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 Watch the SBC Annual Meeting live online
The SBC Annual Meeting is just a few days away. You may not be able to attend but you can still watch it live. Live video streaming of the 2012 SBC Pastors' Conference and 2012 SBC Annual Meeting begins Sunday, June 17 at 5:30 p.m. Visit SBCAnnualMeeting.net to watch the meetings live, get meeting schedules and other information. |
Get your  SBC coverage on IBSA Facebook & Twitter
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 from the SBC and other meetings in New Orleans June 16-20.
Don't wait for the convention, visit our Facebook and Twitter pages each day for breaking news, ministry helps and other information of interest to Illinois Baptists. Today's posts include an update from an Illinois Baptist mission team serving this week in the Dominican Republic. Go there now. |
 5 secrets pastors refuse to tell
By their very nature, pastors are a confidential lot. They counsel numbers of people who share their deepest secrets and problems. But most people don't realize pastors have their own secrets. These spiritual leaders refuse to share their thoughts or pains for fear that their own ministries will be damaged. So they keep the secrets and they hold the pain to themselves. Thom Rainer shares what church members don't know at ChurchLeaders.com. |
 There's still time to register for Children's Music Camp
It's not too late to register for IBSA Children's Music Camp this June 27-30 at Hannibal-LaGrange University. The camp for children in grades 3-6 costs just $160 and includes classes in voice, drama, video, instruments, Bible and more! Register now at IBSA.org. |
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Battling burnout in church leaders
Battling burnout isn't easy. It's hard work. Recovery is often slow. Burnout can leave teachers feeling sad, depressed, angry, tired, and unappreciated. Get the weapons you need for fighting the burnout battle at LifeWay.com. |
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 When tradition obscures mission
So much of what we do in our churches arose from a missional heart. But when it becomes tradition, the sense of mission fades. How do we stop personal preference and tradition from overwhelming the mission and seeing people come to Jesus and grow as disciples? Find out at OutreachMagazine.com. |
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