IBSA eConnection

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Luter speaks to the challenges of Illinois Baptists in IBSA chapel service Wednesday 

SBC President Fred Luter

Southern Baptist Convention President Fred Luter spoke to the IBSA staff in their Wednesday, April 17 chapel service urging them to, "Listen to the challenge of Jesus. Pray for the Lord of the harvest to send more laborers." Read more at iB2news.org.  

 

See additional photos from Luter's Illinois visit on our Facebook page. 

Summer 2013 Resource

Listening to God's direction  

Phil Miglioratti, IBSA prayer ministries consultant, shares how church members can learn through prayer to listen to God's direction to guide change in their ministries. Learn how it worked out for one church at  IBSA.org.  

 

Read more articles like this in the Summer 2013 issue of Resource at Resource.IBSA.org. 

Questions

8 life or death questions your church must ask

Fewer and fewer people are attending church. And we're only planting one fourth of the number of new churches needed to keep pace with America's current population growth and rate of decline in existing churches. Is it time for us to embrace the pain of change for the win of seeing more people meeting Jesus? Learn 8 questions your church needs to ask at ChurchLeaders.com. 

Scripture mural Fresh Ideas: 6 ways to use Scripture as a visual focus in your church
It's the first thing you see as you drive into the church parking lot. It's a focal point as you enter the lobby. You may discover it near the water fountain, the clock, the exit, the foyer, the mirror in the restroom. What a concept: placing God's Word in plain sight! Learn 6 simple ways to intentionally use Scripture to enhance your church's decor at IBSA.org.
26 words that can change your life

3 opportunities to attend Biblical Preaching Conferences  

Come receive inspiration and instruction from Dr. Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, at IBSA's Biblical Preaching Conferences April 29 at Broadview MIssionary Baptist, and April 30 at the IBSA Building in Springfield and at Marion FBC. Find out more at IBSA.org. 

Future ministry

The future of pastoral ministry: Are we really up to this?

The 21st century is a brave new world for Christians and their ministries. The writer of this article ponders 10 scenarios likely to soon be facing pastors and their churches that would have been unheard of 20 years ago. How will your church react to homosexual couples or transgendered people who might visit on Sunday morning? Read more and see if you agree at JoelRainey.net.

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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IBSA Events

      

April

 

29 Biblical Preaching Conferences - Broadview Missionary, Broadview    

 

30 Biblical Preaching Conferences - IBSA Building, Springfield; FBC, Marion  

 

May

3-4 Disaster Relief Training - Streator Baptist Camp 

 

4 VBS Clinic - Broadview Missionary Baptist 

 

7 Evangelistic Leadership Workshop - IBSA Building, Springfield 

 

13-14 IBSA Golf Scramble - Oak Terrace Golf Resort, Pana 

 

13-15 Basic Training Journey (Church Planting) - Glenfield Baptist, Glen Elynn 

 

18 Hispanic Women's Training Event - Iglesia Gran Comision, Waukegan 

 

20 plantMidwest Quarterly Meeting - Friendly Temple Missionary, St. Louis 

 

21 plantMidwest Quarterly Meeting - Armitage Baptist, Chicago 

 

23-29 Motorcycle Rally to Ridgecrest