Wednesday, April 24, 2013 |
How post-Christian is our society?
How post-Christian are Illinois metro areas and where do they rank? - Chicago 27th - Champaign-Springfield-Decatur 46th - St. Louis 47th - Harrisburg-Mt. Vernon, IL-Paducah, KY-Cape Girardeau, MO 75th See where other cities rank |
Get the 2012 IBSA Annual online
 In case you missed it in the Illinois Baptist, instead of receiving the 2012 Annual in the mail, you can now access it online. Plus, the annual has a different look; especially in size (the pages are 8 ½ x11 when printed). You may print out the sections you use frequently, print the whole thing, or just use it online - it's up to you! Get it now at IBSA.org/Annual. |
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7 signs a leader is about to fall
 The story of Peter's fall (Luke 22:31-62) in the New Testament is filled with warning signs for today's leaders. Though these signs don't always happen in a linear fashion, each one should cause us to slow down and evaluate our lives. Learn the 7 signs at ChurchLeaders.com.
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Mother-Daughter Weekend May 17-18 at Lake Sallateeska
 For the first time in several years, our Mother-Daughter Weekend is a stand-alone event outside IBSA's regular summer camp schedule. This weekend is for all Mother's and all daughter's regardless of age. Our focus will be on the spiritual connection between mothers and daughters. Learn more at IBSA.org.
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Mother's Day ranks with Christmas and Easter in high church attendance Sundays
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Baptists helping Baptists
 When you purchase a bond through the Baptist Foundation of Illinois, you're investing in the futures of IBSA churches across the state. Bonds are sold in increments of $1,000 and will help fund building projects by Illinois Baptist churches. Bond holders receive 3% annual interest. For a complete prospectus, application and more, visit BaptistFoundationIL.org, or call (217) 391-3116. |
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Cotler moving to NAMB church planting
 Tim Cotler has resigned as IBSA Northeast Region Church Planting Director to accept a position as the Midwest Region Mobilizer with the North American Mission Board. His last day with IBSA will be April 30. Tim came to IBSA four years ago and has been a key leader in efforts to impact the Chicagoland region through church planting most recently as Send North America Chicago City Coordinator. Learn more about church planting in Illinois at IBSA.org.
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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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Is our nation moving away from Christianity? The rise of the so-called "Nones" -- the increasing percentage of adults who claim no religious affiliation -- has been a much-discussed trend in American religion. 
Did you know that according to a recent study, following Easter and Christmas, Mother's Day is the third most likely day people will attend church? As you plan to glorify God and honor moms May 12 on Mother's Day, be sure to keep your focus on God and His work though families during the worship service. 
