Things to Know (September)

It’s been about a year since the revitalization of this local association began.  We hope you’ve noticed a difference and found it useful.  We’re all about facilitating relationships.  We do this by telling stories, communicating information, and organizing events to get people together and see what happens for the gospel in our city when we don’t stay isolated.  If you find value in being part of this and your church hasn’t given a donation for a while, it would be greatly appreciated.  You can do that here.  If you have never formally affiliated, we’d love for you to officially become a part of us.  You can start that process here.  And if you have any ideas of ways that the association can serve you and your church, please let us know!

Here is someone to know about – Dr. Bryan Price.

In 2003, Bryan planted Love Fellowship Baptist Church in Romeoville where he currently serves as senior pastor.  Bryan also serves as the Zone 1 Church Consultant for IBSA and teaches on occasion as an adjunct professor at Dallas Baptist University.  He earned his B.A. in Business Management from Benedictine University, his M.A. in Biblical Studies from Wheaton College Graduate School, and a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies from Dallas Baptist University.  Bryan is passionate about preaching God’s Word, shepherding God’s people, and pouring into pastors.  His burden is the heath and strength of the local church and its leaders.  Two verses that continue to stir his call are Colossians 1:28-29 and 1 Thessalonians 2:8:

“He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.”

“We cared so much for you that we were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.”

Bryan has been married to his wife Traci for 31 years.  They have four adult children, Bryan Jr., Trecia, Brenton, and Treyanna.

If there’s anything he can do to help you and your church in the areas of health, growth, or mission, he’d love to hear from you!  bryanprice@ibsa.org

You can see all past ‘Someones to Know’ here.

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.

  We won’t be doing one in October due to the Multiply Hub that day, but you absolutely won’t want to miss 11/1!!!  We will be having Raymond Flanks share his story and talk about remembering those in prison.

• Upcoming Pastors’ Lunches for fellowship:

  • NORTH (9/28) – Noon at Chicago Japanese Mission Church | RSVP HERE

  • WEST (10/26) – Noon at Gospelife Carol Stream | RSVP HERE

  • SOUTH (11/30) – Noon at The Connection Community Church | RSVP HERE

  • CITY (1/25) – Noon at MacArthur’s Restaurant | RSVP HERE

• Come see The Rockwell at our Open House next Thursday (9/21) from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  There will be Chick-Fil-A for breakfast and lunch!  Let us know you’re coming here so we have the right amount of food.

• Send Relief is putting on a Trauma Training geared for those working with migrants.  An expert in the field – Dr. Kevin Rowell – will be facilitating.  It’s next Friday (9/22) from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM at Starting Point Community Church.  Lunch is provided.  Register here.

• On 10/4 we will be hosting the Multiply Illinois Church Planting Hub at The Rockwell from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

• NAMB is putting on a Refresh Retreat at the Marriott Marquis Chicago (11/1-3).  More info here.

• The IBSA Pastors’ Conference and Annual Meeting is down in Marion this year (11/7-9).  Register here.

• The All Church Equipping Conference (ACEC) is 10/20-21 at Hillcrest.  Pastor Emeritus James Meeks of Salem Baptist Church will be preaching Friday night.  Saturday morning will be filled with breakout sessions for your ministry leaders.

• The Annual Meeting for Chicagoland Baptists is 11/18 at Brainard Avenue.  Register here.

Here is something else to know about –

Have your Women’s Ministry leaders checked out LifeWay Women?  There are all kinds of resources available from study materials, podcasts, events, classes, trainings, videos...

And also, put 3/2/24 on your calendar for the Chicagoland Baptists Annual Women’s Conference.  It will be hosted at Faith Tabernacle Baptist Church this time.

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

You can apply to officially affiliate with Chicagoland Baptists here.

You can donate to Chicagoland Baptists here.

You can see past editions of ‘Things to Know’ here.

You can sign up for our weekly ‘A Quick Word’ here.

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 and live out the Great Commandment.

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

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

Jason Stuckey

North American Mission Board – Send Relief

Chicago Ministry Center Coordinator

jstuckey@sendrelief.org

252.813.2509