IBSA eConnection

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

News from the Illinois Baptist
What's in your spiritual 'hurricane kit'?
What if we as Christians, while trusting in God's providence and sovereignty, prepared for the inevitable crises of life, and also for persecution? What tools would we need in our spiritual hurricane kit? Find out at IB2news.org.
Ten
10 commandments of Christian leadership development
When it comes to developing as a leader...specifically as a Christian leader, there are ten imperatives for development. Discover why these challenges will help develop you as a leader at EricGeiger.com.
Pew: Christians decline while 'nones' increase
The number of Christians in America has dropped nearly 8 percentage points since 2007 while the number of religiously unaffiliated adults has increased by nearly 7 percentage points during the same period. Get the numbers at BPnews.net.
Road sign with fatigue image with hi-res rendered artwork that could be used for any graphic design. 13 signs of leadership fatigue                             

Leadership is sometimes wearisome - so wearisome that we come close to giving up. This list of symptoms of "leadership fatigue" is not to discourage you, but instead to help you recognize them, address them, and move forward. Read the list at ThomRainer.com. 

IBSA Children's Camps
This summer, parents can choose between four full-week camp opportunities for their children in grades 3-6. The theme, "Treasure Island: Discovering Truth and Our Mission to the World," is designed to help kids learn how to be missionaries by sharing the gospel every day. Get more information and register at IBSA.org.
The Collegiate Ministry Resource Conference
IBSA is hosting a Collegiate Ministry Resource Conference May 29-30 for college ministry leaders and their key students. Learn why you should attend and register at IBSA.org.

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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