The BIG Baptist family album

Illinois church planters

David Park and his wife, Catarina, are planting a new church, Gracepoint Chicago, and raising a young daughter. Pastor Park is eager to reach college age students for Christ.

Pray the news: Unborn and newborn

While the U.S. Supreme Court considers tighter abortion regulations in other states, Illinois continues to deregulate restrictions. Pray that God will move to prevent the expansion of abortion here, especially as women come from other states to terminate their pregnancies.

Cooperative Program offerings at work

Under new executive director Jeffrey Williams, Christian Activity Center in East St. Louis is expanding its ministry to children in the impoverished community with tutoring and activities to encourage educational development. IBSA is a partner with CAC.

Giving by IBSA churches as of 12/22/21 $5,481,040

Budget Goal: $5,961,550

Received to date in 2020: $5,153,831

2021Goal: $6.2 Million

NATE ADAMS