Wednesday, January 22, 2014

News from the Illinois Baptist

What is your role in America's needed revival?
If renewal is a work of the Spirit, is there anything we can do beyond waiting for God to act in His providential timing? Many are burdened for a great move of God, and are concerned beyond words for our nation. Learn what your role is in America's revival at iB2news.org.

5 warning signs your relationship with God is strictly professional

Pastoral ministry is much more than a job because it can never be separated from the pastor's personal life. Whatever the opposite of oil and water is, that is the metaphor for the pastor's personal and professional life. Because of this vital connection, Satan schemes to nudge pastors toward a strictly professional relationship with God. Learn about the five warning signs at LifeWay.com.

Super Saturday Seminars start next month

Super Saturday Seminars for strengthening your church return February 8 at the IBSA Building in Springfield. This regional event begins with a free continental breakfast followed by two informative and inspirational breakout sessions led by members of IBSA leadership teams. This seminar features special tracks in prayer and church security. Learn more about this seminar and find one near you at IBSA.org.

3 major faith and culture trends for 2014

In the not-so distant past, institutions were trusted and valued as important parts of a functioning society-from government, corporations and schools to marriage and even organized religion. Yet trust in institutions is quickly giving way to a nation of cynics. New Barna research sheds light on the faith and culture trends of 2014 at Barna.org.

GPS 2014 Day of Service Across Illinois: One day. One heart. One thousand churches that care.

On Saturday, April 12 churches from across Illinois are encouraged to engage in servant evangelism projects in their own communities. Some churches may even consider banding together to impact their communities. Find out how your church can participate at IBSA.org.

11 reasons pastors are trusted less today

Thom Rainer says a day does not pass that he does not hear from a hurting pastor. Serving in that role has to be one of the most challenging vocations today. Learn the eleven reasons he believes clergy favorability has declined to 37% at Thom Rainer.com.

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