Get Equipped
Your education to pastoral ministry may have been through seminary. You may have learned it from a trusted mentor. Or you may have simply figured it out “on the job.” No matter your training, you’ve discovered that there is always more to learn. With the changing dynamics of culture and less uniformity in approaches to church ministry, pastoral leadership is more challenging than ever.
We supply online and in-person resources to help you keep growing to meet today’s needs.
online resource center
You need help right now. Our new online resource center provides instant help with ministry’s most frequent challenges. This new, searchable online library will contain tools to help you navigate today’s challenges in church and pastoral ministry. From downloadable documents, to articles, to videos, the resource center will continually add new tools.
Search for answers to your ministry needs at IBSA’s Online Resource Center HERE.
regional and online trainings
The life of a pastor is busy, so IBSA brings training to you to help you grow in the skills that matter most. We offer online trainings in areas like change leadership, making disciples, preaching skills, and working with deacons. Regional trainings bring in-person opportunities to grow in practical ministry skills and make helpful contacts with IBSA staff and other pastors from Illinois.
See the calendar below for scheduled regional trainings or find online trainings by visiting the IBSA Online Resource Center HERE.
For the pastor podcast
Coming in 2024, a new IBSA podcast to encourage and equip pastors. Hear stories of ministry calling, soul care, and pastoral leadership from Illinois Baptist pastors and national leaders from within the SBC.
Watch for episodes on your favorite podcast app beginning in January of 2024.
IBSA ENCOURAGES AND SUPPORTS PASTORS BY
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GET AWAY
Whether it’s a night out, a weekend away, or a journey, we want to help you step outside the walls of your ministry and rejuvenate.
GET TOGETHER
Ministry can be lonely. Pastors need each other. We provide local and regional opportunities to connect with other pastors.
GET EQUIPPED
Seminary couldn’t teach you everything. We supply online and in-person resources to help you keep growing to meet today’s challenges.
GET HEALTHY
Don’t suffer in silence. When you feel overwhelmed, we can help. We care about your mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
leadership development resources
The Deacon: His Purpose and Character
Training for deacons and their pastors. An overview of the biblical character needed and what that looks like in the
Walking with Someone Through Grief
Grief is a journey unique to the individual. There are practical steps that can be taken to walk alongside someone
Persevering Courageously in Uncertainty
Contrary to our best laid plans, uncertainty is a constant in ministry. Understand the complexities of leadership and how to
Staying Gospel-Centered While Leading the Local Church Zoo
Learn how to lean into conflict and lead God’s church with skill and joy. This video was part of the
Leading Through Difficulty: Covid Policies to Carpet Color
Gain insight and knowledge from this in-depth discussion on leading the church well through difficult times in life and ministry.
Persevering Courage: Heath Tibbetts
Courage isn’t an absence of fear, but an ability to persevere despite it. Discuss how to plan and prepare for
How to Build Healthy Staff Relationships
Learn how to build biblical, servant-oriented leadership that will create healthy staff relationships with one another. https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/790319027 related resources
Cultivating a Healthy Church Staff Culture
Culture often makes or breaks a team. That’s why it’s imperative churches with limited budgets avoid mistakes when building and
Right Relationships at Every Level of Ministry
Whether you are a pastor, ministry leader, or volunteer, the right relationships are vital to kingdom success. Really see the