IBSA eConnection

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

2012 IMO: Changing Lives Starts Here
2012 IMO: Praying for the Illinois Mission Offering
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.

 

The suggested dates for the Season of Prayer for Illinois Missions are September 16-23. Sign up now to receive daily e-devotions during the Season of Prayer. This year's Illinois Mission Offering state goal is $475,000. Learn more about IMO at IBSA.org/IMO.

Teacher and appleFresh 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.

Office productsSave 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.

Are you an extrovert who struggles to understand your introvert pastor, spouse or child? Are you a misunderstood introvert? Get 8 tips for improving communication on both sides of the aisle at ThomRainer.com. 

Six6 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.

 

Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
 
IBSA Events  

  

August  

14 Evangelistic Leaders Workshop
 

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

 

 

September

8 Super Saturday Seminar - FBC Marion
 

13 Creative Preaching Conference
 

15 Building Powerful Ministry Teams

 

16-23 Week of Prayer for the Illinois Missions Offering (IMO)

 

18 Evangelistic Leadership Workshop - FBC Effingham

 

22 Super Saturday Seminar - Broadview Missionary BC
 

29 Church Library Conference

 

Quick Links

IBSA


IBSA eConnection Archives

 

Church Strengthening

 

Church Starting

 

Missions

 

Illinois Baptist

 

Baptist Foundation of Illinois

 

Baptist Children's Home and Family Services