Wednesday, September 3, 2014
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News from the Illinois Baptist
Page hears from pastors, church planters at Chicagoland listening sessions
Frank Page is president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee, but he also carries the title CEO, which he has often said means "chief encouraging officer." Operating in that role, Page joined pastors and church planters in northern Illinois for two "listening sessions" in August. Find out was discussed at IB2news.org.
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 Mission Illinois Offering
Our best evangelism opportunities are with the young. In fact, 77% of people who follow Christ make their commitment by age 21. Our IBSA missionaries, church planters, and church strengthening staff are reaching kids and their families. September 14-21 is the Missions Illinois Offering Week of Prayer.
To order additional MIO materials for your church, visit IBSA.org/mio or e-mail MissionIllinois@IBSA.org.
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 Prayers you can pray for your pastor
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The Leadership issue of Resource
The newest issue of Resource is about cultivating leaders of every variety, plus upcoming events, room for brainstorming and planning suggestions for fall. Order a copy from Communications@IBSA.org or read it online at IBSA.org/Resource.
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 5 steps to creating a culture of evangelism in your church
It is a sad reality today that many churches are simply not reaching people for Christ. It's not always about numbers, fellowship, or even discipleship. It's about creating a culture of evangelism. Learn how at LifeWay.com.
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 The absolute most common reason change is resisted
What's the most common reason change is resisted? It's an emotion people feel. They may not even be able to describe it, but it's more powerful at the time than the excitement the change may bring. Find out what that emotion is at RonEdmondson.com.
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