IBSA eConnection: Free classes, You are Missionary, missions booklet, ministry tips and more!

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Ministry resources at your fingertips

Need information about an IBSA event? Want an IBSA staff member's e-mail address? Interested in learning more about CP or Choose2? Visit IBSA.org, the official website of the Illinois Baptist State Association. The site also includes ministry helps, video resources, camp registration, subscription services for the Illinois Baptist, eConnection and other e-newsletters, and much more. Go to IBSA.org to get the information you need for your ministry.

Free missions booklet from IMB

The IMB Connection booklet will help your church change the world by reaching out to the nations with the Gospel. This 25-page booklet will lead your church in developing a prayer strategy, connecting with missionaries, teaching students and children about missions, going on a short-term mission trip and more. Find out how you can get this free booklet at IMB.org.

How would your day change if you were a missionary?

If you were a missionary, what would you have done differently today? How would you have acted at the coffee shop this morning, or as you went about your day at work? Do you intentionally integrate Christ in all you do? Learn how at ChurchLeaders.com.

10 ways to care for the needy in your community

With so many hurting people, even within our own communities, does helping just one person really matter? The answer is found in Matthew 25:40, where Jesus says, "Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me." Get practical and creative ideas for helping the hurting and needy in your community at OnMission.com.

Lead 360 offers seminary education online to Baptists in Illinois

IBSA pastors and leaders can get a seminary education just by watching videos on IBSA's E-Quip.net. Lead 360 will utilize E-Quip to allow students to choose between two foundational cycles: Spiritual Formation and Biblical Formation. Each cycle will have nine courses, and each of the nine requires participants to view eight training videos and is free. Find out how to register at IBSA.org.

You're invited to a dessert reception in New Orleans

IBSA is hosting a free dessert reception for Illinois Baptists and friends attending the SBC Pastors' Conference and Annual Meeting in New Orleans. The reception will be held June 18 from 9-10 p.m. at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in Meeting Room 253/254 on level 2. The convention center is the site of the conference and annual meeting. For more information e-mail LisaSergent@IBSA.org.

Visit SBC.net for SBC Annual Meeting schedules and resources.

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.