IBSA eConnection: Interfaith evangelism, AWSOM for girls, reaching boomers and beyond, more

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Lessons on interfaith evangelism

When many think of evangelism, they simply consider it to be sharing Christ with those who do not know Him as Savior. While this is true, we should not neglect sharing our faith with those following other religions. Read lessons learned from conversations with those who had journeyed from other gods to faith in Christ at ThomRainer.com. Read Part 1, read Part 2.

AWSOM for teen girls

The 2012 AWSOM (Amazing Women Serving Our Maker) conference for 7th-12th grade girls in Springfield is a super-charged event with hands-on missions projects, worship opportunities and featured missionary speakers Lyndee Joe and Michal Mitchell. Missions leaders - don't let your teenage girls miss out on this exciting weekend event designed specifically with them in mind November 2-3 in Springfield. Learn more at IBSA.org.

How the church should speak about homosexuality?

Last week, Gallup released a report stating 3.4% of the U.S. population publicly identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. In today's society, many Christians do not know how to speak about homosexuality being contrary to the will of God. Read how one pastor suggests Christians should discuss the issue at ChurchLeaders.com.

4 tips for reaching the boomer 'base' -- and beyond

American churches are dealing with a challenge similar to the dilemma faced by the major political parties: How do you keep your "base" involved while appealing to a broader range of new, preferably younger, people? Learn more at BPnews.net.

Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for IBSA Annual Meeting updates

Follow the IBSA Pastors' Conference and Annual Meeting in real-time as we post meeting updates on Facebook and Twitter. Like us now to receive live updates Nov. 13-15 from Tabernacle Baptist Church in Decatur.

Youth Encounter online registration is open!

Youth Encounter, a two-day, gospel-centered event held every year in Springfield, is designed to be a life transforming experience for junior high and high school students. It features concerts by Sanctus Real and Ashes Remain, preaching by Brady Weldon (founder of the H20 Movement), comedian Thor Ramsey and worship music by the Chad Lister Band. Find out more, including how you can register online, at IBSA.org.

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