The state of race relations in America, from Ferguson to New York, and coast to coast, is demanding fresh thinking on race in all kinds of churches-including here in Illinois. More than 500 church leaders gathered in Nashville last week for a summit on racial reconciliation and the gospel. Read the Illinois Baptist's coverage at IB2news.org.
9 traits of church bullies
#5: They are famous for saying "people are saying." Church bullies "love to gather tidbits of information and shape it to their own agendas," says Thom Rainer. Read the other characteristics at ThomRainer.com
Become a trained Disaster Relief volunteer
Through the Cooperative Program, Southern Baptists operate the nation's third-largest disaster relief organization, behind only the Red Cross and Salvation Army. You can train to be a volunteer April 17-18 at Streator Baptist Camp. Learn how at IBSA.org/dr.
Barna measures religious skepticism
One in four unchurched adults in America are either atheists or agnostics, according to a Barna Group study. Today's skeptics are younger, more educated, and more diverse. Read the report at Barna.org.
Living a life with intention is the theme of this year's IBSA Priority Women's Resource Conference. The two-day conference will including worship and large-group sessions led by nationally known speakers, 40 breakout offerings, ministers' wives luncheon, exhibit area, 5K walk/run, and a screening of "War Room," a new film from the creators of "Fireproof" and "Courageous." Get all the information you need at IB2news.org.
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Become a trained Disaster Relief volunteer
5 mistakes to avoid this Easter
