IBSA eConnection
February 1, 2012
 
'Amazing Wonders Aviation' VBS Preview Clinics coming to a church near you!
Vacation Bible SchoolCome to a VBS Preview Clinic and experience a Bible study and/or a rotational site curriculum overview, participate in a sample worship rally, listen to VBS songs, see and touch VBS decorations, taste VBS snack ideas and leave with inspiration about how you can do VBS in your church. The first of four regional clinics is March 3 at Third Baptist, Marion. Find a preview clinic near you at IBSA.org.

Sochi, Russia mission trip opportunity in May

SochiIBSA is working with Rachel Combs, an IMB missionary, to plan a women's mission trip to Sochi, Russia, this May 7-16. Sochhi will be the site of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. Find out more about this trip and women's mission trips to Guatemala, France and other locations at IBSA.org.

 

REACH: A missional strategy for the 21st century

ReachDid you know only 10 percent of people in American churches have ever shared their faith? REACH is unlike any other evangelism strategy you have seen! It will not simply retrain the 10 percent of your church willing to share their faith ... it will mobilize and motivate the 90 percent who have never shared their faith before.  Three regional REACH training conferences will be held this year starting with one March 6 at Anna Heights Baptist Church. Find out more and get dates for a conference in your area at IBSA.org.

10 ways to adopt public schools in your community

schoolWhat could happen if your church members worked together to invest in administrators, teachers, and students in your community? A Texas pastor shares ten ways his church adopted public schools in its community and specific ideas you can employ to impact a school in your community. Learn more at ChurchLeaders.com.

 

6 questions newcomers to your church are asking

questionsOf all the people who drop out of church, studies indicate that a whopping 82 percent leave in their first year. Like a new baby entering the world, that first year is critical to the survival of the new believer and new member. Learn how you can answer their questions and help them grow as members at OutreachMagazine.com.
 

The top 20 blogs for Christian leaders

blogAn overview of 20 blogs focusing on topics ranging from ministry to leadership to technology that offer helps and thought provoking ideas for Christian leaders. Discover them now at ChurchLeaders.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
February

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 Statewide RA Congress

 

24 CS: Super Saturday Seminar - Calvary, Monticello

 

27 REACH Training - Dayton Avenue, Peoria

 

31 VBS Clinic - Tabernacle, Decatur

  

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