IBSA eConnection

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Six senior adults happily singing from song books.  On a white background.
News from the Illinois Baptist
Adams: An old song made new again
Our youngest son, Ethan, recently mentioned to his mom and me that he had heard a couple of great new Christian songs he really liked. We asked what they were, hoping that we had been listening to enough Christian radio to perhaps recognize them. Read more at iB2news.org.

Young female comforting patient in hospital ward Do you treat your church newcomers like cancer patients? Surprise: You should!

A cancer hospital may not be the first place you would look for insights on welcoming a church visitor, but maybe you should. Read the insights one patient discovered as he worked his way to healing at ChurchLeaders.com.
B101: What we believe about God, the Father
"Hello, God," a kindergartener in our Sunday school once greeted me. I shouldn't have been surprised. After all, we were in God's house, and I would think this child expected to meet God there. Read the entire article from Pastor Don Sharp and get the second issue of B101 at IBSA.org.
10 trends coming in the next 10 years 10 ways to improve your ministry today

Pastors and church leaders have many options to strengthen their ministry. Read a book. Attend a conference. Talk to another leader. Take a class, or earn another degree. Listen to a podcast. Watch a web seminar. However, Jesus' ministry teaches how to improve your ministry today. Chuck Lawless shares these 10 simple points at ThomRainer.com.

Worship to God. Element of design. Worship Leader's Retreat May 3 in Springfield

With breakout sessions for full-time, part-time and volunteer worship leaders, keyboardists, praise teams, instrumentalists, and technical teams, your worship team will be blessed by the training they receive from the IBSA Worship Leader's Retreat. Get more information about the clinicians, break-out sessions, and more at IBSA.org.

 

Group Of Male Friends Meeting In Caf              Restaurant 4 types of friends every pastor needs

Pastors may be the most well-known, loneliest men on the face of the earth. Friendship is a vital part of New Testament ministry and leadership. Without quality, biblical friendships, we are modeling a flawed Christian lifestyle for our church members. Learn about the four types of friends pastors need in their ministry journey at PastorsToday.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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