IBSA eConnection
January 18, 2012
 
Choose2: Commit to pray for two twice a dayChoose2 

What could God do with 150,000 Illinois Baptists who loved their unbelieving neighbors enough to choose to pray for them? What could God do with thousands of passionate Illinois Baptist school children praying for their classmates and teachers? This is the heart of Choose2. It's every Southern Baptist in Illinois choosing to pray by name for two lost friends, neighbors, or coworkers twice a day and seeking to build a relationship with them for the sake of the Gospel. Learn more at IBSA.org.

Tim TebowIBSA Facebook poll: What do you think about 'Tebowing?'

Although the Denver Broncos playoff run ended last weekend, the nationwide conversation surrounding quarterback Tim Tebow will likely continue. The Illinois Baptist wants to know what you think about the issues raised by Tebow's public expressions of his faith. Read one viewpoint at http://tinyurl.com/tebowIB then answer the poll question at Facebook.com/IllinoisBaptist. Feel free to leave us a comment further explaining your opinion, too.

Children's Ministry Day coming to 3 locations

Children's Ministry DayChildren's Ministry Day is an amazing missions experience that will be held in three locations this year - Journey Church of Kankakee County in Bourbannais, Living Faith Baptist Church in Sherman (just north of Springfield), and Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon. Projects are designed for children in grades 1-6. Participants will have the opportunity of choosing a hands-on ministry project which will allow community missions to come alive to each child. Find out how to participate at IBSA.org.

 

Evangelism5 ways to set evangelism goals in your life

They busyness of everyday life and sometimes ministry can push evangelism to the back burner in many believers' lives. Get five tips for setting personal goals about evangelism at ChurchLeaders.com.

Happy FamilyNew Year's Resolutions for church leaders 

Healthy churches are built around healthy leaders. It begins with you. If you're not healthy, your influence will be marginal at best. Are you ready for a fresh a start? Learn how to become a healthier leader at TonyMorganLive.com.

Kick offKick off new Bible study groups Super Bowl Sunday

In early February the world will pause for a few hours on a Sunday afternoon to watch two NFL teams battle for the right to be called Super Bowl champions. It's amazing how much attention is focused on this epic gridiron battle each year! What if you could lead your church to turn Super Bowl Sunday into "Super Goal" Sunday? Learn at LifeWay.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.

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IBSA Events
January

25 CS: Super Saturday Seminars - Chatham

 

28 CS: Super Saturday Seminars - Woodland, Peoria

 

March

3 VBS Clinic - Third, Marion

 

6 REACH Training - Anna Heights 

 

9-10 Ministers' Wives Conference

 

10 CS: Super Saturday - Romainian, Des Plaines

 

10 Children's Ministry Day

 

13 Evangelistic Leaders Workshop

 

15 Creative Preaching Conference

 

17 Technical Worship Ministries Workshop

 

17 VBS Clinic - Pleasant Hill, Mt. Vernon

 

23-24 RA Congress South

 

24 CS: Super Saturday Seminar - Calvary, Monticello

 

27 REACH Training - Dayton Avenue, Peoria

 

31 VBS Clinic - Tabernacle, Decatur

  

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