IBSA eConnection

March 14, 2012

 

Tools for equippingWatch 9 new training videos on e-quip

Get the tools your leaders need with nine new training videos recorded at the recent North Central States Rally in Indianapolis. Newly posted on e-quip, the training videos include: Renewing the Local Church, Impacting Communities Through Prayer, Mobilizing Men for Missions, Leadership in Church Growth and more!  Visit IBSA.E-quip.net. to view these and more than 100 other training videos.

Easter lillies on Bible30 Easter ideas for outreach to your community
Easter is the holiday most likely to draw someone far from God to your worship service. Here are 30 ideas for maximizing this opportunity from OutreachMagazine.com.

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Is your church's Easter service geared towards the lost in your community or is it more of a celebration for believers? Can it be both, and how? 
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Rally to RidgecrestRally to Ridgecrest this Memorial Day Weekend

If you are a new rider or have years of experience on two wheels, you don't want to miss this year's Rally To Ridgecrest! Riders from Illinois will leave May 24 and arrive at Ridgecrest Retreat Center in North Carolina May 26. This year's theme is "Faith, Courage and Honor." Speakers include comedian David Ferrell and former U.S. Army Ranger Keni Thomas. Learn more at IBSA.org.

VBS ideasFree VBS ideas e-book from IBSA

Get tips and ideas for how to plan your church's best Vacation Bible School, whether you're a new-comer, 20-year veteran, or returning for the first time since your own days of Kool-Aid and cookies. Get your free copy of "VBS Ideas for Sharing" at IBSA.org.

Engage ConferenceQuit waiting: Your church has what it takes now

One of the most common excuses that people seem to give for not doing something great for God is that they don't have BLANK, but if and when they get BLANK, then they will do what God wants them to do. God is ready to use your church now. Find out more at ChurchLeaders.com.

Annie Armstrong Easter OfferingGet Annie Armstrong Easter Offering Bible studies now

Southern Baptists give to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering to help our North American missionaries reach for Christ an estimated 259 million lost people in the United States and Canada; that is three of four people. Learn more about the offering and check out the Children's, Youth and Adult Bible studies at AnnieArmstrong.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

 

March

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

  

April

14 Building Powerful Ministry Teams

 

14 Vacation Bible School Clinic - Broadview Missionary

 

19-20 Singing Churchmen Retreat

 

20-21 Worship Leaders' Retreat

 

21 CS: Super Saturday Seminar - FBC, Effingham

 

27-28 Disaster Relief Training (Central) - Vale, Bloomington

 

28 Bible Drills/Speakers Tournament  

  

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