Cooperative Program Advancement & Endowment Ministries

John C. Bryan, State Missionary

Because we are called to be stewards and wise managers of what we have been entrusted, we must demonstrate this by giving back to God and to sharing the Gospel around the world. By doing so, we can assure future generations that we care enough about missions to provide for the present needs and are willing to meet the mission needs of the future. A continuance of sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through on-going funding is the goal and challenge presented to all who participate in this ministry.
The Cooperative Program Endowment Missions Fund has been established to ensure present and future generations that our witness for Christ will not fade. This effort is directly related with our 5 Smooth Stones emphasis through Kingdom Generosity. We can make a difference now and until Jesus comes. Individuals, families, churches, associations and corporations can all participate in leaving a spiritual and financial legacy. The following are just a few ways in which this can be accomplished:

• Estate planning

• Trusts

• Wills

D. Alan Folsom, State Missionary

afolsom@gabaptist.org
Discipleship and Spiritual Renewal Ministries will assist in making, equipping and renewing individuals by partnering with families, churches and associations to develop growing disciples of Christ. Our vision is to ignite a passion for making disciples that leads to spiritual renewal resulting in seeking, surrendering, sharing and serving Christ.
Below is a sampling of how the churches in Georgia partnered with Discipleship Ministries in 2014:
Bible Drill: Maria Brannen, State Missionary. The purpose of Bible Drill is to increase believer’s knowledge of the Bible, develop skills in effectively handling the Bible, learn how to apply the Bible to life, and begin developing memory skills. Bible Drill is offered in the following age groups: Children’s Bible Drill (Grades 3-6), Youth Bible Drill (Grades 7-9), High School Bible Drill (Grades 10-12), Adult Bible Drill. These Bible Drill events have competitions in the church, association, and regional level.

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  Regional Bible Drills: 7 locations, 376 participants, 63 churches participating representing 50 associations.
  
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  State Bible Drill Competition: 30 participants, 19 churches from 15 associations participating
  
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    Youth Bible Drill Winner: Kyle Brannen, First Baptist Church, Monroe
    
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    High School Bible Drill Winner: Jacob McDonald, Tabernacle Baptist, Macon
    
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  Bible Drill Retreat: Mission 1:8, with Jeff Slaughter, October 24-25 at Georgia Baptist Conference Center, Toccoa.
  

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  State Winner: Tristen Smith, Tunnell Hill First Baptist Church
  

On June 20, 2014 Georgia hosted National Tournament at the First Baptist Church, Helen GA. Our State Youth, High School Bible Drill and Student Speakers winners represented Georgia Baptists well. For more information on Bible Drill and Student Speakers Competition, please contact Maria Brannen, mbrannen@gabaptist.org

The ministry of prayer is developing and providing ministry resources to assist Georgia Baptist churches and associations. The following are a few of the resources that are being used across the state some are available online or upon request: PrayerWalking Made Simple, by J. Chris Schofield; Serving in Your Church Prayer Ministry, by Chuck Lawless; Power through Prayer, by E.M. Bounds; and Come to the Lord’s Table, by Claude King.

Larry Wynn, Vice President of Evangelism, Church Revitalization, & Leadership

lwynn@gabaptist.org
Your Evangelism Ministries team has the vision of seeing every Georgia Baptist church being intentionally evangelistic.  The triple focus thrust that drives our ministry across the state: elevate, educate and celebrate evangelism.  The driving component in our helping churches become intentional and fruitful in evangelism is our 6E Strategy, a comprehensive strategy that not only fits every church regardless of size, community or culture, but one that has a proven track record of results in helping churches increase their baptisms.
A Georgia Baptist Evangelism Conference is held each year. Hundreds of Georgia Baptists have the opportunity to come together to be encouraged and inspired for the great work of evangelism. Some of the best preachers, technicians, testimonies and musicians available are scheduled each year to lead these services. Our Evangelism Conference is called REACH.
In 2014 there were four REACH conferences these were held at:

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  First Baptist Church Bremen – Our Reach Beyond preaching conference
  
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  First Baptist Albany – Reach Up preaching conference
  
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  Mayville Baptist Church – Reach Out strategy conference
  
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  Jekyll Island Club – Reach In leadership conference
  

In 2015, two REACH conferences were scheduled. The preaching conference at Piedmont Church in Marietta, which was cancelled due to inclement weather, and the strategy conference will be held in the fall at Eagles Landing Baptist in McDonough. Conference schedules and details are always posted at www.GBCEvangelismConferences.com.

