February 2022
Chicagoland Baptists,
The days are getting longer. Spring is right around the corner!
If you want to join tomorrow’s (2/16) weekly Prayer Call from 9:00 to 9:30 AM, just click here (or dial 331-218-1983 | Conference ID: 417 989 432#).
Uptown Baptist Church has a couple hand sanitizer dispensers they would be glad to give you. Just contact Mark Jones if interested.
Here is someone to know about – Bishop Troy Garner, Sr. Pastor Garner is the third pastor of the Universal Baptist Church in Harvey. He and his lovely wife, Dr. Debra J. Garner, have been married for 38 years and have 12 children! Over the past 3 years at Universal the Lord has added to the church with over 50 baptisms. Their theme is: “This Is Our Finest Hour!” He has many stories to tell that would encourage you. Reach out to him!
Here are some events to know about –
· The ERLC is hosting an online discussion of Racial Reconciliation Efforts and the SBC on 2/23. Our very own Jon Kelly of Chicago West Bible Church will be a panelist. More info here.
· If you are a new IBSA pastor or ministry leader, IConnect is a great way to learn about the vast resources IBSA has made available for your church. In addition you will have the opportunity to meet the Springfield staff and tour the state convention offices. The next IConnect is on 3/24 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Register here.
Want to attend a free virtual VBS Training on 3/26? Go here.
The CMBA Women’s Conference – “Thriving in a New Normal” – is coming up on 3/5 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Harmony Community Church in Chicago. Contact Mindy Cobb for more info and to register. The IBSA Priority Women’s Conference is 4/29-30. More info here.
Messenger Pre-registration is open for the SBC Annual Meeting in Anaheim, CA, 6/14-15. Go here.
Mark your calendars for a Chicago Camp at Streator 7/28-30 that is being put on by Chicagoland Baptists for Chicagoland Baptists. If you have any youth and are interested, let us know!
Here’s something else to know about – Would it be helpful for you to know the demographic data of a neighborhood you’re trying to reach? Or the names and addresses of everyone within a certain radius of your church? If so, just contact Kim Ayers in the IBSA office and she would be glad to get that information for you!
For the Cause of Christ in Chicagoland,
Dr. Bryan R. Price
Zone 1 Church Consultant
Leadership Development Team
Illinois Baptist State Association – Chicagoland
630-908-0853 (Cell)
Nathan Carter
Zone 1 Church Consultant
Leadership Development Team
Illinois Baptist State Association – Chicagoland
312-493-3726 (Cell)
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