IBSA eConnection

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

The 2014 IBSA Annual Meeting and Pastors' Conference is November 4-6 in Springfield
Nate Adams, IBSA Executive Director, is calling on messengers to the IBSA Annual Meeting to come prepared for a "Concert of Prayer."
"I believe we need to cry out to God for spiritual awakening in our state, and for revival in our churches," he said. Download a series of devotionals you can use to prepare for the concert, get the meeting schedule, and find out more about the Pastors' Conference at IBSA.org/IBSA2014. 
Will you share the Gospel on October 14?
Every Southern Baptist is being challenged to share the Gospel on Tuesday, October 14. Watch as Tim Sadler, IBSA Evangelism Director, explains why all Illinois Baptists should accept this challenge. 

Need help starting a conversation about the Gospel? Sharing it can be as easy as three circles. Find out how to use the 3 Circles: Life Conversation Guide at NAMB.net. 

10 traits of pastors who have healthy long-term tenure 

Over one-half of pastors leave a church before their fourth anniversary. Research from LifeWay shows that the time of greatest fruit in a pastor's ministry does not begin until somewhere around years five to seven. Find out the traits of a healthy pastor at ThomRainer.com.
How small churches can build awesome leaders

The #1 calling of a pastor is not to do the work of the ministry. According to no less an authority than the Apostle Paul, it is "to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up" (Ephesians 4:12). Learn how to build leaders at ChurchLeaders.com. 

News from the Illinois Baptist
Adams: Gifts that keeps on giving
 
The principle of year-round giving is something Illinois Baptists will need to apply more and more to the needs of our Illinois mission field, according to Nate Adams, IBSA Executive Director. Adams outlines the need in Illinois and provides some options for giving, even into eternity, at IB2news.org.

8 idols church leaders still worship today 

Do you ever ask yourself if you worship something or someone other than God? It's a great question to ask and a great heart check. Once you identify idols and root them out, you'll become a better leader. Learn how at CareyNieuwhof.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.

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