IBSA eConnection

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Twitter and FacebookFollow IBSA on Facebook & Twitter for your SBC Annual Meeting coverage
Get an Illinois Baptist perspective of the 2012 SBC Annual Meeting on Facebook and Twitter. Whether you "like" us on Facebook or "follow" us on Twitter, we'll keep you updated with the latest happenings and votes in New Orleans. Coverage starts with with Crossover on June 16 through last day of the convention on June 20.
  • Don't what for the convention, visit our Facebook and Twitter pages each day for breaking news, ministry helps and other information of interest to Illinois Baptists. Go there now for news about the theft of a local association's disaster relief equipment, to find out next year's VBS theme and more.

2012 SBC Annual Meeting guide2012 SBC Annual Meeting Guide from IBSA

Are you going to New Orleans for the 2012 SBC Annual Meeting? Just interested in what is planned? Get the 2012 SBC Annual Meeting Guide from IBSA, which includes an overview of the meeting, free meeting app information, Pastors' and Ministers' Wives Conference speakers, SBC schedule and more. Download the free 12-page e-book now at IBSA.org.

Vacation planningA pastor's 3 keys for vacation planning

As summer approaches, pastors and their families need to get away to rest, recharge, rejuvenate and re-create. Find out at LifeWay.com what to consider as you plan a vacation that won't require a week of recovery, a year of repaying, or a long time of regretting.

Idol9 reasons people still struggle with idolatry

Idolatry made a lot of sense to people in the ancient world. From the garden to the Asherah pole to the imperial feasts, idolatry was the greatest temptation for God's people in both testaments. A look around and a look inside will tell you it still is. Learn the nine reasons people continue to struggle with idolatry at ChurchLeaders.com.

Change on the horizonChurch change on the horizon

It has already been more than 10 years since we were preparing for the Y2K bug, using the new tool known as "IM," and talking about the postmodern movement. Today, they are barely applicable to anything we do or discuss. It simply shows that the church must be vigilant to see what is next and be ready to address new issues. Ed Stetzer discusses four things churches must rediscover at OutreachMagazine.com.

GuideStoneChurch Compensation Survey deadline extended

The GuideStone Church Compensation Survey has been extended to June 30. The survey is designed to help churches get an accurate picture of compensation among similar-sized churches in their state convention. All IBSA pastors and church staff members are encouraged to complete the survey which will help establish the most accurate picture of compensation in Illinois. Visit IBSA.org to learn more and to get the survey link.

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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