Each year we identify the top 10 baptizing churches in 5 size categories and publish that list at GBCTopBaptizing.com. From that list, we select from that pastors to make “tour stops” around the state in various local associations. Small events are organized so that they can share with other pastors what’s working for their church right now in reaching more with the Gospel. These small events have proven very effective.

Our main information and content portal online. Located at EvangelismGA.com.

Interviews, training and more. Available on iTunes.

Available on Android or iPhone. Search the App Store for ‘GBC Evangelism Ministries.’

Full online training, including prep, promotion, follow-up and more. Go to RevivalPrep.com.

Download a free gift and get on our mailing list at EvangelismGA.com/freegift.

Judy Hinesley, State Missionary

jhinesley@gabaptist.org
Support Services partners with state missions staff and related ministries to provide a pleasant and safe working environment. The department is responsible for the oversight of the Missions and Ministry Center (MMC). The MMC houses the state missions staff as well as office space for the Georgia Baptist Foundation, Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation and The Christian Index.
Support Services schedules and coordinates meetings and conferences, and oversees operations of the switchboard, reception area, building security, mail services, shipping and receiving, Convention vehicles, and food services. In addition to daily operations, this ministry area is responsible for registration at the Georgia Baptist Convention’s annual meeting.
Support Services also has the privilege to lead tours of this beautiful building that God has blessed us with. We share how the architecture, the inspirational murals and paintings, along with the ministry work within and without point to Him and glorify who He is and what He has done. These tours give a wonderful opportunity to share about the importance of the Cooperative Program and how much more can be accomplished for Kingdom purposes through working together.
TENT MINISTRY

The three tents owned by the Convention are actively being used for evangelistic purposes all over Georgia. In 2014, 36 events were held under the dome of these tents including revival crusades, Vacation Bible Schools, children’s camps, community outreach, church anniversary celebrations, wild game dinners, groundbreakings, Gospel singings, mother/daughter banquets, back-to-school outreach, BBQ dinners, sportsman’s dinners, fall festivals, Judgment House, and Fair Expo outreach. From the reports we received in 2014, the attendance totaled 13,810. Add to that figure the thousands of fairgoers who came through the tent and received Gospel tracts at the Sunbelt Agriculture Expo. The Word of God preached, the Gospel shared, the music sung, and the testimonies shared under these tents resulted in 516 salvations, 305 rededications and 24 baptisms. To God be the glory for the way He uses a piece of canvas stretched over poles to draw people to Him and to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ! Visit www.tents.gabaptist.org for details on leasing the tent.

Jerry Baker, State Missionary

jbaker@gabaptist.org
Intercultural Church Planting & Missions Ministries relates to churches and associations working cross culturally with people of other languages, cultures and nations. Reports included below reflect the varied work done by state missionaries who are a part of this office. It also serves to support Georgia Baptist Convention statewide initiatives of 5 Smooth Stones, most specifically in Church Planting and Authentic Evangelism.

Jerry Baker – State Missionary

Carlene Cooper – State Missionary Support

Luz Ayala – State Missionary Support

Diana Brown – State Missionary, Part-time, Baptist Mobile Health Ministry

Paulette Dehart – State Missionary, Literacy Missions

Moses Valdes – State Missionary, Hispanics – North Georgia

Dennis Rivera – State Missionary, Hispanics – South Georgia

An Van Pham – State Missionary, Asians

Yong Nam Suh – State Missionary, Part-time, Korean

http://gabaptist.org/intercultural-church-planting-and-missions-ministries/

New Works: There were 12 new church starts reported in 2014. Arabic, Korean, Hispanic, Vietnamese

The annual Intercultural Leadership Conference was held twice in 2014 – one was a “mini- conference” at the Georgia Baptist Missions & Ministries Conference on March 28 – 29, 2014. The second conference was held at the Georgia Baptist Conference Center in Toccoa March 31 – April 2, 2014.

The 2014 Ethnic Bridges weekend focused an Asian Churches in Greater Atlanta. There were 167 Korean pastors, wives and leaders.

