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.
10 commandments of Christian leadership development
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.
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.
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