Wednesday, August 6, 2014

8 ways the enemy attacks churches

Chuck Lawless has studied spiritual warfare and worked as a church consultant for more than twenty years. He's found these two worlds often collide: churches fail to recognize the schemes of a real enemy, and they have no plan to respond. Learn the primary ways he's seen the enemy attack churches at ThomRainer.com.

Your top Sunday morning priorities

What is your priority as you arrive at church on Sunday? Is it to assure your child has two matching shoes? To lead a great small group class? Greet guests? Enjoy Christian friends? Get a list of the top 6 priorities at IBSA.org.

News from the Illinois Baptist

Why breakout requires leaders who break down
Many churches are like a broken down car. They were running fine, but something happened along the way, and now the church is not functioning and operating the way Jesus intended. Learn what it takes for churches to breakout at IB2news.org.

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The case for church attendance

There used to be an understanding that unless one was deathly ill or there was a family emergency, you just never ever missed church. So what has changed and caused so many people to view the church as a disposable good instead of as an intricate part of one's spiritual life? Get the biblical case for church attendance at GCDiscipleship.com.

Is your church stuck or just small?

If a church is healthy but not getting bigger, then it's not stuck. It's just small and that's OK. Find out why numerical growth isn't the be-all, end-all sign of church health at ChurchLeaders.com.

Church Strengthening Conferences are back!

If you live in the Bloomington-Normal, Springfield or Marion areas don't miss Church Strengthening Conferences coming later this month and in September. Visit IBSA.org to learn how you can participate in these free leadership events.

IBSA eConnection is a weekly e-newsletter designed to provide Illinois Baptists with useful information and resources. We pray it enriches your ministry and helps your church to grow and minister.