Baptists hold national prayer meeting for their Convention and the world
For one whole year leading up to the 2015 Southern Baptist Convention, the meeting's main issue was made crystal clear. It wouldn't be theological differences or other debates. Not even denominational decline or cultural change. Read about it at IB2news.org.
6 simple requests from first-time guests
Request #4. Please be empathetic. "I am a single mom with four young children. Please understand it's a struggle to get to church." "I am an introvert who is scared to death when I visit a church. Please don't invade my personal space too much." "I can't afford the clothes many people can. Please don't look down on me." See all six at ThomRainer.com.
Small groups really do matter
Learn how to develop leaders, launch new groups, and feed people spiritually at the Groups Matter Conference in Springfield or Mt. Vernon. Find out how to register at IBSA.org.
What an 'unlikely convert' told the SBC
"I often tell people I was not converted out of homosexuality," Rosaria Butterfield, a former lesbian told the SBC. "I was converted out of unbelief. And then the Lord started working on some other stuff." Read what she said at IB2news.org.
Get the ERLC and ADF manual on preparing Christians and churches for legal intrusions and for other threats on the horizon. Download your free copy at ERLC.com.
Learn the Coach Approach to Leadership
The Coach Approach benefits greater organizational strength, better relationships with peers and those you lead.This is an August 14-15 event for all leaders - men and women. Find out how you can participate at IBSA.org.
Need for church security highlighted by Charleston shooting
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6 simple requests from first-time guests 
Learn the Coach Approach to Leadership 
