Wednesday, February 18, 2015

News from the Illinois Baptist
When God calls, you go

"I think for most people when God really calls you out in faith to something deep, you know in your soul it's going to cost you everything," says church planter Nathan Brown. Learn more about Nathan's journey of faith at IB2news.org.

Don't miss the Student Resource Conference

The Student Resource Conference is this weekend! Register now and receive two free books: "Why Church Matters" and "Rural Youth Ministry." At the conference you'll attend informative breakout sessons and hear Micah Fries, VP of LifeWay Research, discuss how to multiply disciples, leaders, and groups in your church. Register now IBSA.org/students.

Is it time to rethink church business meetings?

It is unwise to assume all churches do things the same way. Even within the same denomination, there are countless different approaches to church practices. Such is certainly the case with church business meetings. Is there a better way? Visit ThomRainer.com to learn more.

'We need a God intervention'

"New Awakening" is the first statewide evangelism conference hosted by IBSA in several years. The theme came out of a season of personal study on the first and second Great Awakenings and other historic revivals, said Tim Sadler, IBSA's director of evangelism. Find out why Sadler believes 'we need a God intervention' at IB2news.org.

7 good reasons for a leader to learn and use the word NO

Sometimes the answer has to be yes, sometimes it has to be no. It may be that one of the most valuable things you can do to protect the integrity and longevity of your leadership is to learn the power of the word no. Find out when you should say "no" at ChurchLeaders.com.

What I've learned and heard about the SBC in the last 8 months

Ronnie Floyd, president, Southern Baptist Convention, shares three lessons he's learned and three concerns he's heard since his election in June. Get the complete picture at RonnieFloyd.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.