IBSA eConnection

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

SBC 2013SBC 2013 goal: 'Revive Us That We May Be One'

Revival is the theme of this year's SBC annual meeting June 11-12 in Houston. SBC President Fred Luter chose the theme because he believes the brotherly love that distinguishes God's disciples is the only way the convention will experience the revival it so desires. Read more from Luter at BPNews.net.

 

- Get annual meeting information, make hotel reservations, and more at SBCAnnualMeeting.net.

Find out who will be speaking at the June 9-10 SBC Pastor's Conference at SBCPC.net.

Never say7 things pastors should never say
You've heard of the seven deadly sins or Jesus' seven last words from the cross, but what about seven things pastors should never say? Have you said them? Find out seven (some may even be common) phrases that every pastor should avoid in their everyday ministry at ChurchLeaders.com.

National Day of PrayerPray for America: May 2 is the National Day of Prayer 

The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people to pray for our nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. Learn how you can participate at NationalDayofPrayer.org.

Welcome neighbors6 great ways to follow up with first time guests

There are a few things first-time guests expect when they visit your church. They expect to be greeted warmly; they expect to fill out a card with their contact information; and they expect someone from your church will follow up with them. Fail to meet any of these expectations, and they aren't likely to return for a second visit. Get six great ways to follow up with first time guests at OutreachMagazine.com.

Super Summer 2013Super Summer 'Surrendered' June 25-29

Super Summer is a training and learning experience for the students in your youth group who have committed their lives to Christ and are seeking fresh ways to develop their fullest potential as Christian leaders. While at Super Summer, students are encouraged and equipped to live an active life as Christ-followers at home, at school, in their community, their country and the world. Get more information to share with your students by clicking on the "Group Registration Packet" link at ilstudentz.com.

Rally to RidgecrestRide-2-Ridgecrest this Memorial Day Weekend!
Kick stands up for the annual Memorial Day Weekend Ride-2-Ridgecrest, NC. Leave May 23 to ride the Cherohala Parkway, to the Tail of the Dragon, to the Blue Ridge Parkway, all the way to Ridgecrest where you'll hear from Coach Tommy Bowden, spend time in worship and participate in breakout events. Learn more about this May 23-29 event 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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IBSA Events

 

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