Wednesday, August 12, 2015

The Mission Illinois Offering: It's a simple yet powerful trio...

Pray for missions in Illinois. Serve for missions in Illinois. Give for missions in Illinois. Please encourage your church to pray and give to support missions through the Illinois Baptist State Association. After all, missions in Illinois are our responsibility. Get resources and download videos for your church at IBSA.org/mio.

7 steps churches are taking to replace the stand-and-greet time

Friendliness is an attitude and atmosphere. Leaders should provide such examples and continuously remind members to be hospitable and friendly at all times. Learn more at ThomRainer.com.

News from the Illinois Baptist

Marriage ruling, healthcare mandate raise religious liberty questions

As the country marked the one-month anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide, religious institutions continued to wrestle with the possible implications. Find out how Southern Baptists are being affected at IB2news.org.

4 reasons to be hopeful about the SBC

SBC President Ronnie Floyd believes, "The size and complexity of the Southern Baptist Convention often makes it the recipient of unfair criticism. I believe there are reasons why you can be hopeful about our convention today and for the future." Find out why at RonnieFloyd.com.

How to be a 'Church for Dummies'

Does your church help people outside the faith or new to faith learn and grow in faith? Learn why being a 'Church for Dummies' is a high compliment at RonEdmondson.com.

Get connected at iConnect August 18

Don't miss your opportunity to get connected. Come and meet the IBSA staff, learn about what we do and how we can help your church! It's not too late to 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.