Wednesday, March 4, 2015

News from the Illinois Baptist
Illinois churches join national SBC call to prayer

Churches across Illinois are leading concerts of prayer similar to the prayer for spiritual awakening at the IBSA Annual Meeting in November. The call to prayer comes ahead of the 2015 Southern Baptist Convention meeting in Columbus, June 10-11. Learn why the need for prayer is so urgent at IB2news.org.

Worship Resource Conference

Music, praise, and worship leaders are invited to come the Worship Resource Conference and add to your church's music ministry at this cutting-edge training. Hear presenters from LifeWay, IBSA, and music ministers from across Illinois. Every participant will receive a gift bag full of music ministry resources! Get more information and register at IBSA.org.

10 predictions about the future church and shifting attendance

Those of us in Western culture who are over age 30 were born into a culture that could conceivably still be called Christian. However, many in the younger generations are churchless and will soon eclipse the churched. While no one's really sure of what's ahead for churches, learn 10 possibilities at CareyNieuwhof.com.

Children's Evangelism Conference

How do you share the Gospel with children? Receive evangelism training for parents, children's Sunday School teachers, and other ministry workers at one of our three Children's Evangelism Conferences March 9, 16, and 17. Get the list of locations and register at IBSA.org.

Why your church needs a new members class

Did you know new members who connect with a small group are nearly five times more likely to stay at a church than those who don't? Learn more reasons why your church can benefit from a new members class at ThomRainer.com.

5 easy ways to quickly improve your church's website

"We need a new church website!," is often the battle cry often from churches who are frustrated with the current state of their website. But building and maintaining a church website can be a long and difficult process. Until then, learn five quick ways to make your church's site better at DarrelGirardier.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.