Wednesday, August 8, 2012 |
2012 IMO: Changing Lives Starts Here
| Praying for the Illinois Mission Offering |
It's easier to count individual people than millions. But when we do the math, of the 13 million people who live in our state, more than 8 million don't have faith in Christ.
They are co-workers and students.
City residents and immigrants.
The people who live next door.
And they don't know Jesus.
You can reach them through the Illinois Mission Offering.
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Fresh Ideas: 'Meet the Teacher Sunday'
Here's a fresh and simple way to invite school teachers and staff to your church. Honor those important community leaders by planning a "Meet the Teacher" Sunday during the first month of school. Learn how at IBSA.org. |
Save money on church office supplies through new LifeWay, Penny Office Supply program
Penny Wise Office Supply offers a huge selection of name brand office products, low prices and fast, free delivery. Coupled with LifeWay's aggregate purchasing power, LifeWay church customers will receive great sale prices, according to Jennie Taylor, LifeWay retail marketing department. Through the agreement, churches can save on brands like 3M, HP, Bic and hundreds of others. Find out how your church can benefit at LifeWay.com. |
Connect your college-bound student to campus ministries
According to a recent Barna Survey, just 3 out of 10 young people who grow up with a Christian background stay faithful to church and to faith as they move from the teen years to their 20s. Help us connect college-bound students to campus ministries and local churches in their new environment this fall. Just complete our online contact form and we'll make sure they receive the information they'll need to connect with a Christian community while at college. Learn more at IBSA.org. Bonus article: 9 keys to reaching college students at BPNews.net. |
6 surefire ways to kill your church
It isn't intentional, but sometimes churches set-up themselves up for failure. A good idea isn't the same as a clear vision for the church. Learn about 6 leadership pitfalls to avoid at ChurchLeaders.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.
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