Things to Know (April)

It is Finished!

Apr 18, 2025

“We preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God” (1Cor. 1:23-24). May our churches lift high the Cross today and every day. And may the Lord draw many to himself through our proclamation of this counterintuitive message.

If you don’t have a Good Friday Service, considering joining with a few other Chicagoland Baptist churches for a service at Pilgrim Rest (1901 W. Washington; right by the United Center) tonight at 7:00 PM.

Here is somewhere to know about – the Far South Side

This year we’ve been encouraging every Chicagoland Baptist church to pray for a couple other Chicagoland Baptist churches each Sunday. You can see the schedule and prayer requests here. Recently, we’ve been praying for churches around the Far South Side of the city. Historically, this area was anchored by the steel industry, which lost tens of thousands of jobs in the 1970s and 80s, resulting in disinvestment and other ensuing social issues. However, the neighborhood is resilient and ripe for gospel work. Keep praying for our churches down there like The Connection with Ron Gray. And if you’re looking for a fun, local excursion, check out Steelworkers Park where you can go hiking or rock climbing on the ruins of an old U.S. Steel mill.

The Connection Community Church (9100 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60617)

Here are some events to know about –

Weekly Prayer Calls every Wednesday from 9:00 to 9:30 AM. Just click here to join anytime.
Monthly Discussions on the first Wednesday of the month from 9:00 to 10:00 AM.
On 5/7 our topic will be – “The Baptist Faith & Message Article II – God”
Upcoming Pastors’ Lunches for fellowship:
- WEST (4/24) – Noon at Springbrook Community Church | RSVP HERE
- SOUTH (5/29) – Noon at Divine Word Ministries | RSVP HERE
- CENTRAL (6/26) – Noon at Mt. Carmel Children of God | RSVP HERE
- CANCELED FOR JULY
- NORTH (8/28) – Noon at TBD | RSVP HERE
The next Women’s Hangout is 4/22 at Household of Faith over lunch. RSVP here.
The Priority simulcast will be hosted at Uptown Baptist Church on 4/26 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Check out the lineup here. Email mindycobb@chicagolandbaptists.org if ladies from your church would like to join.
Send Network is putting on a Sending Lab at Broadview Baptist Church on 5/7. Learn more about it here.
Send Espanol is putting on a Discipleship Workshop at Ashburn Baptist Church - Orland Park on 5/31 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Email jrodriguez@namb.net for more info.
There’s a VBS Clinic at Hillcrest Baptist Church on 5/31 from 8:30 AM to noon. More info here.
The SBC is in Dallas 6/8-11. Find out all about it here.
We’re hosting the Minister’s Wives & Widows Luncheon at the Garfield Park Conservatory on 9/27. Brenda Croston is the speaker. Mark your calendars.
ACEC is 10/17-18. Jeff Iorg is the keynote speaker this year.
Send Network is having a One Day Gathering on 10/29 at Cityline Bible Church in Niles. Check it out here.
The Chicagoland Baptists Annual Meeting is on 11/15 from 10:00 AM to noon at the Torrey-Gray Auditorium on the campus of Moody Bible Institute. We want you to bring a bunch of people from your church and make it a city-wide celebration.

Here is something else to know about –

Looking to develop your own preaching skills or have someone you’re trying to help grow in homiletics? Hillcrest is hosting Proclaimer’s Place, a four-day intensive course 6/30 – 7/3. More info here.

Also, Simeon Trust is headquartered in Chicago and offers outstanding workshops and even a year-long program called The Chicago Course on Preaching. This is a great, local option for preparing preachers!

For the Sake of the Name,

Nathan Carter

Chicagoland Baptists

Executive Director/AMS

1356 N. Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL 60622

nathancarter@chicagolandbaptists.org

312.493.3726

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The mission of Chicagoland Baptists is to facilitate relationships among the Baptist churches of this Great City so that they can more effectively fulfill the Great Commission.