Illinois Conference of Churches

The Church of the Brethren is a Historic Peace Church rooted in the Anabaptist and Pietist faith traditions, celebrating a rich legacy with approximately 800 congregations across the United States and sister churches in various countries. Committed to living and sharing the transformative peace of Jesus Christ, the Church emphasizes relationship-based neighborhood engagement and a culture that fosters innovative and adaptable discipleship. With a variety of ministries including Brethren Disaster Ministries, Brethren Volunteer Service, and the Global Food Initiative, the Church actively serves communities and advocates for social justice. Their efforts are embodied in initiatives that promote peace, stewardship, and support for marginalized communities, emphasizing a holistic approach to faith and service. Generated from the website

Peoples Church is not your average Apostolic church. In 2002, Prophet Michael had a vision from God, and saw the future storefront location of Peoples Church with an interracial congregation worshiping God in the Holy Ghost. In fullfillment of this prophecy, Peoples Church was founded in 2005 as a mission to the impoverished east side of Springfield, Illinois. The worship is lively Pentecostal style, in an informal setting. There is strong emphasis on faith healing, and the gifts of the Spirit, including speaking in tongues. Unlike other Apostolic churches, the main worship service is held on the biblical fourth commandment, seventh day, ( Saturday ) sabbath, rather than the traditional Catholic/Protestant Sunday holiday. Peoples Church is a peace church, holding to the belief that issues of life and death should be left only in the hand of God. This results in our opposition to abortion, capitol punishments, and all wars. We hold the 1611 King James Bible to be Gods infallible, inerrant word. We are on a mission from God. It is our desire to eventually have the doors open every day for community activities/service, or worship.

Brazil Gospel Fellowship in Springfield is a missionary agency dedicated to spreading the true Gospel of Christ in Brazil. With a focus on training Brazilian missionaries, BGFM is now extending its reach to bless other nations with the message of Christ. Generated from their website's infomation