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April 13 is Cooperative Program Sunday
Cooperative Program giving is vital to our work as Southern Baptists, but our church members will only know that if we tell them - again and again. That's how we hand it down to the next generation. When they ask, "Why support the Cooperative Program?" Show them this clip and let the CP guy tell them why. Learn more about CP and get CP materials at IBSA.org/CP.
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News from the Illinois Baptist
Who's leading the marriage charge?
Same-sex marriage is not being tried in the court of public opinion. It's being tried in the courts and public opinion. And the latest evidence is it's winning in both sectors. Same-sex marriage is legal in 17 states. And, one way or another, it's pending in the remaining 33. Learn more about the latest legal maneuvering at iB2news.org.
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 Lessons in first-time guest gift giving |
 Are you ready for Missions Spectacular?
Missions Spectacular is an annual IBSA missions event featuring ministry projects for individuals and families. This year, you can choose from three dates, four locations and more than 40 projects. Get all the information and find out how to register at IBSA.org/MS2014.
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 Become a more daring leader: 7 risks to take today
The problem with many leaders is that there is a gap between what they want to see happen and what they will do today. We dream of a radical new future, but then we answer e-mail all day, go to meetings, inhale caffeine and go home preparing for a repeat the next day. Learn how to break through the mundaneness and be more daring at CareyNieuwhof.com.
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 9 reasons you should make the most of 'big days' for growth
Rick Warren says, "One of the secrets to Saddleback's growth over the years is 'big days.' There are three holidays we've used powerfully - Easter, Christmas Eve, and Mother's Day - and then a few other weekends ... We plan for those days and we use them as an evangelism tool and a stimulus to motivate our members on to growth for the rest of the year." Learn more about making the most of big days at Pastors.com. |
 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 members will be blessed by the training they receive from the IBSA Worship Leader's Retreat. Get information about the clinicians, break-out sessions, and more at IBSA.org.
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