Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Your church -- an agent of change?

In Acts, Paul beautifully portrays a timeless strategy for evangelism that doesn't overreact, underreact or counteract. Instead, it's a prayerful choice to consistently have a discerning ethic of engaging culture. Find out how one Southern Baptist leader believes your church can become an agent of cultural change at ChristianityToday.com.

GO Team application deadline nears

Students interested in taking part in an international GO Team mission trip this summer need to apply no later than March 1. Mission trip destinations include Haiti, Jamaica, Guatemala, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic. Get trip applications and information at IBSA.org.

7 lies pastors believe

The role of pastors has many expectations and pressures. One of those pressures is how isolated many pastors feel from the people in their congregation. That isolation can lead to a misunderstanding of reality. If pastors aren't careful, they can begin to believe lies about themselves or their ministries. Learn more about the 7 lies pastors often believe at ChurchLeaders.com.

News from the Illinois Baptist

A call to pray for collegians

Evan was involved in a small youth group at his home church until he went away to college. While at college his faith was tested, but eventually strengthened to the point that he felt compelled to return to his home church and share his passion for Christ with his youth group. Learn the four points he shared with those 17 students that transformed their lives at iB2news.org.

15 ideas to help you evaluate your church bulletin

How are you leveraging your bulletin (or program ... or worship folder ... or whatever you call it) to communicate with your people? What do you think your piece does particularly well? Visit VisionRoom.com to find out how to make your church bulletin even more effective.

IBSA Technical Ministries Conference

Can your church audio and video team use some help in the area of technical support? IBSA is holding a Technical Ministries Conference March 1 at the IBSA Building from 9 a.m.-noon. We'll explore working with soundboards and microphones. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to attend a ProPresenter basic and intermediate seminar. Find out how to register at IBSA.org.

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.