News from the Illinois Baptist
Easter: Only the beginning
In churches both here and around the world, so much preparation goes into getting ready for Easter. Of course, that's as it should be. Easter is arguably the church's greatest single day of celebration. Though surrounded by distractions like bunnies, egg hunts and new spring fashions, it suffers far less secularization than Christmas. And because Easter is always Sunday, it gives every local church a special opportunity to shine in its own community. Yet, in an effective, evangelistic church, Easter is only the beginning. Read more from Nate Adams at iB2news.org.
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 What are you going to do with the kids at church this summer?
The newest issue of Resource is full of ideas. Plus calendar pages for IBSA events from May-August, brainstorming space, and help from the experts. We've got you covered with the Summer 2014 issue of Resource Magazine. It's coming to your mailbox or you can read it now at Resource.IBSA.org.
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 10 fears of church leaders
We all know that God has commanded us not to fear but, in our humanity and sinfulness, we do lapse into fear. So what are the most common fears of church leaders today? Thom Rainer shares the ten he hears most often, listed in his perceived order of frequency. Read them at ThomRainer.com.
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 Low-cost website, e-giving, apps available through LifeWay
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 April 13 is Cooperative Program Sunday
Do your church members under- stand how the Cooperative Program works? Do they know why it's the best method for funding missions work? Give them the answers to these questions and others on CP Sunday. Learn more about CP and get CP materials to share at IBSA.org/CP.
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 10 ways to be a welcoming church
Raise your hand if you want to make visitors to your church feel awkward. Hopefully, no one wants visitors to feel uncomfortable, but it often happens, even unintentionally. Welcoming guests well is important, especially with Easter upon us. Learn 10 ways to be a more welcoming church at ChurchLeaders.com.
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