Things to Know (October)
The monthly newsletter for Chicagoland Baptists
In 18 days we will have a new President-Elect. But our Lord will still be on his throne. And our mission across Chicagoland of preaching the gospel, planting churches, and providing discipleship in our churches will still be the same. May we keep our perspective and help our people to stay focused on Christ’s everlasting kingdom during these times, so we don’t get tossed to and fro by the waves.
In a word, what we need is maturity (see Ephesians 4:13-16). And that is the theme for this year’s ACEC. Come on out tonight for a Minister’s Round Table followed by a panel discussion with Drs. Kevin Cosby and Mark Croston! Tomorrow morning there are 15 different breakout sessions designed to equip the saints.
Here is an event to know about – Thrive ‘24
This year the IBSA Annual Meeting is coming to us!! It will be at Ashburn Baptist Church in Orland Park 11/12-13. And it’s going to be different. It’s more compact with more preaching and breakouts led by nationally known speakers like Brian Croft, Mark Croston, Jeff Iorg, Rob Peters, and others (plus some locals). Let’s take advantage of this being so close. You can find out more information and register here. You can also watch short promo videos called “The Road to Ashburn” here.
This year the Chicagoland Baptists Annual Meeting will be a banquet during the dinner break on Tuesday evening (11/12) at the IBSA Annual Meeting. We will have Famous Dave’s BBQ, tell stories of what God has been doing among us this year, talk about what’s ahead, and conduct the necessary business. Bring people from your church to hear about and celebrate the work of God among Chicagoland Baptists. Just let us know you’re coming here so we have enough food.
And then on Thursday (11/14) IBSA is asking people from downstate to stick around and join us on a mini Serve Tour. There are several ministry projects and prayer tours available. Pray this would be a great day of opening doors for the gospel in our city! And consider participating in person and/or by bringing items to donate for the Boxes of Blessing collection. More info on all that here.
It will be a great week for Chicagoland. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Here are some more 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 11/6 our topic will be “Singleness and Ministry” with Lewie Clark.
Upcoming Pastors’ Lunches for fellowship:
ACEC is today and tomorrow at Hillcrest: a Minister’s Round Table on Friday over dinner, a panel discussion with seasoned ministry leaders Drs. Kevin Cosby and Mark Croston on Friday night, and 15 breakout sessions designed for members of your church on Saturday morning. More info and registration here.
The next two Women’s Hangouts are on 10/24 at 6:30 PM at The Rockwell (RSVP here) and 11/21 at noon at Starting Point (RSVP here). If you or your wife is looking to connect with other women in ministry, this is the place!
The IBSA Annual Meeting is in Chicagoland next month (11/12-13)! It’s a shorter format with more breakouts and less business. Check out all the offerings and register here.
The Chicagoland Baptists Annual Meeting is over dinner during the IBSA Annual Meeting on 11/12 from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. Please register here. If you haven’t officially joined us, apply here. And if you haven’t given anything yet this year, please do so here.
After the Annual Meeting we’re having a Mini-Serve Tour with 4 different projects and 5 prayer tours across Chicagoland. Check it out here and please consider participating.
Send Network together with Kainos is hosting a conference on Planting Multi-Ethnic Churches at Chicago West Bible Church 12/2-3. More information and registration can be found here.
Here is something else to know about –
Through a ministry called Love Life, the Lord has saved 50 babies from abortion in Chicago since it started here last year. If you want to get your church involved in discipling moms and dads who are considering abortion, contact juan@lovelife.org.
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.
Here are our state and national partners for resourcing the church and reaching the lost:
Dr. Bryan R. Price
Illinois Baptist State Association
Zone 1 Church Consultant
bryanprice@ibsa.org
630.908.0853
Jorge Melendez
Illinois Baptist State Association
Hispanic Church Consultant
jmelendez14@comcast.net
630.710.3106
Dr. Scott Nichols
North American Mission Board – Send City Missionary
snichols@namb.net
630.668.5900
Jorge Rodríguez
North American Mission Board – Send Español
Midwest Champion
jrodriguez@namb.net
312.934.4040
Qusai Mahmud
North American Mission Board – Send Relief
Chicago Ministry Center Director
qmahmud@sendrelief.org
312.296.4615
