ENVISIONING THE FUTURE EXCEPTIONALLY Making Disciples for Christ Matthew 16:24-26; 1 Timothy 2:11-13; Psalm 49:6-9; Matthew 10:38

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1 GREATER LOUISIANA BAPTIST CONVENTION, INC. FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION LEO D. CYRUS, SR., PRESIDENT DEVIN K. MASON, SR. GENERAL SECRETARY RODNEY MCFARLAND, SR., VICE-PRESIDENT-AT-LARGE RICKY E. CARTER, CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PRESIDENT GREG L. OLIVER, SR., CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DEAN ENVISIONING THE FUTURE EXCEPTIONALLY Making Disciples for Christ Matthew 16:24-26; 1 Timothy 2:11-13; Psalm 49:6-9; Matthew 10:38 MINISTERING TO THE MASSES THAT MATTER TO THE MASTER Luke 4:16-20; Matthew 21:12-17; Matthew 25:31-35 J U L Y , H O S T E D B Y G R A M B L I N G S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y DR. WILLIE D. LARKIN, PRESIDENT CHRIST TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH D.J. LANIER, PASTOR 7349 H I G H W A Y 80 R U S T O N, L O U I S I A N A

2 C O N V E N T I O N - AT- A G L A N C E DATE ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION SUNDAY JULY 12 Worship Experience (The Lord s Supper will be served) 7 PM Christ Temple Baptist Church MONDAY JULY 13 Women s Worship/Luncheon Parent Body Opening Congress Staff Meeting Laymen Director s Hour Congress Dean s Hour 11-1 :30 PM 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 7 PM Christ Temple T.H. Harris TBA TUESDAY JULY 14 Convention Registration Congress Classes Registration Parent Body Women s Auxiliary Ushers/Nurses Auxiliary Congress President s Hour 7:30-11:30 PM 8-12:00 AM 1:30-3:00 PM 1:30 PM 3:00 PM 4:30 PM 7:00 PM Carver Hall Carver Hall Christ Temple WEDNESDAY JULY 15 Registration Congress Classes Registration Women s President s Hour Ushers/Nurses President s Hour Convention President s Hour Late Night 7:30-11:30 AM 8-12:00 AM 1-3 PM 2 PM 4 PM 7 PM 9:45 PM Carver Hall Christ Temple THURSDAY JULY 16 YER Explosion/Director s Hour Parent Body / Official Closing 9 AM 9 AM Harris Auditorium Christ Temple 2 P a g e

3 C O N V E N T I O N F O U N D E R S Pictured left to right James S. Hardison, Sr. Alexandria, LA John E. Montgomery II Baton Rouge, LA Willie Maynard, Jr. Crowley, LA Leo D. Cyrus, Sr. Baton Rouge, LA Ricky E. Carter Lafayette, LA 3 P a g e

4 Greetings in the Matchless and Magnificent Name of Jesus the Christ, I am grateful to all of the delegates, instructors, friends, and visitors that have set aside their time to share in this Fifth Annual Session of the Greater Louisiana Baptist Convention and Congress of Christian Education, here in the city of Ruston, Louisiana, on the historical campus of Grambling State University. I am thankful and excited about your commitment to study the Word of God, and become a better disciple of Jesus Christ during this Congress, for truly your reward awaits you. As we continue to proclaim the Word of God with zeal and passion, this Convention and Congress will produce disciples that are willing to heed the call of God and witness a spiritual awakening within our communities, our country, and even in our churches. As God s children, we must not conform to the secular ideas of this world, but we must continually be about our Father s business of spiritually transformation. Our commitment to the National Convention will continue, as we embrace the theme for the next five years, Envisioning the Future, Exceptionally, focusing on making disciples for Christ (Matthew 16:24-25). We are thanking God for the prayers and preparation done to ensure a great annual session. It is my prayer that you faithfully attend and share in the classes, worship experiences, and other events planned for our spiritual enrichment. Ministering to the Masses that matter to the Master, Leo D. Cyrus, Sr. Leo D. Cyrus, Sr. Convention President, C O N V E N T I O N P R E S I D E N T 4 P a g e

