By Brian Blackwell, Baptist Message staff writer LIVINGSTON, La. (LBM) – Colyell Baptist Church was seeing people saved and baptized each year, but their spiritual journeys seemed to stop just beyond the baptistery, according to Pastor Jeremy Glascock and his wife, Amanda, who both realized the church had to get serious about discipleship. Since the first discipleship group began meeting in September 2022, 30 women and 18 men have become involved. Additionally, Sunday worship has increased from 146 in September 2022 to 245 in February 2024, and the church has celebrated 44 baptisms during that time. “One of the biggest things we missed in church all these years was discipleship,” Glascock told the Baptist Message. “We baptized all these people, and we didn’t do much else after with them except put them in a Sunday school class. “But when we began living life with people in small groups, things changed,” he continued. “It has started a culture change. We used to revolve around just meeting together in church on Sunday mornings, but now we revolve around discipleship, too.” BACKGROUND Since Glascock arrived in 2017, 178 new believers have been baptized by CBC. During that time, he noticed that those who … [Read more...]
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Jeff Iorg – a difference maker
By Rick Lance Jeff Iorg has been unanimously elected as the new president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. In one way, this is not a surprising event. In another way, given our recent past experiences, this is almost miraculous. I see Jeff Iorg as a true difference maker as our new leader in this most important position. He has a resumé that speaks volumes about his leadership gifts. As a longtime president of a seminary and a well-known author and preacher/public speaker, Jeff is well known in SBC life. When he was nominated, I indicated that he and I have been friends and colleagues for almost 26 years. During that time, I have witnessed how the Lord has used him in strategic positions of influence. In my mind, the Executive Committee made the right choice, especially at this juncture in our history. What do I expect of him? Several words come to mind. Faithful is one of them. He is the epitome of faithfulness to God and to his calling. Excellence is another word. In all things, Jeff strives for excellence. Difference maker is my favorite description. CLARITY Jeff will seek to provide CLARITY as to our mission. In this time of confusion, we are in much need for someone — or … [Read more...]
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