We believe the gathering of leaders is worth it. It's when leaders gather that we can remind one another that the mission of reaching people with the gospel is urgently important, and bigger than any of our individual lives, or churches. We cannot, we must not, allow ourselves to grow isolated or believe that we are meant to do it alone. Read more on leaders from Nate Adams at IB2news.org.
Micah Fries to speak at Student Resource Event
The featured speaker at the Feb. 20-21 Student Resource Conference in Springfield is Micah Fries. He is the Vice President of LifeWay Research and the Associate Pastor of Teaching and Mission at Fairview Church. Come hear Fries discuss how to multiply disciples, leaders, and groups in your church. Learn more about the conference at IBSA.org/students.
Johnny Hunt, pastor of First Baptist Woodstock, GA and a past SBC president, is one of three featured speakers at the March 27-28 IBSA Evangelism Conference. Learn more about the conference at IBSA.org.
Relationships that keep first-time guests attending your church
Being intentional about connecting new people to folks in your church will exponentially increase the likelihood that they'll stick around. First-time guests can connect in a meaningful way, to people that fit into three distinct categories. Learn the three categories of relationships at ChurchLeaders.com.
3 ways Satan tries to hinder your church Opportunities for church growth are often incited by challenges, problems, or even attacks. Time and again the early believers faced persecution, problems, and challenges. But the advance of the gospel would not be hindered. Learn what the early church did at Pastors.com.
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Micah Fries to speak at Student Resource Event
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Relationships that keep first-time guests attending your church
