March 2020
Chicagoland Baptists,
God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear…
(Psalm 46:1-2a)
In case you need more information about the coronavirus and didn’t see this already, here is IBSA’s 8-point checklist. SBC leaders are calling for a Day of Prayer this Sunday (3/15). Let’s pray for wisdom for each other here in Chicagoland to lead our churches and minister to our communities well during this time…
As many large events are being cancelled and most universities are moving towards online instruction, this is a good time to remind you of all the web offerings IBSA has:
· Webinars like “Pastor Plus,” “Leading to the Next Level,” and “ReVision Revitalization”
· Online Courses like “Leading through Change” [in progress] and “Breaking through Growth Barriers” [coming soon]
· Online Cohort options
· And many more online resources!
Here’s someone to know about – Pastor Kwon Han. Pastor Han moved from Dallas to Chicagoland in 2002 to plant The Lord’s Church, which meets in Naperville. He has been reaching out to Korean-speakers ever since. He is also the President of the Korean Baptist Fellowship, a group of about 20 Korean-speaking SBC churches in Chicagoland. Including retired pastors and pastors’ wives there are regularly 30 people at their monthly gatherings that meet in different member churches for business, worship, fellowship, equipping opportunities, and sometimes guest speakers.
Here are some events to know about –
· If you’re new to IBSA or wanting to get reconnected, we’re hosting a CHI-Connect event at Brainard Avenue on Saturday, March 21st from 9:00 – 11:00 AM. Check out the attached flyer!
· We’re super excited about the CHICAGO CAMP we’re putting on for 4th-8th graders July 10th – 12th in Streator. We have Autry Watkins lined up to be the speaker and Philip Allen is going to be the musician. You can register here.
· Could you use a mission team to help you with outreach or a project this July 22nd – 27th? Sign up to be part of Missio Chicago or email Dennis Conner for more info.
· If you know of something happening that others should know about, let us know and we’ll help spread the word!
Here’s something else to know about – We have six, top-notch seminaries. Just by being a member of a cooperating SBC church, you or anyone in your church can attend for around half-price!
Resting in His Sovereign Grace,
Bryan R. Price
Zone 1 Church Consultant
Church Resources Team
Illinois Baptist State Association – Chicago
630-908-0853 (Cell)
Nathan Carter
Zone 1 Church Consultant
Church Resources Team
Illinois Baptist State Association – Chicago
312-493-3726 (Cell)