IBSA eConnection
December 21, 2011
 
Merry Christmas from the Missionaries and Staff at the Illinois Baptist State Association
Merry Christmas from IBSA
May you, your family and your church family experience a truly joy-filled Christmas this year. We thank God for your partnership, as we seek to strengthen and start churches for the sake of those who need to know Jesus, here in our Illinois mission field. About the photo

 

"You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born a human being." Philippians 2:5-7a (NLT)

All State Choir and Orchestra auditions

All State Choir and OrchestraForget about American Idol and the X Factor, auditions for the 2012 IBSA All State Youth Choir and Orchestra are being held Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. in three locations: Calvary Baptist Church, Elgin; Tabernacle Baptist Church, Decatur; and Logan Street Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon. Choir members will tour the Appalachians sharing their vocal and musical talents while participating in mission projects. Learn more about the All State Choir and Orchestra at IBSA.org.

The 7 'secrets' of a healthy church

7 secrets of a healthy churchLifeWay Christian Resources President Thom Rainer recently studied 2,000 healthy churches and found they had seven key things in common. Find out what their seven "secrets" are and how your church can learn from them at ChurchLeaders.com.

'Everyone comes at Christmas!' What about the the rest of the year?

Ministering throughout the yearMark Miller's Sunday School class went Christmas caroling at a local assisted living home. Before leaving, he asked the center's director, "Is there anything else that we can do?" Her response was, "Everyone comes at Christmas." Learn how his class began ministering to the center's residents throughout the year at SundaySchoolLeader.com.

 

Barna Group's top 6 trends in 2011

Top trendsThe Barna Group has compiled a list of the top six trends it explored in 2011. They range from the changing role of Christianity in society to the role of digital technology in the life of the family. Find out how these trends affect you and your church at Barna.org.

 

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.

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