IBSA eConnection

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Pen and paperMissionaries invite you to copy the Bible

IMB missionaries Kelly and Ann Carruthers call Illinois home, but they serve in Botswana, Africa. As part of their missions effort, they encourage people to copy the Bible to increase their faith and grow closer to Christ.  They led a breakout session on Bible copying at the recent Women's Missions Celebration. Find out how they recommend starting Bible copying at IBSA.org.

Caution signProtect your church's children against sexual abuse nightmare

Church Mutual Insurance averages four to five reports of child sexual abuse each week from its approximately 100,000 clients, the vast majority of which are churches. That includes roughly 9,000 Southern Baptist congregations. Learn more about protecting children in church at BPNews.net. 

 

For additional resources, visit SBC.net.

Like us on facebookIs church a 'no phone zone'?

The recent news story about the symphony conductor who stopped a concert when an audience member's noisy cell phone went unanswered drew cheers (especially from preachers).

 

It also raised this question: Since theaters and businesses are enforcing no-phone policies, should the church? If so, how can we end texting and calling in worship services? Chime in on our poll at Facebook.com/IllinoisBaptist.

DaisiesThe fragrance of your church

Just about everything has a smell -- from your house to your gym shoes to your church. But did you know how your church smells can say a lot about it? Find out about the one smell that will draw visitors to Jesus at OnMission.com.

School is out for summerAn end-of-school party with a purpose

The end of the school year is a great time for churches to host outreach events for families. It's an opportunity to plan a gigantic end-of-school party with an outreach purpose. Summertime's coming, and it's a great time to invite children and their parents to meet the Savior! Learn more at IBSA.org.

Person thinking8 things the unchurched think about your church

Pastors and lay leaders can learn valuable lessons about their church building by viewing it through the eyes of the unchurched. You may be surprised at what they say about your signage, seating, navigation, and other aesthetics. Thom and Sam Rainer share 8 important points they discovered about church facilities 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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