5 C O N G R E S S O F C H R I S T I A N E D U C A T I O N P R E S I D E N T Greetings to GLBC family. I greet every one of you in the name of Jesus the Christ! It is through Him that we live, move and have our being. We meet once again here in Grambling, LA on the campus of one of this world s greatest historical Black colleges Grambling State University. Thank you for being a supporter of and participant in Christian Education. One of the most misinterpreted text in Scripture is Matthew 28:18-19 Go ye therefore ad make disciples. The text is not about evangelism (reaching the lost) but it s a command to make disciples. Discipleship has to do with a young, immature believer being mentored, taught, nurtured, and nourished into a mature believer. A disciple should be identified by his life living in obedience to the Lord Jesus Christ; his labor operating in his spiritual gift(s) to the glory of God and edification to the body of Christ; his love love for God, His word, work and witness and loving one another. Therefore, it is our Congress of Christian Education intention to partner with President Cyrus and the GLBC family to help make disciples this week through the classes that are scheduled to be taught by some of the most gifted instructors who have committed themselves to prayer, preparation and presenting the word of God in a manner that all students may be inspired to grow up to the head which is Christ Jesus. This week, under new leadership with President Leo D. Cyrus, Dean Greg Oliver and yours truly, we are blessed that you ve come to connect with us. May God bless this fellowship this week and may your life, family and church family be encouraged, enlightened and exhilarated! Your Servant-leader, Ricky Carter Ricky E. Carter, President Congress of Christian Education 5 P a g e

6 C O N G R E S S O F C H R I S T I A N E D U C A T I O N S C H E D U L E O F C L A S S E S COURSE TITLE/DESCRIPTION INSTRUCTOR 2011 BAPTIST DOCTRINE Geneva Birdon This course examines, with simplicity and clarity, the basic teachings of the Baptist faith. Students will explore each doctrinal position and the biblical basis for each doctrinal position taught in the Bible BUILDING HEALTHY CHURCH D.J. Lanier This course discusses the attitudes and responsibilities of church members. Students will be provided clear details on what congregations should really be focusing on praying for church leaders, being a functioning member, treasuring church membership, and more DEVELOPING SKILLS FOR SHARING YOUR FAITH ( YOUTH LEADERS) Nettye Johnson ( 4:00 pm-5:30 pm) This course is designed to teach practical skills for sharing biblical knowledge, leading people through the Scriptures, introducing the Gospel, leading a person to Christ, praying for repentance and forgiveness, and introducing friends and family to Christ through relating the Gospel. YOUTH AND CONTEMPORARY CULTURE Larry Hood This course is designed to explore and explain the postmodern cultural trends, beliefs, values, and moral in an effort to develop strategies and methods launching a counter culture through youth ministry. Students enrolled in this course will explore different ways to address the issue and challenges through a Biblical perspective, principles, and models. SEMINAR- LAYMEN DIVISION Ail Harris This course will discuss the absence of the Afro American man in the American churches and place focus on creating an atmosphere for his return. SEMINAR - THE PREACHER AND THE PREPARATION OF Ameal Jones HIS PREACHING This course will examine techniques and ideas used to effectively minister the Word of God. 6 P a g e

7 WOMEN S AUXILIARY MONDAY, JULY 13, :00 AM CHRIST TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH GLORIA D. CRAYTON, PRESIDING Call to Worship E. Jean Bryant What a Fellowship Devotion GREETINGS Solo Northwest Region Sisters Laurice Merritt, Olga Jackson, Vanessa Reed Ella Isiah E. Jean Bryant Fellowship Sermon Louis C. Clark Mt Olive Baptist Church -Gary, Louisiana New St John Baptist Church - Napoleonville, Louisiana St. John Baptist Church -Berwick, Louisiana Blessing of the Meal Fellowship Luncheon Directives Gloria D. Crayton, President DISMISSAL TO GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY FOR OFFICIAL OPENING 7 P a g e

