Things to Know (March)

A monthly newsletter for Chicagoland Baptists

Mar 14, 2025

Earlier this month we had our annual Women’s Conference with over 180 in attendance. Speakers talked about what it means to be on the battlefield for the Lord. Last month we had our annual Prayer Bus Tour which started up at Golf Road (Pastor Gary Houdek) early in the morning and then went to Empowerment (Pastor Maurice Gaiter), Iglesia Misionera North Avenue (Pastor Jorge Melendez), and Uptown (Pastor Nick Kim). Some people just joined us on site. Many prayers were offered up for these churches, their communities, and the broader Chicagoland mission field. Let’s see what God has in store!

I’m reminded of the famous Oswald Chambers quote – “Prayer is not a preparation for work; it is work. Prayer is not a preparation for the battle; it is the battle.” I hope your church is praying on Sundays for the other Chicagoland Baptist churches this year. You can see the schedule here.

Here is somewhere to know about – Tinley Park

This Sunday we’ll be praying for First Baptist Church of Tinley Park (Pastor Harold Parsley). Tinley Park is a southwest suburb that is doing well economically, but still has deep spiritual needs. Home to over 55,000 people and few gospel-preaching churches, Tinley Park is perhaps best known for its Credit Union 1 Amphitheater that seats 28,000 people for concerts. Pray that Jesus would be famous in this part of Chicagoland!

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 4/2 our topic will be – “Baptist Faith & Message Article I – The Scriptures”
Upcoming Pastors’ Lunches for fellowship:
- NORTH (3/27) – Noon at Golf Road Baptist Church | RSVP HERE
- 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 TBD | RSVP HERE
Next Women’s Hangout is 3/20 at Chicagoland Community Church. RSVP here.
There’s a Multiply Hub Espanol on 3/29. More details here.
Looking for a discipleship retreat to take your students to? Gravitate (formerly DNow) is happening at Streator Baptist Camp 4/11-12. Check it out here.
We’re hosting a Minister’s Wives & Widows Luncheon at the Garfield Park Conservatory again! Mark your calendar for 9/27.
ACEC is 10/17-18. Jeff Iorg will be the keynote speaker.
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.

Here is something else to know about –

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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.

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