August
Jesus-Focused Youth Ministry Forum: August 7, 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m., First Baptist Church Columbia. Come with your ministry team to refocus on Jesus’ simple approach to life and ministry. You’ll discover how to put that into action in your lives and ministries. Cost is $35 per person through August 4, and $50 after. For more information or to register, call (217) 391-3127 or e-mail barbarahalleman@IBSA.org.

Evangelistic Small Groups & Organic Church Training: August 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Baptist Student Center in Carbondale, 825 W. Mill Street. NAMB National Missionary Lyle Seltmann will lead this training to equip pastors and lay leaders to use small groups to reach the unchurched and to start new works. This free conference includes lunch. Register by August 11 by contacting Chase Abner at (618) 534-7654 or chaseabner@IBSA.org.

Youth Ministry Forum: August 13, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Third Baptist Church, Marion. Connect with other youth ministry leaders across the state. Conference includes lunch and free youth ministry resources. For more information contact  (217) 391-3124 or e-mail barbarahalleman@IBSA.org.

Churches of Strength Conference Super Saturday Seminar: August 14, Deep South – Third Baptist Church, Marion.  This free conference begins with a continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. followed by three hours of training in music, worship, Sunday School, evangelism and more. For more information call (217) 391-3124 or e-mail cathywaters@IBSA.org.

Slo-Pitch Softball Tournament: August 21, play begins at 7:30 a.m. at Rotary Park in Decatur, located on Business Route 51 South between Decatur and Elwin. Cost is $90 per team, players must attend a Southern Baptist church and sign the roster form. Register by 4:30 p.m. on August 16. For more information call (217) 391-3127 or e-mail barbarahalleman@IBSA.org.

Churches of Strength Conference Super Saturday Seminar: August 28, Chicagoland – Broadview Baptist Church, Broadview.  This free conference begins with a continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. followed by three hours of training in music, worship, Sunday School, evangelism and more. For more information call (217) 391-3124 or e-mail cathywaters@IBSA.org.