December 7, 2011
 Fresh ideas for sharing Lottie Moon Christmas Offering goals
Southern Baptists currently send and support over 4,800 international missionaries. Why not challenge your church to give a quarter - 25¢ - for every missionary: 25¢ X 4800 missionaries = $1,220 goal. If that's not a sacrificial goal for your church, aim for $1 per missionary ($4,800) or $10 per missionary ($48,000 goal), or more. Set a huge, God-sized goal! Get more LMCO ideas at IBSA.org. |
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 Bible studies available from the IBSA Lending Library
Did you know IBSA has a lending library? Choose from Bible studies by Henry Blackaby, Charles Colson, Ken Hemphill, Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer and many more. Visit IBSA.org to browse a catalogue of available studies. |
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 SBC Call to Prayer coming in January
In January, Southern Baptists are again being called to a time of prayer and spiritual awakening. The Southern Baptist Convention Call to Prayer is an opportunity to focus on praying missionally. Find out how your church can participate at IBSA.org. |
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 Americans' view of Southern Baptists studied
The majority of Americans have a favorable impression of Southern Baptists, according to a recent LifeWay Research study. However, 40 percent of respondents have an unfavorable view of the denomination; more than a third strongly assume an SBC church is not for them; and the negativity is higher among the unchurched. Find out more at BPNews.net.
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