Wednesday, September 12, 2012 |
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The 2012 Illinois Mission Offering
 | | 2012 IMO: Choose to Pray for Friends' Salvation |
Changing lives starts with concern for our friends and neighbors. Many churches need help getting started with evangelistic outreach. See how one church near rural Kell, Illinois, chose to pray for people who need Christ, and young Mindy Burwell found Him.
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 How to capitalize on Halloween when it falls on Wednesday
If your church is like most churches, you have mid-week services on Wednesday night and it is unlikely that you would cancel them for Halloween. The question is: What do you do when a major cultural event that does not represent your values threatens to hijack your activities? Find out what one church decided to do at LifeWay.com. |
 IBSA Annual Meeting online registration openMessengers to the 2012 IBSA Annual Meeting can register now online for the Nov. 14-15 meeting at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Decatur. Messenger registration packets with information including registration instructions were sent to IBSA churches last week. Get IBSA Annual Meeting hotel and other information at IBSA.org. |
 Study: Most churchgoers don't read Bible daily
According to a recent LifeWay study, just 19 percent of churchgoers report reading the Bible every day while 90 percent say they, "desire to please and honor Jesus" in all they do." LifeWay has used the study's data to develop a questionnaire for believers, called the Transformational Discipleship Assessment (TDA). This online evaluation provides helpful and practical suggestions on appropriate next steps for spiritual development. Learn more about the study and TDA at BPNews.net. |
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 5 things the unchurched see when they come to your church
There are five areas in each church building that receive the most comments and concerns from first-time guests. What area is the most commented on? The women's restroom. For many, cleanliness is next to godliness. Learn what your church can do to get guests to return and to learn more about Christ at OutreachMagazine.com. |
 Are you a 'Revitalizer'?
God clearly called you into the ministry and your prayer is that God would use your life to make a difference. Your dream is to revitalize the church; however, bringing change to an existing church is a difficult struggle. At times you may feel alone in this battle asking, "Where can I find help?" If this describes you, then you are a "Revitalizer." Learn more about the new Revitalizer ministry for pastors 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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Next week, September 16-23, is the suggested week for the Season of Prayer for Illinois Missions. 
