 5 new training videos now on Equip.net
Five new training videos for Illinois Baptist leaders have been posted online at E-quip.net The titles are:
- Leading a Summer Music Camp
- Song Writing for the Church
- Youth Choirs
- Leadership in Ministry
- How to Play the Piano More Contemporary
Watch them now at IBSA.E-quip.net. |
 7 common traits of breakout churches
According to Thom Rainer, a breakout church is a congregation that has experienced at least five years of decline followed by at least five years of growth. He recently studied several churches that experienced breakouts without changing pastors and found they shared seven common traits. Does your church share these traits? Find out at ChurchLeaders.com. |
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 The top 10 defenses youth (and adults) can give for their beliefs
Many people challenge Christian beliefs, such as the resurrection, without stopping to consider what they themselves believe-or why. Prepare yourself for those kinds of encounters-from peers to professors-by familiarizing yourself with the following top ten defenses to have ready when your faith is challenged. Learn how at CrossWalk.com. |
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 Church Health Ministries offers many services
IBSA's Church Health Ministries exists to do just as its name implies, offer assistance for the further development of the church as a healthy organization and the staff as healthy Christian servants and individuals. Church Health offers church consultation ministries including conflict mediation/reconciliation, assistance with the staffing process, help finding and filling ministry positions, Lay Renewal Weekends - part of the Church Renewal Journey, bivocational ministry helps and more. Find out how Church Health Ministries can help you and your church at IBSA.org.
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