January 2020
Happy New Year, Chicagoland Baptists!
We are sending out a short email every month to try to build better Baptist cooperation in Chicagoland.
This month we wanted to highlight the fact that several of our churches have open pulpits right now and ask for prayer that God would call the right person to those posts. Some notable examples are Armitage Baptist, Brainard Avenue, Broadview, Uptown. If you know of other churches searching for a Senior Pastor, please let us know.
Here’s someone to know about – Pastor Gary Houdek. For the last 19 years he has been leading Golf Road Baptist up in Des Plaines. Planted in 1954, Golf Road has been a stalwart Southern Baptist church in the northwest suburbs. Today, the church has a steady Sunday attendance around 125, with 15 different native countries represented! Get to know Gary at houdekgary@yahoo.com.
Here are some events to know about –
· The CMBA “I-55” Prayer Bus Tour is happening on Saturday, February 1st. More info and registration here.
· I-Connect events are a great way for those new to Baptist life to get oriented and connected. There’s one coming up in Springfield on February 6th. Register here.
· There's a Technology Conference at the IBSA Building in Springfield on February 22nd. Look here for more info.
· Mark your calendars for a Chicago Camp for kids 4th-8th grades next July 10th-12th. More details to come…
· If you know of something happening that others should know about, let us know and we’ll help spread the word!
Here’s something else to know about – We have a camp that your church can use for a great discounted rate. Streator Baptist Camp is not far away at all (close to Starved Rock State Park). And they offer a free overnight getaway for SBC pastors! The 2020 calendar is booking up fast, so check it out. Just another of the many benefits of being part of this bigger Baptist family.
Finally, our condolences go out to the family of a long-time servant of Chicago churches – Bob Gay – who finished his race on January 14th. His funeral information can be found here.
At Your Service,
Bryan R. Price
Zone 1 Church Consultant
Church Resources Team
Illinois Baptist State Association – Chicago
630-908-0853 (Cell)
Nathan Carter
Zone 1 Church Consultant
Church Resources Team
Illinois Baptist State Association – Chicago
312-493-3726 (Cell)