Illinois Baptist
Three words that changed my ministry Table Talk with Mike Keppler P. 13
New growth HURRICANE READY
DR teams on alert Illinois’ shower unit, relief workers prepared to go P. 5
NATE ADAMS
Big birthdays
MISSION
Something worth celebrating! P. 2
COMMUNITY
The Lord’s table Harrisburg churches feed neighbors P. 9
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK
News journal of the Illinois Baptist State Association
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 Vol. 112 No. 12
Nonprofit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Peoria, Illinois Permit No. 325
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Pastors’ salaries aren’t keeping up
IB
Mixed reviews in DC J.D. Greear’s visit cheered, jeered
Offering supports church renewal ministry P. 7
Online all the time IllinoisBaptist.org
IBSA Annual Meeting
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LIFEway
Rainer will step down Four SBC entities now in search of new leadership
November 7-8
First Baptist Church, Maryville
Nashville, Tenn. | LifeWay Christian Resources President and CEO Thom S. Rainer announced Aug. 27 his plans to retire in the coming year. To provide adequate time for the search process for the next president and CEO and for a smooth transition, Rainer said he will serve until a new president is named or through the end of August 2019, whichever comes first. RAINER “The past 13 years have been some of the most blessed years of my life,” Rainer told LifeWay trustees at their P. 3