Wednesday, January 28, 2015

News from the Illinois Baptist
1,200 Midwest leaders gather for summit in Springfield

Hundreds of leaders from 13 states across the Midwest were in Springfield, Ill., last week for the Midwest Leadership Summit, a triennial training event facilitated by state Baptist conventions in the region and national Southern Baptist entities. See more at IB2news.org.

Dealing with objections when you witness

One of the more basic aspects of sharing Christ involves recognizing and dealing with objections or excuses people raise when you witness. It's so easy for us to go into apologetics mode, or to answer the first thing the other person brings up and lose track of sharing the Gospel. Find out what to do at AlvinReid.com.

Alvin Reid is a scheduled speaker at the March 27-28 IBSA Evangelism Conference. Learn more about the conference at IBSA.org.

'Dress for Success' Ministers' Wives' Retreat

Dressing for success is not about fashion, it's about faith. Come discover your spiritual style, enjoy fellowship with other Ministers' Wives, receive encouragement and learn new skills March 20-21 at the IBSA Building in Springfield. Get more information at IBSA.org.

Ministers' Tax Guide for 2014 Returns

The 2015 edition of GuideStone's annual 'Tax Return Preparation and Federal Reporting Guide, Ministers' Tax Guide for 2014 Returns' is now available. Both active and retired ministers, church treasurers and other church leaders will find it to be a valuable resource. Find out how to get your free copy at IBSA.org.

Find out where you can attend one of our IBSA 2015 Tax Seminars in February.

When you know you have a church problem

If you've been a pastor for any length of time, you've dealt with complaints, criticisms, and challenges. You've experienced church problems. Learn how to face these problems at PastorsToday.com.

Student Resource Conference

The Student Resource Conference is for paid and volunteer student ministry leaders and students (7th - 12th grade) who are leaders in their church and who want to learn how to better multiply disciples, leaders, and groups. Learn more at IBSA.org.

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.