Wednesday, August 20, 2014

News from the Illinois Baptist

A week in the life of Chicago church planters

Executive Director Nate Adams participated in an IBSA hosted pilot mission project at Judson University in Elgin, one that linked student groups from all over Illinois with church planters in Chicago. Find out what he learned at IB2news.org.

Get more MIO materials for your church online

Mission Illinois Offering Kits are arriving in churches now and additional materials are also available online. Get studies for children, youth and adults; prayer and worship ideas; bulletin and newsletter announcements; and more at IBSA.org/MIO.

21 ways to keep a church from growing

There's nothing wrong with being a small church. However, some small church mentalities can keep a church small. Learn how we sometimes unintentionally halt church growth at RonEdmondson.com.

Elevate Marriage event set for October

Now that same-sex marriages are legal in Illinois, what's the local church to do? Hear leading Southern Baptists share how to strengthen biblical foundations in today's shifting culture at the October 16 Elevate Marriage event for pastors and church leaders in Springfield. Find out how to register at IBSA.org.

The Bible meets life: Betrayal

Have you ever been betrayed? In the Old Testament, Joseph was betrayed by his brothers. He was then sold into slavery. In the New Testament, Jesus was betrayed by one of His disciples, Judas, and was eventually crucified. Read about the One who will never betray you at RonnieFloyd.com.

How to share the Gospel with someone who thinks all Christians are hypocrites

When someone complains that all Christians are hypocrites, do you tell that person that they are right? Learn how you can steer the conversation somewhere eternally productive at ChurchLeaders.com.

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.