January 11, 2012
GPS: God's Plan for Sharing
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Join the Acts 1:8 Challenge Network
 In the last words of Jesus local churches have been challenged to take the Gospel to four distinct mission fields; their Jerusalem (community), their Judea (state), their Samaria (nation) and the ends of the earth. IBSA is committed to helping churches develop a mission strategy that engages each of these locations. Learn how your church can join the network at IBSA.org.
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Take the 2012 SBC Compensation Survey
 Pastors and church staff, please take a few minutes to help your church and all other churches with the same size membership by taking the confidential 2012 SBC Compensation Survey. GuideStone customizes the data into useable reports and makes them available to church administrators, personnel/finance committees and minister search teams to determine adequate compensation for ministers and staff. Learn more at IBSA.org.
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Super Bowl outreach opportunity for churches
 The NFL Super Bowl (February 5, 2012) is a major event in American culture, and it presents great opportunities for churches to reach out and minister to their communities. This year, the NFL has given its blessing for churches to show the Super Bowl on big screens. The Power to Win is a ministry kit to use in coordination with your church's Super Bowl gathering. Learn more at LifeWay.com.
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30 ways to be missional in the workplace
 Many times, it's difficult to find practical ways to be a blessing in your workplace. Rapid pace, mounting deadlines, or co-worker conflict can often derail even the best of intentions to say and show the love of Jesus at work. Find out how you can be missional in your workplace at ChurchLeader.com.
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10 tips for church Facebook pages
 Small and large churches across our nation are effectively using a Facebook organization page to enhance in-reach and outreach. Should your church have one? Learn how your church can use Facebook to minister to your community 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. |
In 2010, Illinois Baptists trekked door-to-door in their neighborhoods, placing door-hangers, Gospel tracts and invitations to attend church on front doors as part of God's Plan for Sharing (GPS). In 2012, GPS' attractional evangelism will include block parties, wild game dinners, sports clinics and other events. 
