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September 21, 2011
 IL Baptist appointed to SBC name change study committee
Southern Baptist Convention President Bryant Wright has announced the appointment of a presidential task force to study the prospect of changing the 166-year-old convention's name. Illinois Baptist Michael Allen, senior pastor of Uptown Baptist Church in Chicago, is among those appointed to serve on the committee. Read more at IBSA.org. |
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 6 tips for workplace evangelism
Though most of us won't know the joy of leading hundreds to Christ in packed arenas, we do have the privilege of being a light in our places of employment. Whether we realize it, we're on a mission field. Learn how you can influence your co-workers for Christ at LifeWay.com. |
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 Churches of Strength Conference coming to Chicagoland Saturday
IBSA is hosting a Churches of Strength: Engage Conference this Saturday, September 24 at Broadview Missionary Baptist Church. If your church needs training in Sunday School, music, missions, lay renewal, children's ministry and more - this conference is for you. Only three more opportunities remain to attend a Churches of Strength Conference this year! Find out more at IBSA.org. |
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 10 keys to a successful revival
In a 2010 survey by LifeWay Research, revival meetings were among the five most often used evangelistic events in Southern Baptist churches. Get ten practical key ideas from Baptist Press that can help your church benefit from a revival meeting. |
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 Illinois Mission Offering Season of Prayer Sept. 18-25
This week is the Season of Prayer for the Illinois Mission Offering (IMO) which supports nearly 100 missionaries across the state. This year's state-wide IMO goal is $430,000. Promotional materials including a planning guide, posters, prayer guide, videos, listening guides, adult study and children's sermons are available at IBSA.org or by calling (217) 391-3116. |
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Read the September 26 Illinois Baptist online Friday morning, September 23
 The September 26 issue of the Illinois Baptist will feature information about the IBSA Pastors' Conference in November, find out 10 ways to appreciate your pastor, learn how discipleship fuels FBC Columbia's passion for CP missions and more. Available Friday morning at IBSA.org.
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IBSA eConnection is a weekly electronic newsletter designed to provide Illinois Baptists with relevant, useful information and resources. We pray it enriches your ministry and helps your church to grow and minister. |
