Hitting the mark: Why generous giving is a necessary stretch
The numbers may be surprising. A people who claim generous giving as a way of life, with the biblical standard of 10% as their benchmark, give only about 3% of their income to charitable causes, including their local church. Learn more at IB2news.org.
10 reasons to send a weekly e-mail to your church or group
Youth Encounter is just days away, have you registered?
Join other students Sunday, October 11 from 3-10 p.m. at a church near you -- Chicago, Decatur, and Mt. Vernon -- for worship, praise and evangelism. The cost is just $25 for IBSA churches and includes dinner. The price goes up to $30 at the door, so register before October 9. Get more information at IBSA.org.
AWSOM is coming in November!
"Amazing Women Serving Our Maker" is an event designed for young ladies in grades 7-12. Missionaries will make world missions come alive and challenge girls to take the Gospel to those who have never heard. They'll also hear about the need for Christ in Bangladesh, and how it is God's desire for everyone to "live free" through Jesus. Find out how to register at IBSA.org.
Why the unchurched or newly-churched may not come to your small group
Healthy churches tend to have small groups that are intentional about reaching non-believers. They set that goal, and they seek to reach lost people and then disciple new believers. Learn how at ChuckLawless.com.
7 popular myths about leadership
Leadership is often not easy to define in a few simple words. In fact, there are many myths when it comes to even what leadership means - certainly how its practiced. Get the scoop at RonEdmondson.com.
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