8 PARENT BODY / CONGRESS / YOUTH MONDAY, JULY 13, :00 PM T.H. HARRIS AUDITORIUM LEO D. CYRUS, SR., PRESIDING Official Opening Praise and Worship Scripture Prayer Leo D. Cyrus, Sr. Brandon Dyer Samuel Orange, Sr., Pastor New Inspiration Baptist Church - Shreveport, LA Norselles Holmes, III, Pastor New Jerusalem Baptist Church - Bastrop, LA Music Introduction of Speaker William E. Ross, Pastor Holly Grove Baptist Church - Archibald, LA Greater New Hope Baptist Church - Monroe, Louisiana Speaker Ronnie Washington, Pastor Mt. Olive Baptist Church - Grambling, Louisiana Invitation To Discipleship Offering Announcements Finance Committee Devin K. Mason, Sr., General Secretary REMARKS Leo D. Cyrus, Sr., Convention President 8 P a g e

9 LAYMEN MINISTRY PRESIDENT S HOUR MONDAY, JULY 13, :30 PM CHRIST TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH Call to Worship Praise and Worship Scripture & Prayer Prayer Chant Selection Greetings Selection Offering Words of Encouragement Presentation President s Message Ronnie Joseph Invitation to Discipleship Acknowledgements 9 P a g e

10 CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DEAN S HOUR MONDAY, JULY 13, :00 PM CHRIST TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH Processional Praise and Worship RICKY E. CARTER., PRESIDING Dean, Family, Congress Faculty & Staff True Vine Baptist Church Choir Devotion Period Scripture Ronald Williams New Ollie Grove Baptist Church Monroe, Louisiana Hymn Prayer Trenton Green True Vine Baptist Church Monroe, Louisiana Prayer Chant Selections Presentation of Dean Dean s Message True Vine Baptist Church Choir Greg L. Oliver, II True Vine Baptist Church Monroe, Louisiana Greg L. Oliver, Sr. True Vine Baptist Church Monroe, Louisiana Invitation to Discipleship Love Offering Presentations Remarks/Announcements Devin K. Mason, Sr., General Secretary Leo D. Cyrus, Sr., Convention President Benediction 10 P a g e

11 CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TUESDAY, JULY 14, :00 Noon Class in Session (Carver Hall) Registration PARENT BODY D. J. LANIER, NW REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT, PRESIDING 1:30 PM CHRIST TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH Praise Selection Brandon Dyer Devotion Scripture Prayer Kendall Fealing Second Baptist Church Baton Rouge, Louisiana Elliott Horton St. Peter Baptist Church New Roads, Louisiana Music Announcements/Recognition of Visitors Devin K. Mason, Sr. Introduction of Preacher Eddie Douzart, III, Pastor Morning Star Baptist Church Bastrop, Louisiana Sermon Boris Braggs, Pastor Mt Calm Baptist Church -Simsboro, Louisiana Invitation to Discipleship Offering Closing Remarks Finance Committee Leo D. Cyrus, Sr., Convention President 11 P a g e

12 WOMEN S AUXILIARY TUESDAY, JULY 14, :00 PM CHRIST TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH BENNIE THOMPSON, NORTHWEST REGION VICE-PRESIDENT, PRESIDING Call to Worship Devotion Gloria D. Crayton, President Northwest Region Mission Project Louisiana Teen Challenge Minden Family Center Business Period Directives/Dismissal Gloria D. Crayton, President Note: All women are asked to be present and on time for Sister Crayton s message on tomorrow at 2:00 PM USHERS/NURSES AUXILIARY TUESDAY, JULY 14, :30 PM CHRIST TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH PRESIDENT PATRICIA MORRIS, PRESIDING 12 P a g e

