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Illinois Baptist State Association

Illinois (statewide)
State SBC convention office — not a local church
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Various (Convention)
Founded Unknown
Denomination Southern Baptist (SBC)
Service Times Sunday mornings (check website)
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website www.ibsa.org
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
N/A — not a local church; affiliated SBC
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
N/A — not a local church
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
N/A — not a local church
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
N/A — not a local church
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
N/A — not a local church
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Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
N/A — not a local church; this is a state convention office
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
N/A — not a local church
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Supports SBC church planting, disaster relief, evangelism, missions, pastoral care across Illinois
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
N/A — not a local church
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Illinois state convention of the SBC; headquartered in Springfield IL
Strong
Assessment
Illinois Baptist State Association — coming alongside pastors and churches to help them thrive in health, growth, and mission.
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Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes

Entry should be REMOVED from church directory — this is a denominational administrative body, not a congregation.

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  1. [1] Live source ibsa.org

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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