IBSA eConnection: Training opportunities, statistics cheat sheet, the challenge of obedience, more

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

New training opportunities now on IBSA.E-quip.net

Have you looked at E-quip lately? E-quip is IBSA's online training website. New videos include: Media Madness (Learning to Use Social Media to Share Christ), Evangelism that Penetrates Lostness, and Fresh Ideas for Women's Ministry with Diana Davis. Find these videos and more at IBSA.e-quip.net (click the "newest" tab to shuffle to the videos listed above).

Are you developing tomorrow's leaders today?

Most of us don't like to think about things like changing jobs, being transferred, contracting life-threatening diseases, reaching retirement age or even dying! If you were no longer in your ministry position, who have you invested your life in that could step in and take over? Learn what you should be doing to develop tomorrow's leaders today at IBSA.org.

Get set for 'Mission Illinois'

Taking responsibility for our Illinois mission field begins with a commitment to reach people with the Gospel, no matter the cost. That's the clear message behind the "Mission Illinois" theme of this year's IBSA Annual Meeting, Nov. 14-15 at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Decatur. Find out about the opportunities you will have to renew your personal and church commitments to evangelism at IBSA.org.

Cultural and religious research cheat sheet

Pastors often cite statistics in their sermons and writings to help them make a point clear to listeners and readers. The first place many pastors turn for statistics is the Internet. It is full of statistics from all kinds of places, but where can they find trustworthy statistics? Ed Stetzer answers this question at Pastors.com.

Is obedience a challenge for believers?

Most Christians believe making personal, sacrificial decisions in order to better obey Christ is a key attribute to an individual's spiritual growth. Yet, a recent study found less than one-third of churchgoers strongly agree they are following through in specific aspects of obedience. Learn more at BPnews.net.

Four keys to better church hospitality

When a church has a system to provide relational touches to guests, they reveal that hospitality is an important value to them. No system for hospitality reveals that biblical hospitality, in light of Christ's welcoming of us, is not embedded in the culture of the church. Find out how you can make your church more welcoming at EricGeiger.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.