YOUTH ENCOUNTER 2026
About: Where: Four locations South: TBD Metro East: Heartland Baptist Church, Alton Central: Cross Church, Carlinville North: Woodland Baptist Church, Peoria When: October 11 | Price: TBD Contact: TammyButler@IBSA.org
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October 2026
SEND NETWORK: CHICAGO
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ALL CHURCH TRAINING: GREATER WABASH/GRAYVILLE
ALL CHURCH TRAINING (ACT) is a regional event created to equip pastors, ministry leaders, and volunteers with practical, high-impact training - right where you are.
Bring the whole team!
PRIORITY MONTHLY LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE TEAMS
About: TBA When: October 20 Contact: TammyButler@IBSA.org or CarmenHalsey-Menghnini@IBSA.org
iConnect
For pastors who are new to their position or new to IBSA within the past 18 months. Join IBSA staff for an opportunity to learn how Illinois Baptist and Cooperative Program ministries can help your church missions and ministries.
November 2026
2026 IBSA ANNUAL MEETING – METRO COMMUNITY
Held every year in early November, the IBSA Annual Meeting is a gathering of messengers and guests from the nearly 900 member churches which form the Illinois Baptist State Association. The 2026 meeting features two days of breakouts, preaching, ministry gatherings, and worship, as well as business sessions, at Metro Community Church in Edwardsville, IL […]
2026 AWSOM WEEKEND
About: AWSOM is a student conference for girls in 5th-12th grades. There is solid bible teaching time, real world issues discussed in age appropriate breakouts, and authentic worship. We have a lot of fun and learn how to grow in our faith. Where: Tabernacle Baptist Church Decatur When: Friday, November 13 – Saturday, November 14, […]
2026 FORGED STUDENT GUYS RETREAT
Price: $35 per person Includes meals, lodging, and a t-shirt. Register before Oct 15 to guarantee a shirt. Registration: REGISTER HERE! Questions: Contact Janet Sheley JanetSheley@ibsa.org 217-391-3126
2026 LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS OFFERING AND WEEK OF PRAYER
About: The International Mission Board of the SBC reports over 2.8 billion people who have little or no access to the Gospel. Your prayers and gifts to the 2026 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering are a tremendous support and blessing in getting His Message out to the nations. Where: Your Church More information: IMB.org/generosity/lottie-moon-christmas-offering Questions: IMB.org/contact-us
January 2027
MIDWEST LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Where: Crowne Plaza 3000 South Dirksen Parkway Springfield, IL 62703 When: Tuesday, January 26 – Thursday, January 28 Watch for more details!
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