Wednesday, July 22, 2015

10 amazing unseen things that can happen in your church every Sunday

Attend just about any church next Sunday and you'll see the usual obvious things taking place: people are greeted, songs are sung, Scripture is read, a sermon is preached. Discover what you're not seeing at PastorMentor.com.

Get connected at iConnect Aug. 18

iConnect is a conference designed for church pastors and staff who are new to IBSA or who want to reconnect. Come and meet the IBSA staff, learn about what we do, and how we can help your church! Register now at IBSA.org.

News from the Illinois Baptist

Finding joy & purpose in moving forward

IBSA Executive Director Nate Adams ponders the way forward after the loss of a loved one. "Yet because Jesus then conquered death, and because he sent his Spirit to be present with us, and help us continue his example and his mission to the world, we find joy and purpose in moving forward, longing eagerly to see him again." Read more at IB2news.org.

Warning signs that your church is in trouble

Evaluating the growth and health of our ministries is an important task. In this helpful post Perry Noble offers a list of warning signs to watch out for in your church. Get it at OutreachMagazine.com.

8 ways to pray for missionaries

Most believers realize that missionaries need prayer. Their disconnect comes in knowing how to pray for them. The sad reality is that this lack of knowledge means many churches simply say: "God bless the missionaries." Learn how your church can pray more effectively for missionaries at ChuckLawless.com.

Take the Coach Approach

The Coach Approach to Leadership is for all leaders who want to increase productivity, better set goals, strengthen peer relationships, learn coaching tools and much more. Find out how you can 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.