December 28, 2011
Happy New Year from the Missionaries and Staff at the Illinois Baptist State Association
May you, your family and your church family have a blessed and happy new year. IBSA exists for your church, and for the sake of helping you fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus both here in Illinois and around the world. We look forward to another year of partnering with you to further advance His Kingdom. |
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Embrace Equipping Conference coming in Feb.
 There are 3,800 unengaged, unreached people groups that no one is telling about Jesus. How can your church embrace an unengaged people group? Find out how on Feb. 11 at the Embrace Equipping Conference at the IBSA Building in Springfield. Learn more at IBSA.org.
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 Church Health Ministries from IBSA
Church Health Ministries offers assistance for the further development of the church as a healthy organization and the staff as healthy Christian servants and individuals. This ministry includes church consultations and pastoral care. Find out more at IBSA.org.
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31 questions to ask prayerfully as you 'consider  your ways' in 2012
The beginning of a new year is an ideal time to stop, look up and get your bearings. LifeWay.com provides 31 questions to ask prayerfully in the presence of God as you begin 2012. |
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 End-of-year tax tips for 2011
It's that time of year - time for holiday celebrations and year-end tax planning. GuideStone.org provides 8 tax-saving for actions for pastors and lay people to take before the new year begins.
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