IBSA eConnection

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Living Faith VBS 2013

Post your VBS photos on our wall!

It's VBS time! We'd love to see photos and read praise reports from your church's Vacation Bible School. Living Faith BC in Sherman's 3rd and 4th grade VBS class is featured in this photo. Their VBS began Sunday evening and ends Friday with Family Night. Post your photos on our Facebook wall to share with other IBSA churches.

Wedding rings Churches urged to prepare for marriage issues
Pastors and churches need to be prepared to address same-sex marriage in biblically faithful, Christ-like ways, new ethics entity head Russell D. Moore and other panelists said at a discussion preceding the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention. Wednesday's U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Defense of Marriage Act has made the issue even more relevant for churches. Find out how your church can prepare at BaptistPress.com.

Learn more about Wednesday's Supreme Court ruling at BaptistPress.com.
Sometimes you need to get away Sometimes your staff needs to get away
Everyone needs to get away from the daily grind from time to time, and that includes church leadership teams. Pastors, ministry staff, deacons, elders, and other teams within the church can benefit greatly from a short retreat any time during the year. Learn more at IBSA.org.
Lost signs
7 helpful hints after 7 months of visiting churches

Thom Rainer's job as CEO of LifeWay requires him to spend most of his time in Nashville, but he does get out to speak and preach in churches frequently. Find out what he observed while visiting several churches over the past seven months and see if his hints apply to your church at ThomRainer.com. 

Church trends

11 traits of churches that will change the future

To reach a changing culture, the church needs to change. The church doesn't need to change the message. Just the method. One is sacred. The other is not. What isn't as clear is what the future church will look like, and what kind of characteristics will mark those churches. However, a few trends are becoming clear. Learn about the 11 traits churches will need to have a significant impact at ChurchLeaders.com. 

Softball Tournament Annual IBSA Softball Tournament August 17
Batter up! The IBSA Softball Tournament will return to Rotary Field in Decatur on August 17. A devotional time, concession stand and children's activities will also be part of the day's events. Find out how you can sign your team up to play ball 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

June

25-29 Super Summer - Greenville College

 

July

8-11 Summer Worship University - Hannibal-LaGrange University 

 

12-19 All-State Choir Tour 

 

22-26 Co-ed Mission Camp - Streator Baptist Camp  

 

August