Wednesday, August 19, 2015

The Mission Illinois Offering: Pray

Illinois Baptists have a history of strong support for missions-praying for workers, participating in hands-on service, and giving through special offerings. But our missions commitment here in Illinois needs to be elevated to a new level. The spiritual need in Illinois is great, and so is our responsibility to do something about it. Learn what your church can do at IB2news.org.

10 questions to ask before attending worship this weekend

Worship is not only about what we do when the church gathers; it is what we are to do every day. The best worship is a continuum of: worshiping God by getting ready to meet Him; worshiping Him with His people through His Word and His Spirit; and worshiping Him by being obedient to His Word. Find out more at ChuckLawless.com.

Is the smartphone killing weekend church services?
As almost everyone by this point has noticed, even committed church attenders are attending weekend church services less often. Online options are one of the reasons why even committed Christians are attending church less frequently. Learn what church leaders can do in response at CareyNeiuwhof.com.

7 foolproof ways to create an evangelistic culture in your church

So your church is "evangelical." But is it evangelistic? Learn how to build an evangelistic culture that's about more than baptism numbers at ChurchLeaders.com.

Fresh challenges for churches

Family has changed, and in more than just diversity and ethnicity. How will the church respond? Find out in the fall issue of Resource Magazine, just flip to page 2 in the e-reader. Plus get the scoop on IBSA's fall events for churches.

Yes, groups still matter

Attend the IBSA Groups Matter Conference and learn how to develop your leaders, why churches grow when groups grow, and feed your people. Register now for this August 28-29 conference 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.