IBSA eConnection: Mission trip ideas, 1% Challenge, giving thanks and more

November 9, 2011

Order IBSA Pastors' Conference and Annual Meeting CDs and DVDs

IBSA Pastors' Conference and Annual Meeting messages on CD and DVD are now available. A complete set of CDs or DVDs of the IBSA Pastors' Conference is $25 or $10 per speaker. A set of the Annual Meeting CDs or DVDs is $10. To order, contact Carole Doom at (217) 391-3113 or e-mail CaroleDoom@IBSA.org.

Now is the time to start planning your church mission trips for 2012

The IBSA Missions Team has several mission trip ideas for your community, state, nation and world for 2012. Nearly 20 international mission trips are also planned. Visit IBSA.org for more information about ministering to your Acts 1:8 mission field in 2012.

The CP 1% Challenge

SBC Executive Committee President
Frank Page has challenged churches to raise their Cooperative Program support by 1% during the next year. If SBC churches would increase their CP giving by 1%, an additional $100 million would be available for accomplishing the Great Commission. Learn more about the 1% Challenge at IBSA.org.

6 ways to keep the 'thanks' in Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is in trouble, and it seems the only people trying to save it from extinction are the turkey growers and the supermarkets. It was not always this way. You may remember grandma and grandpa's table laden with great food. Gathered around such a feast, everyone bowed his head and gave thanks to God. Read more at LifeWay.com.

How to become a friendlier church

Do guests attending your church receive a warm welcome? Learn six simple steps for using an outside observer to improve the friendliness of your church family at ChurchLeaders.com.

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.