10 surprising reasons our kids LEAVE church

The statistics are jaw-droppingly horrific: 70 percent of youth stop attending church when they graduate from high school. Nearly a decade later, about half return to church. Why? What can you do about it? Find out at ChurchLeaders.com.

Have a weekly 30-second celebration at your church

There is an interesting common denominator in vibrant, growing churches: They always seem to be celebrating something God's doing there. Your church can do that. Use these two simple steps to add a mini-celebration during weekly church announcements. Get fresh ideas for your church at IBSA.org.

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This Sunday April 14 is Cooperative Program Day

Every dollar makes a difference, as you see in this new animated video. Follow a Cooperative Program gift from offering plate to the mission field. Share this video in your worship service or on your church's website.

 

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What do church members want in a bulletin?

When you walk in most church worship services, you are typically handed some printed material. It goes by different names, but the most common and the longest standing name is "bulletin." An informal survey of church members found the top five things they wanted to see in their church's Sunday morning bulletin. Read them and see if you agree or disagree at ThomRainer.com.

Don't miss the Women's Missions Celebration in Machesney Park

Illinios State WMU Director Serena Butler is leaving IBSA at the end of the month to serve with Samaritain's Purse in Chicago. The April 25-27 Women's Missions Celebration in Machesney Park will be her last. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy fellowship with Serena, plus hear from Wanda Lee, the Executive Director of the National WMU, and from national and international missionaries. Find out more about the Womens' Missions Celebration at IBSA.org.