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February 16, 2012
 Want more visitors? It has to get personal
People still respond to the things of God, when the things of God are viewed by us as important enough to talk about. Followers of Christ cannot simply believe that it is important to share Christ - we must actually share Christ. Ed Stetzer shares the best methods for outreach at OutreachMagazine.com. |
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 Super Saturday Seminars are coming!
The first of 13 Church Strengthening Super Saturday Seminars begins one week from Saturday on Feb. 25 at Chatham Baptist Church in Chatham. It's quickly followed by a second seminar Feb. 28 at Woodland Baptist Church in Peoria. Super Saturday Seminars offer practical, cutting-edge, useful training designed to equip and strengthen your church's ministries. Visit IBSA.org for more information and to find a seminar near you. |
 The Church Renewal Journey experienceLay Renewal Weekends offer churches a way to seek to grow in Christ and reach others for Him. The weekends provide an opportunity for churches to re-awaken to their purpose and passion, and are the first step in the five-part Church Renewal Journey. Learn how your church can participate at IBSA.org. |
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 7 ways to connect with single-parent families
Your church can help ease the strain on single parents and provide significant outreach opportunities. Learn seven ways to connect with single-parent families at OutreachMagazine.com. |
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 Free tax guide for church ministry staff
IBSA's Church Health Ministries has several copies of GuideStone's "2012 Tax Return Preparation and Federal Reporting Guide" available to give away. This free guide is designed for pastors and other church ministry staff. To get your copy, e-mail DebbieMuller@IBSA.org while supplies last. |
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 7 reasons why churches fail special needs kids
One of the things the children's ministry community is lacking is a clear focus on special needs ministry. Find out how to begin a special needs ministry in your church at ChurchLeaders.com. |
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