January 31 Church Technology Conference: For staff and volunteer leaders. Where: IBSA Building, Springfield. Contact: CathyWaters@IBSA.org
February 20-21: Student Resource Conference for paid and volunteer student ministry leaders, and students who are leaders. Where: IBSA Building, Springfield. Contact: CathyWaters@IBSA.org
February 23, 24: Tax and Retirement Planning Seminar - Free seminar for pastors and church financial leaders; led by Rick Wells, GuideStone Financial Resources. Where: Feb. 23—IBSA Building, Springfield; Feb. 24—Emmanuel, Lemont. When: 9 a.m. to noon. Contact: AlexisDumire@IBSA.org
February 28: VBS Clinic - Training in multiple ages and areas. Where: Feb. 28—IBSA Building, Springfield; March 6—FBC Marion; March 7—Pleasant Hill, Mt. Vernon; March 28—Uptown, Chicago. When: Times vary. Contact: CathyWaters@IBSA.org
March 6, 7, 28: VBS Clinics - Training in multiple ages and areas. Where: Feb. 28—IBSA Building, Springfield; March 6—FBC Marion; March 7—Pleasant Hill, Mt. Vernon; March 28—Uptown, Chicago. When: Times vary. Contact: CathyWaters@IBSA.org
March 9, 10, 16: Children’s Evangelism Conferences - Training for children’s workers and parents; locations TBA. Contact: TimSadler@IBSA.org
March 14: Children’s Ministry Day - Hands-on ministry projects for kids in grades 1-6. Where: 13 locations around the state.
March 20-21: Disaster Relief Training - Classes in chainsaw, food prep, mudout, childcare, chaplaincy, and more. Where: Lincoln Avenue, Jacksonville.
March 20-21: Rekindling the Call - A free retreat for IBSA pastors. Where: Lake Sallateeska Camp.
March 20-21: Ministers’ Wives’ Retreat - “Dress for Success: It’s not about fashion; it’s about faith.” Where: IBSA Building, Springfield. Contact: CarmenHalsey@IBSA.org
March 27-28: Evangelism Resource Conference - Renew, refresh, and regenerate your pulpit ministry. Where: Tabernacle, Decatur.
