By Dale Davenport
You know it’s not a great prognosis when your doctor schedules an oncology appointment for the very next day. Read more

Gary Frost, NAMB vice president for the Midwest Region, spokw to trustees about the importance of prayer as a foundation to NAMB's efforts. "People are in darkness and while we need all these strategies, I believe the thing lacking is the power of prayer," said Frost, emphasizing NAMB's TenTwo prayer initiative. "You can't penetrate darkness with good ideas." NAMB's board of trustees met May 14-15 in Alpharetta, Ga. Read more

Recently it was IBSA’s privilege to host Dr. Fred Luter and his wife Elizabeth at the IBSA building in Springfield. Dr. Luter is president of the Southern Baptist Convention and the first African American to hold that office. Almost 200 Illinois Baptist pastors and leaders from all over the state welcomed the Luters during a reception that included a buffet lunch, a 45-minute question and answer time, and a photo session for those wishing to have their picture taken with Dr. Luter.  Read more