Nate Adams writes, "I feel we're in the middle of something. As a middle-sized state convention here in the middle of the country, and now in the middle of a funding challenge, we are also in the middle of some crucial questions about how we do ministry. Read more at IB2news.org.
IBSA Annual Meeting targets 5 goals
"Build Your Kingdom Here" is the theme for the IBSA Annual Meeting set for November 11-12. First Baptist Church of Marion, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, is hosting the event. Learn more at IBSA.org.
What if every Southern Baptist shared the Gospel on October 15?
According to Barna, only 52% of evangelicals shared their faith with someone in the past year. In a recent LifeWay study, 48% said that spiritual matters do not tend to come up in their everyday conversations. Join the plan to change all that at RonnieFloyd.com.
"We're a friendly church!" It's a phrase heard regularly in most churches. Often, the more true statement is, "We're really friendly with one another." Is it possible that newcomers to your small group or your church perceive your sweet fellowship as cliquish? Flip to page 13 of the Illinois Baptist online and find out what you can do.
The dangers of only looking at the past
Some leaders are stuck in the past. While there are dangers in leading with only a view of the present or with only a view of the future, leading with your mind only rooted in the past is destructive. Learn the five dangers at EricGeiger.com.
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IBSA Annual Meeting targets 5 goals 
