IBSA eConnection

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

 

Happy Independence Day from the staff of IBSA!

IBSA.e-quip.netNew on E-Quip: From Mormonism to Christianity

IBSA's E-Quip.net video training website now features "From Mormonism to Christianity" taught by James Walker. James is a Christian author and speaker who is a former fourth-generation Mormon. In this video, he presents a simple overview of Mormon doctrines and beliefs and shows believers how to lovingly and scripturally share the Gospel in a way that will open a meaningful dialogue about Mormonism and Christianity. Learn more at IBSA.org.

CrossroadsWhy your church fights change (and 5 ways to fight back)

Many churches fight change. It doesn't seem to matter if the change is big and important or tiny and insignificant. The change may involve worship styles or elements, staffing assignments, outreach strategies, teaching methodologies, Bible translations, furnishings, paint colors, church names, and on and on. Learn five ways to encourage healthy church change at ChurchLeaders.com.

Super SaturdaySuper Saturday Seminars return in August

Super Saturdays are back next month after a brief summer hiatus. The seminars provide training designed to equip and strengthen your church's ministries with Sunday School, Evangelism, Discipleship, Music & Worship, Students, Families, Church Renewal, Missions, Church Planting, Next Gen., Prayer, Men, WMU and more. Find a Super Saturday location near you at IBSA.org.

Traffic lightsHow to keep or kill the right ministry programs
If churches shouldn't rely wholly on programs to do the work of ministry, this raises some questions: First, should churches ditch all their programs? Second, if not, how should churches decide which programs to keep or cut? Learn how to keep or kill off the right ministry programs at OutreachMagazine.com.
Mentoring4 biblical examples in the art of spiritual parenting
How do you know if you are a good role model? Turn around and look behind you. Who's following? Who's watching? Is it the chubby round face of your son, looking up at you with adoring eyes? Is it the shy, sloppy kid down the street who just hangs around your house like a stray puppy dog? You're a mentor to someone. Learn how to be a good mentor at Crosswalk.com.

Children's CampStill time to register for

Co-Ed Children's Camp

There is still room and time to register for the Co-Ed Children's Missions Camp at Streator Baptist Camp July 23-27. Students in grades 3-12 will spend five days learning about and doing missions at this new camp. Get more information and register at IBSA.org.

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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July

19-21 Summer Worship University (grades 7-12) 

 


23-27 Co-ed Children's Missions Camp (grades 3-12)

 

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4 Super Saturday Seminar - FBC Machesney Park
 

18 Super Saturday Seminar - Pleasant Hill BC, Mt. Vernon 

 

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