IBSA eConnection

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Mission Illinois Offering: Bringing Hope  

See how this pastor and his church are changing hearts and lives in their impoverished East St. Louis neighborhood. Watch more MIO videos at IBSA.org/mio. 

 

To order additional materials including bulletin inserts and offering envelopes, e-mail LisaSergent@IBSA.org. Additional resources, such as missions studies, eight day prayer guide, missionary postcards, and much more are available at IBSA.org/mio. 

Social media Getting started in social media
More and more pastors and other church leaders are using social media to minister. Does your church have a Facebook page? Is your pastor on Twitter? What about blogging? Find out how to get started at ChristianityToday.com.
No evil Pornography, pastors and the church
Some call it the "Pink Elephant in the Church," an obvious issue that seems too uncomfortable to address. Break the silence and address the topic of pornography head on. The majority of those in the church are ready for this discussion. Learn how to address this issue in your church at ThomRainer.com.
IBSA IBSA.org is getting a new resume and church opening system
IBSA will be installing a new resume and church opening system on its website, IBSA.org, September 3. Data on the present system will not transfer over to the new system and will need to be re-entered. Learn more at IBSA.org.
Seven
7 things leaders should never apologize for
Sometimes you need to apologize and say you're sorry, but not always. Sometimes church leaders and pastors need to go big for the Kingdom and not apologize. Learn seven things you should never apologize for at ChurchLeaders.com.
Engage Conference

Super Saturday seminars return!

IBSA's Church Strengthening team is marking the back-to-school season with the return of Super Saturday Seminars. The conferences, scheduled this fall in Machesney Park, Marion, Colona and Chicago, are designed for church leaders in a wide variety of areas, including children's ministry, WMU, missions, leadership development, Sunday School, and more. Find a conference near you 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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