IBSA eConnection: IL Disaster Relief, free bulletin inserts, becoming a loving church, more

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Illinois Disaster Relief volunteers respond to Hurricane Sandy

Illinois Disaster Relief chainsaw teams are on the ground ministering on the New Jersey shore. The 15 Illinois volunteers are among the 700 Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers from 25 state conventions now serving in the northeast. Read updates about the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief effort at IBSA.org.

'Mission Illinois'- More than a theme

IBSA's 2012 Annual Meeting "Mission Illinois" starts one week from today at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Decatur. IBSA Executive Director Nate Adams says "Mission Illinois" is much more than a theme, it's a "new vision of why we as churches choose to cooperate, and how we measure our effectiveness as a state association." Learn more at IBSA.org.

6 secrets for becoming a loving church

When a church loves, it attracts people like a magnet. When a church really offers love to each other and those who are welcomed into it, you have to lock the doors to keep people out! Read Rick Warren's suggestions for churches at Pastors.com.

Get free bulletin inserts for your church from IBSA

Free Illinois Missions bulletin inserts are available to IBSA churches and missions. The inserts, printed six times a year, feature the ministries of IBSA churches and the Cooperative Program. View sample copies and find out how to sign your church up for these free bulletin inserts at IBSA.org.

The 1st step in bringing change to your church

Great leaders know how to assess the world and the organization, and bring the needed strategic changes to maintain and grow impact. Not only do they understand what needs to happen to stimulate progress, they also understand what doesn't change. Learn how to lower anxiety about change and ease transitions at ChurchLeaders.com.

Thanksgiving and Christmas planning: 5 practical suggestions for pastors

Pastor, if you haven't already done so, gather a group of church staff and lay leaders and plan your Thanksgiving and Christmas season schedule. Get five practical suggestions holiday planning at LifeWay.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.