IBSA eConnection

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

News from the Illinois Baptist
IBSA Board approves 2016 goals, hears report on ministry challenges
The tally of the 2014 Annual Church Profiles filed by IBSA churches shows the need in Illinois is growing, and the recent call to prayer for spiritual awakening is on target. At their spring meeting, the IBSA Board heard about this and other ACP report findings, approved the 2016 budget, and honored staff members for their service. Read the full board report at IB2news.org. 

Progress report: 10 burdens about the SBC 

Since becoming SBC President Ronnie Floyd has compiled a specific list of 10 burdens he has heard people express about about the Southern Baptist Convention. Get a progress report about the actions being taken to address these burdens at RonnieFloyd.com. 

Don't miss this Evangelism Conference   
The New Awakening Evangelism Conference for pastors and church leaders is just a few weeks away. You don't want to miss the great breakout conferences being offered, including: creating a culture of witnessing, growing the small town church, Bible storying, and more. Check out the list of conferences and register to attend at IBSA.org. 
5 things people blame the Church for...but shouldn't
There's a lot of church bashing going on these days. Doubtless people have been hurt by the church. It's one thing to have a bad experience. It's another to hang on to them for far longer than you should. Find out why at CareyNieuwhof.com.
Get ready for the Priority Women's Resource Conference

Ladies, have we got a conference for you! The Priority Women's Resource Conference is April 24-25 at Tabernacle BC in Decatur. Hear from great speakers and dedicated missionaries, celebrate missions, watch a preview of the Kendrick brothers' new movie, "War Room," and more. Get additional information and register at IBSA.org. 

7 encouraging trends in global Christianity

With more conflict over religious liberty in the United States and high-profile martyrdoms around the world, it would seem Christianity is in global peril. But that's not the case, according to a new report at FactsandTrends.net. 

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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