IBSA eConnection: Free CP e-book and video, 6 questions to ask before building, questions from new families and more!

April 11, 2012

New CP video and e-book from IBSA

April 22 is Cooperative Program Sunday. IBSA has designed a new video and a free e-book for churches that highlights how every dollar you give touches the world. Hear from IMB and NAMB missionaries, find out how you help plant new churches, support seminary students, and more!

Every Dollar Touches The World

6 things to do before you decide to build

Every building project starts with a dream. Some falter and others blossom into reality. Several keys to success are established before the project even starts. Here are six things from LifeWay.com to consider before you take the plunge into a construction project.

Super Summer 2012 is back(wards)!

This year's Super Summer June 26-30 at Greenville College is all about "Living Life Backwards" (John 19:38-39). Super Summer is a great training and learning experience for the students who have already committed their lives to Christ and who are seeking fresh ways to develop their fullest potential as Christian leaders. Find out more, including how to register, at ilstudentz.com.

5 questions new families ask when they arrive

New families are asking themselves these questions when they walk in your church doors for the first time. Answer them correctly and there's a great chance they will return. Learn more at ChurchLeaders.com.

IBSA Worship Leader's Retreat

The April 20-21 Worship Leader's Retreat at Lincoln Avenue Baptist in Jacksonville is designed for full-time, part-time, and volunteer worship leaders; choir and praise team members; student and children's choir workers; and technical ministry teams. After the Friday afternoon sessions, attend a free evening concert led by Mike Harland, the Illinois Baptist Singing Churchmen, John Hume and the Lincoln Avenue Worship Team. Find out more at IBSA.org.

Creative ways to collect an offering

Calling people to give their resources in response to God's goodness is an art form. Some leaders seem to have a knack for being able to balance boldness and humility when asking for an offering. Moses, David and Solomon all managed to see an overwhelming response as people embraced a cause, passionately presented. Learn more at OnMission.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.