Meeting Details in Chronological Order
Registration for ministry gatherings will be done when you register for the Annual Meeting.
Young Leaders Luncheon
When: Tuesday, November 7 – 11:30 a.m – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Room 2
Who: Young Leaders under 45
What to expect: A luncheon devoted to developing young leaders and using examples from local churches on coaching.
Questions? Contact: KevinJones@IBSA.org
Online registration is now closed; check at the Missions Table for extra tickets. If you pre-registered, no ticket is necessary.
Illinois Baptist Women Sampler
When: Tuesday, November 7 - 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Room 2
Who: All ladies
What to expect: Gather with like-minded women and get a sample of resources available to you as you navigate hot button issues and cultural trends impacting the women in your communities.
Questions? Contact: CarmenHalsey@IBSA.org
No pre-registration necessary; please join us in Room 2.
Multiply Illinois Dinner
When: Tuesday, November 7 – 4:45 - 6:15 p.m.
Where: Room 3
Who: Churches that are multiplying or being planted
What to expect: Fun! Axe throwing, dinner, and fellowship
Questions? Contact: KevinJones@IBSA.org
Online registration is now closed, check at the Missions Table for extra tickets. If you pre-registered, no ticket is necessary.
Minister’s Wives Luncheon
When: Wednesday, November 8 at 9 –11:45 a.m.
Where: Room 2
Who: Ministers' Wives
What to expect: Gather with other ministers’ wives for a delightful time of fellowship, fun, and food! Speaker: Melissa Spoelstra
Questions? Contact: Jennifer Carrothers at (217) 720-8110 or kevjen700@gmail.com.
Evangelism Luncheon
When: Wednesday, November 8 – 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Room 3
Who: Everyone! (First 100 to register)
What to expect: Fellowship, luncheon, and a guest speaker – Come be encouraged!
Questions? Contact: Lisaharbaugh@ibsa.org
Online registration is now closed, check at the Missions Table for extra tickets. If you pre-registered, no ticket is necessary.
Hispanic Leaders Luncheon
When: Wednesday, November 8 – 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Room 6
Who: Hispanic leaders
What to expect: Join Pastors and leaders from our Hispanic churches to make connections, discuss ministry and plans to reach the growing Hispanic population in Illinois.
Questions? Contact: Jorge Melendez at jmelendez14@comcast.net
Online registration is now closed, check at the Missions Table for extra tickets. If you pre-registered, no ticket is necessary.
Disaster Relief Dinner
When: Wednesday, November 8 – 4:45 - 6:15 p.m.
Where: Room 3
Who: Disaster Relief volunteers & those interested in learning about IBDR
What to expect: Join us in fellowship with volunteers. Meet new members and hear an update from our IBDR State Director.
Questions? Contact: Lisaharbaugh@IBSA.org
Online registration is now closed, check at the Missions Table for extra tickets. If you pre-registered, no ticket is necessary.
Next Gen Leaders Dessert Fellowship
Who: Leaders who are currently serving in Kids and Student Ministries.
Where: Room 6
When: Wednesday, November 8 – approximately 8:30
What to expect: Participants will have the opportunity to network and connect with each other while hearing from a few leaders on how God is blessing new strategies in Kids and Student Ministry. Each participant will receive the book “The Multi-Directional Leader” by Trevin Wax.
Questions? Contact: MichaelAwbrey@IBSA.org
No pre-registration necessary; join us in Room 6.
Worship Leaders Connection Dessert
When: Wednesday, November 8 – end of evening session
Where: Room 2
Who: all worship leaders
What to expect: Worship is core to the church, and worship leaders often feel that the responsibility that they carry is getting heavier due to technology needs, song selection, etc. Join us to connect with other worship leaders from across the state and get a glimpse of resources available to help you lead in your local church.
Questions? Contact: CarmenHalsey@IBSA.org
No pre-registration necessary; join us in Room 2.
Small Church Pastors Collective Dessert Fellowship
Who: Pastors and leaders of churches with an attendance of less than 150.
When: Wednesday, November 8 – approximately 8:30
Where: Room 3
What to expect: Participants will hear from other Illinois Baptist Pastors leading smaller churches to do larger things. There will also be an opportunity to connect with other small church leaders for fellowship and encouragement. Each participant will receive the new book by Richard Blackaby, “The Ways of God.”
Questions? Contact: MichaelAwbrey@IBSA.org
No pre-registration necessary; join us in Room 3.
