Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Happy Independence Day from the staff of IBSA! |
New 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. |
Why 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 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. |
How to keep or kill the right ministry programs
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4 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. |
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. |