13 CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PRESIDENT S HOUR TUESDAY, JULY 14, :00 PM CHRIST TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH Processional GREG L. OLIVER, SR., PRESIDING President, Family, Congress Officers & Staff Worship & Praise Devotion Scripture Ronald Robertson, Pastor Capital Missionary Baptist Church Baton Rouge, Louisiana Hymn Prayer William Ross, Pastor Holly Grove Baptist Church -Archibald, Louisiana Greater New Hope Baptist Church - Monroe, Louisiana Prayer Chant MUSIC PRESENTATION OF THE PRESIDENT Marie Hood Logos Bible Church - Plaquemine, Louisiana PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Ricky E. Carter, Pastor Good Hope Baptist Church - Lafayette, Louisiana INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP LOVE OFFERING PRESENTATIONS REMARKS/ANNOUNCEMENTS Devin K. Mason, Sr., General Secretary Leo D. Cyrus, Sr., Convention President BENEDICTION 13 P a g e

14 CONGRESS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, :00 Noon Class in Session (Carver Hall) Registration WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2015 WOMEN S AUXILIARY PRESIDENT S HOUR 2:00 PM CHRIST TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH BENNIE THOMPSON, NORTHWEST VICE PRESIDENT-AT-LARGE, PRESIDING Call to Worship Selection Ruth Brown, NE Vice-President E. Jean Bryant Processional Devotion Minister s Wives Special Presentation Women s Auxiliary Chantelle Sylvester, Chairperson Tea Roses Music Presentation of the President Solo President s Message Music Offering/Presentations Expressions Loretta Lewis Vonda Williams Gloria D. Crayton Emma Jean Bryant Ruth brown, Ella Isiah, Nikki McFarland Gloria D. Crayton Leo D. Cyrus, Sr., Convention President Note: All women are asked to be present and on time for the Convention President s message at 7:00 pm 14 P a g e

15 USHERS/NURSES AUXILIARY HOUR WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2015 EDNA PELLERIN, PRESIDING 4 PM CHRIST TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH Call to Worship Inspirational Singing Scripture and Prayer Welcome Presentation of President Selection Presentation of the President Solo President s Message Special Offering / Presentations Expressions Linda Miller-Smith Christ Temple Usher Ministry Toronda Turner Griffin Greater Free Gift Baptist Church Choir MeShell Turner Donterrio Anderson Patricia Morris Darlene Tarver and Evon Page Patricia Morris Leo D. Cyrus, Sr., Convention President 15 P a g e

16 Invocation CONVENTION PRESIDENT S HOUR WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2015 RODNEY MCFARLAND, SR., VICE PRESIDENT-AT-LARGE, PRESIDING 7 PM CHRIST TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH PROCESSIONAL President, Cabinet and Auxiliaries Scripture Hymn Prayer Keary D. Grayson, Pastor Mt Olive Baptist Church Tallulah, Louisiana Noily Paul, Jr. Pastor Mt. Zion Baptist Church - Gretna, Louisiana PRAYER CHANT Selections New Hope and Second Baptist Churches Announcements/Recognition of Visitors Devin K. Mason, Sr. Presentation of the President Derrick Kyle New Hope Baptist Church Baton Rouge, Louisiana Music President s Annual Message Leo D. Cyrus, Sr., Pastor New Hope Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Second Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Invitation to Discipleship Love Offering Presentations Remarks Benediction LATE NIGHT WORSHIP SERVICE 9:45 PM (Immediately following President s Address) JOHNTERIS TATE, PASTOR First Thessalonia Missionary Baptist Church Memphis, Tennessee 16 P a g e

