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 Children's Ministry Day registration opens Jan. 14!
Children's Ministry Day is March 16, but registration for this exciting day of missions designed for children in grades 1-6 opens Monday, January 14. CMD 2013 will be held at five locations around the state: Carbondale, Bourbonnais, Mt. Vernon, Springfield and Troy. Learn more about CMD 2013 at IBSA.org. |
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 When it's OK to let people walk away from church
Sometimes the best thing to happen to your church is for a few people to leave. To those who know their Scriptures, treasure the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ and truly want His Gospel to go forth, the day the naysayers and unbelievers, the controllers and the demanders, the malignant and the recalcitrant depart will be a banner day for that congregation for years to come. Read more at ChurchLeaders.com. |
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 2013 has arrived! Have you read the Spring 2013 Resource catalog from IBSA?
The Spring 2013 edition of Resource features articles on ministry, ideas for outreach and brainstorming space, along with calendar dates for upcoming IBSA and Southern Baptist Convention events taking place January-April. You can read it now at Resource.IBSA.org.
The complete 2013 IBSA calendar is also available at IBSA.org. |
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 Is your church scaring off first-time guests?
I visited a church a few weeks ago, and there came a place in the service where guests were welcomed. For a brief second, I held my breath thinking, "Surely, they aren't going to make me stand up and be welcomed." Much to my relief I did not have to stand up, but it made me wonder about the anxiety your first time guests have. Find out more at OutreachMagazine.com. |
4 critical needs of men
Too many times men pursue shortcuts that lead to temporary satisfaction. This pursuit has produced an ideal landscape for the enemy to wreak havoc on men, marriages, and families. Men are simply not fit for the spiritual battle that is raging around them, and the casualty rate on the front is growing at an unprecedented rate. The key to victory is a vital connection to the church. Learn more at LifeWay.com. |
 All State 2013 Homecoming Tour auditions Jan. 26
Plan now for your youth to audition for the 2013 IBSA All State Choir and Orchestra January 26. This summer, choir and orchestra members will experience a worship leadership tour combined with a mission trip. They will minister throughout Illinois by presenting concerts, block parties, and leading other outreach ministries for local churches and associations. Get more information 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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