Illinois Baptist Women

09/04/2026

🍂 Save the date! Women in the North Central and Sinnissippi Associations are gathering at Streator Baptist Camp October 9–10 for the Women of Faith Fall Retreat.

If you’re in the area, mark your calendar, invite a friend, and make plans to be part of it!

👉 Find details and stay up to date in the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1231601238772098/

08/27/2026

When the Next Hard Thing Comes: God’s Truth About Trials

Podcast Lead: Amy Donathan — counselor, Founder of Hope & Healing What if we stopped asking, "When will life finally get easier?" and started preparing ourselves for the reality that hard things will come—and trusting that God will meet us in them? In this episode of the Priority Podcast, the team talks honestly about what it means to trust God when the next hard thing comes....

Podcast Lead: Amy Donathan — counselor, Founder of Hope & Healing What if we stopped asking, “When will life finally get easier?” and started preparing ourselves for the reality tha…

08/21/2026

At the Table…with IL Baptist Women

Discipleship is a wonderful journey that happens, in the words of Richard Blackaby, “… as we intentionally seek to align ourselves with God and His purposes.” It’s a journey that requires spurring and guiding one another along the discipleship path. If your heart longs to see your church more effectively reach, teach, and care for others through discipleship, come join the online discussion on Tuesday August 25th from 6:30-8:00 pm via Teams....

Discipleship is a wonderful journey that happens, in the words of Richard Blackaby, “… as we intentionally seek to align ourselves with God and His purposes.” It’s a journey that requires spurring …

08/13/2026

Chasing Enough

King David, after 3000 years, is still considered Israel’s greatest and most popular king. No other king comes close—what we call “a tough act to follow.” King Solomon, David’s son, became famous for having unparalleled wisdom and wealth. 2 Chronicles 1:7-10 (CSB): “That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, ‘Ask. What should I give you?’ And Solomon said to God, ‘You have shown great and faithful love to my father David, and you have made me king in his place....

King David, after 3000 years, is still considered Israel’s greatest and most popular king. No other king comes close—what we call “a tough act to follow.” King Solomon, David’s son, became famous f…

08/07/2026

At the Table…with Illinois Baptist Women

Hi Ladies, by this point in the summer you may be feeling the need for a little recharge and recalibration before the next season drops. We have a couple of great resources meant to bring encouragement and coaching to your spiritual journey. The most recent blog, “Hope for the Estranged Family” will uplift those who struggle with the heartbreak of broken family situations....

Hi Ladies, by this point in the summer you may be feeling the need for a little recharge and recalibration before the next season drops. We have a couple of great resources meant to bring encourage…

07/29/2026

🌵 Mission Trip Opportunity

Women are invited to join a mission team serving with Send Relief in Laredo, Texas, February 20–26, 2027!

This week-long opportunity will partner with the Send Relief Ministry Center to serve communities along the Texas-Mexico border through practical ministry, community outreach, and sharing the hope of Christ. It’s a meaningful way to use your gifts while growing alongside other women who have a heart for serving others.

Trip Details:
📍 Laredo, Texas
📅 February 20–26, 2027
💲 Cost: $320 per person
⏰ Registration deadline: November 15, 2026

If God has been stirring your heart toward missions, we’d love for you to prayerfully consider joining this team.

📩 For more information or to sign up, contact Jill McNicol at [email protected]

07/24/2026

At the Table…with IL Baptist Women

“Discipleship” is a very familiar word for most Christians, yet one of the most difficult to define, accurately evaluate, and passionately sustain for a lifetime. When discipleship is viewed as a program, it’s often limited to what happens during a set time, following a set method, and centered around set goals. Jesus modeled a broader approach as He called His disciples to “come and see”, “follow Me”, and “go and tell” while living life day-in and day-out with them....

“Discipleship” is a very familiar word for most Christians, yet one of the most difficult to define, accurately evaluate, and passionately sustain for a lifetime. When discipleship is viewed as a p…

07/23/2026

Free from Comparison: Embracing Your God-Given Story

Podcast Lead: Leslie Davis — counselor, co-founder of The Vision-Driven Marriage Episode Description Comparison is one of the enemy's quietest traps. It often begins with innocent observation but quickly grows into feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, and discouragement. In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Carmen, Leslie, Amy, and Carla unpack why comparison is so destructive, how it steals our gratitude and creativity, and why God never intended us to measure our story against someone else's highlight reel....

Podcast Lead: Leslie Davis — counselor, co-founder of The Vision-Driven Marriage Episode Description Comparison is one of the enemy’s quietest traps. It often begins with innocent observation…

07/10/2026

At the Table…with IL Baptist Women

Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you really are my disciples.” John 8:31 Hello ladies, we are about to launch our new discipleship labs with representation from churches around the state. These small group labs are designed as practical opportunities to assess where your church ministry group is at; set intentional goals for growth; and relaunch strategic disciple-making efforts....

Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you really are my disciples.” John 8:31 Hello ladies, we are about to launch our new discipleship labs with representation from churches around the state. T…