Illinois Baptist MISSION ILLINOIS
20 new churches planted this year
My first challenge is ‘me’ John Yi’s ‘selfie’ on leadership P. 16
Close Encounter
in focus
P. 4
FRESH IDEAS
Effective outreach for women’s events Diana Davis P. 13
Stay Connected Get news and commentary online. See page 3 for addresses. News journal of the Illinois Baptist State Association
NOVEMBER 02, 2015
NOW IN 3 LOCATIONS, THIS ANNUAL EVANGELISM EVENT INTRODUCES YOUTH TO CHRIST P. 11
Vol. 109 No. 15 Nonprofit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Peoria, Illinois Permit No. 325
ibsa ANNUAL MEETING
Targets strong churches 5 keys for more baptisms
Marion | When messengers gather for the 109th Annual Meeting of the Illinois Baptist State Association, they will be asked to consider revisions to the constitution and an amended 2016 budget, as well as commitments on behalf of their own congregation to help bring more people to faith in Christ. “Build Your Kingdom Here,” inspired by a popular Christian song, is the theme for the meeting. It focuses on five commitments local churches can make, with the goal of increasing professions of faith and baptisms. P. 3
‘Build Your Kingdom Here’ 109th Annual Meeting Nov 11-12 at FBC Marion IBSA.org/IBSA2015
IBSA Pastors’ Conference
starts at 1 p.m., Tues. Nov. 10