What does the bible have to say or to offer as hope to those with addictive thoughts, behaviors, or to substances? Join us on Thursday evenings 6pm-8pm virtually via Zoom for a 5-week module on Mark Shaw’s book Heart of Addiction. Read a portion of the book prior to each week’s class session. Open to anyone interested from the BCM Church Partner Network. No cost for class but must purchase own book. Click on book for link to purchase. Sign up here.

Join fellow believers across Central Illinois for the 2026 ACBC Annual Conference GroupWatch, hosted locally at New Castle Bible Church (Mackinaw) or Lexington Community Church (Lexington) in partnership with BCM. Whether you’re a pastor, elder, biblical counselor, small group leader, or simply someone who wants to care well for others, this is a practical, affordable way to grow together in biblical wisdom without leaving Central Illinois. Don’t miss this chance to be better equipped for your own growth and the biblical care for others — register today and plan to join us at one of our two local host sites! Sign up here. Please note registration deadline to receive an ACBC Conference Box is September 9th!

Adversity is hard to endure and can even be harder to understand. How could God permit cancer in a loved one or the death of a child? In these days of uncertainty you will explore the scope of God’s power over nations, nature, and detailed lives of individuals. Join us on Thursday evenings 6pm-8pm in person at Pekin Bible Church or virtually via Zoom for a 6-week module on Jerry Bridges’ book Trusting God. Read a portion of the book prior to each week’s class session. Open to anyone interested from BCM Church Partner Network. Email [email protected] for more info or to sign up. No cost for class but must purchase own book. Click on book for link to purchase.