IBSA eConnection

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

This is the Week of Prayer for the Mission Illinois Offering
This week is the Week of Prayer for the Mission Illinois Offering. MIO supports the salaries of church planters, missionaries, leadership trainers and campus ministries across the state. The statewide goal for the 2013 Mission Illinois Offering is $475,000. Additional resources, such as missions studies, eight day prayer guide, missionary postcards, and much more are available at IBSA.org/mio. 

People clapping Celebrate Pastor Appreciation Month in October

As Pastor Appreciation Month approaches, IBSA's Sylvan Knobloch urges church members to, "Seek the Lord's leadership to find edifying ways to provide 'double honor' to those who minister in your church. They are worthy! Your gifts of 'double honor' to your minister will demonstrate your appreciation for their service." Find out how you can honor those who minister to your church family at IBSA.org.

Young boy in church Fresh Ideas: Teaching children to worship

Christian parent, are you intentional about engaging your child in true worship?  As soon as he or she is past nursery age, you have the privilege of training up your  child to enjoy worship services. Diana Davis urges parents to take a fresh look at teaching their children to worship God at BPnews.net.

Danger sign Safety and your church

Emergency preparedness for churches used to mean having a plan for responding to reports of fires and severe weather. Today, churches must also be prepared to deal with crises created by violent people, such as shootings. Learn how to keep your church members safe at IBSA.org.

thermometer 10 ways to raise the spiritual temperature of your church 

No one does more to determine the spiritual temperature of a church than the pastor. When a pastor finds himself in a spot where he's leading a lukewarm body of people, there are some things he must do to change the game. Find out how you can raise the spiritual temperature of your church at OutreachMagazine.com.

microphone 7 ways to prevent embarrassing worship service microphone problems
Does your church experience microphone problems during worship services? The problems aren't just with pastor microphones, they can happen when anyone with a speaking role takes the stage. Learn seven key areas where you can proactively prevent microphone problems at ChurchLeaders.com.
  

IBSA eConnection is a weekly e-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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