17 PARENT BODY IN SESSION THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2015 RODNEY MCFARLAND, SR. PRESIDING 10:00 AM CHRIST TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH Call to Order Devotion Minutes from 2014 Annual Session Devin K. Mason, Sr. Old Business New Business Financial Reports Ronald Robertson, Treasurer Special Announcements Auxiliary/Department Reports Welcome to New Convention Members Leo D. Cyrus, Sr. President Time & Place Report for General Discussion Closing Prayer Adjournment 17 P a g e

18 W O M E N S A U X I L I A R Y O F F I C E R S Gloria Crayton Cynthia Mollaire Pearly Aaron Hilda DeBose TBA Bennie Thompson Ruth Collins-Brown Jane Thomas Martha Tribble Janelle Rubit Loretta Lewis President Special Assistant to the President Vice-President-at-Large SW Region Vice-President SE Region Vice-President NW Region Vice-President NE Region Vice President Financial Secretary Parliamentarian Recording/ Corresponding Secretary U S H E R S /NURSES A U X I L I A R Y O F F I C E R S Patricia Morris President Edna Pellerin Vice-President-at-Large Josie C. Bellard Secretary/Registrar TBA Assistant Secretary/Registrar Helen Milsap Treasurer TBA Central Region Contact Delphynie Neal Nursing Assistant Y O U N G P E O P L E S D E P A R T M E N T L E A D E R S Director Co-Director Central Region Northeast Region Northwest Region Southeast Region Southwest Region Samuel C. Lofton Doretha Johnson To be Appointed Regina McCrary Danielle Jackson Lora Beckham Amanda Gordon 18 P a g e

19 L A Y M E N D E P A R T M E N T L E A D E R S President Ronnie Joseph Vice President Louis Thomas Junior Laymen Director Calvin Handy Secretary TBA Treasurer Lennon Whitney Central Region TBA Northeast Region Lee Washington Northwest Region Dempsey Hawkins Southeast Region Sherman Ursin Southwest Region Othus Doomes, Jr. Y O U N G A D U L T M I N I S T R Y T I M O T H Y T E N N A N T, D I R E C T O R (Development in Progress) 19 P a g e

20 GLBC Official Roster Leo D. Cyrus, Sr., President Rodney McFarland, Sr. Vice President-at-Large Devin K. Mason, Sr. General Secretary Willie Maynard, Jr. President Emeritus Ivan Lewis Southwest Region Vice President Mason Jack Southwest Region Assistant Vice President Louis Clark Southeast Region Vice President Eddie Douzart Northwest Region Vice President D. J. Lanier, Sr. Northwest Region Assistant Vice President Ronnie Traylor Northeast Region Vice President Norselles Holmes III Northeast Region Assistant Vice President Ronald Williams Parliamentarian Gloria Crayton Woman s Auxiliary President Debra Martin Administrative Assistant to the President Romy Coleman Assistant to the General Secretary Ronald Robertson Treasurer Willie Mabry Finance Chairman Paulette Green Finance Clerk Ricky E. Carter Congress President William Ross Congress Vice President Greg L. Oliver, Sr. Congress Dean Priscilla Wade Administrative Assistant to the Dean Doretha Johnson State Director of Christian Education/Registrar Aline P. Causey Delegate Assistant Specialist Doris Kent Delegate Assistant Specialist JoAnn Graham Delegate Assistant Specialist Kendall Fealing Director General Patricia Morris Usher s President Ronnie Joseph Laymen s President Timothy Tennant Young Adult Director Sam Lofton Youth Director 20 P a g e

21 Calendar of Events National Baptist Convention September 7-11, 2015 Memphis, TN Women s Auxiliary Women s Conference October 2-3, 2015 Baton Rouge, LA November 2015 Quarterly Conference Baton Rouge, LA (Southeast Region) Youth Explosion Saturday, October 31, 2015 Convention & Congress November 3-4, 2015 Host Pastor Leo D. Cyrus, Sr. The 37 th Annual SSPB Conference November 30, 2015 December 2, 2015 Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center Nashville, TN 21 P a g e

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