February 1, 2012
'Amazing Wonders Aviation' VBS Preview Clinics coming to a church near you!
Come 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.
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Sochi, Russia mission trip opportunity in May
IBSA 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.
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REACH: A missional strategy for the 21st century
Did 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
What 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.
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6 questions newcomers to your church are asking
Of 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
An 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. |
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