Question: I hear at least 8 million people in Illinois do not know Jesus. That number is overwhelming to a small church. Are we responsible for the eternal fate of 8 million people? Answer: We are responsible to share the gospel in our Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). […]
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Lift high the cross
Greg Zanis left his home in Aurora, Ill., and drove to El Paso, Texas, where he delivered 22 handmade crosses—painted white with red hearts and the names of the shooting victims—to a memorial near the Walmart where they were gunned down while shopping on a Saturday morning. Then he headed to Dayton, Ohio, to deliver […]
Mission Illinois: Hearts for tomorrow
I recently learned of the passing of Mary Lou Cameron at age 99. Mary Lou was the widow of Harold Cameron, who was state missions director and a church planting leader at IBSA for many years. I didn’t know Mary Lou personally, but her passing reminded me of the only time I remember meeting her […]
What’s hampering your recruiting?
More than 10 million people volunteer in only seven organizations: Special Olympics, Salvation Army, YMCA, Habitat for Humanity, United Way, American Red Cross, Big Brothers/Big Sisters. And yet there are hundreds of volunteer organizations. The reason those few organizations have the lion’s share of volunteers is because they offer a compelling vision. They move the […]
To protect and to serve
Some churches have business meetings every month. Some have them once a year. My home church has probably the most common practice, gathering once a quarter to hear reports and consider major actions not already approved in our annual budget and ministry plan. An extra meeting at church every three months really isn’t that much […]
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