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  Contextualized Leadership Development (CLD)
  
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  International Youth Camp
  
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  Spanish Youth Camps
  
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  Basic Training and Partners in Church Planting:
  
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  Asian Pastors and Wives Retreats
  
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  South Georgia Hispanic Church Growth and Missions Conference
  
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  South Georgia Hispanic Multiplying Church Networks
  
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  Bible Institutes in Spanish in Savannah and Hinesville
  
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  Basic Training Journey for Hispanic Church Planters
  
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  Literacy Missions Workshops and Annual Literacy Missions Conference
  
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  Georgia Baptist Conference of the Deaf
  
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  Interpreter Training Program (Deaf)
  

Glen McCall, State Missionary

gmccall@gabaptist.org
In 2014 developing men, young men and boys in our churches was a desire of nearly every church in Georgia. We partner with you to accomplish that task, striving to involve them in missions through education, personal involvement and to assist with the fulfillment of the Great Commission in churches and associations.  Reaching men will help the church grow like no other effort. When a father is the first in a family to receive Christ, nearly 93% of the time his whole family will follow. Reaching men should be our highest priority because of the far reaching effects that has on the family and the church.
Men’s Ministries Survey of Churches Shows Excellent Progress in 2014:

Nearly 80% of our churches have some form of Men’s Ministries including Bible Study – 63%, Prayer Breakfasts – 43%, Handyman Ministry – 31%, Affinity Groups - 20%, Wild Game Dinners – 20%, and almost 13% are engaged in Men’s on Mission. The survey also revealed that the top 3 greatest needs regarding ministry to men in the church are discipleship and spiritual growth – 49%, strengthening relationships with other men – 37%, and leadership training – 35%. Men’s Ministries of the GBC stands ready to assist in all of these areas and more.

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  Spiritual Renewal – in 2014 through church, associational, and statewide men’s retreats, conferences, rallies, Church Renewal Journey weekends, and year round and summer camp events at Camp Kaleo, Men’s Ministries
  
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  Church Revitalization –through training sessions that equip men in holding up the hands of the pastor and helping him further the vision God provides for the church as men and their families become fully engaged in the life and ministry of the church. The North and South Georgia Men’s Training Conferences, “Building a Strong Ministries with Men, Young Men and Boys” trains men as leaders, helping them to realize that men are created and called by God to lead and strengthen the local church.
  
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  Church Planting – is highlighted in associations and churches through On Mission Connections as many of the IMB and NAMB missionaries who speak at OMC’s serve in Church Planting roles. Four associations hosted OMC’s introducing churches to the ministries of State, NAMB, and IMB missionaries.
  
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  Authentic Evangelism – through Interest Events for Outreach and Evangelism and training on the principle that men must seek their place in God’s ministry of reconciliation, and through alter calls at our conferences, Men’s Ministries seeks to bring men to Christ.
  
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  Kingdom Generosity – Men’s Ministries addresses this element through teaching on tithing and missions education (Baptist Men, Challengers, and Royal Ambassadors) promoting the Cooperative Program, State Missions, Annie Armstrong Easter Offering, Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, and a general stewardship of men as on-mission Christians.
  

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  Men’s Ministries Handbook – with ideas and strategy for Pastors and Men’s/Brotherhood Leaders to develop men’s groups. From a biblical foundation it suggests plans to organize a men’s group to include five key elements – Intercessory Prayer, Missions Education, Missions Action, Spiritual Development and Men’s Interest Events, with an organizational chart.  Printed copies are available upon request and the Handbook is available on-line at mens.gabaptist.org. 
  
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  Retreats – We partner with churches and associations to plan men’s retreats, such as Legacy Builders; or recommend other options and resources (such as “Men’s Fraternity,”  “Seven Seasons of a Man’s Life,” and “Men Leading the Charge,”) with suggested speakers and leaders. 
  
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  Conferences – See the calendar for scheduled Statewide and Regional Men’s Conferences at locations around the state.  These conferences offer training and information, as well as inspiration for men. 
  

Leadership for men is not an option. Please contact Men’s Ministries to assist you in developing your men for the work of Christ through your church. All events and materials are available at www.mens.gabaptist.org  or call us at 1-800-746-4422 ext. 256.

Mike Flowers, State Missionary Consultant & Director Camp Kaleo

www.campkaleo.org

www.ga-ra.org

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  Racer Derby – 500 in attendance; the culmination of the church, associational, and regional winners and those cheering them on.
  
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  Camporee – Considering the rain and Easter weekend we had 246 in attendance. Stacy Dyer was our speaker and we had a great time in worship. Special mission skills and camp craft activities make for a day of fun and competition.
  
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  Fisharama – We had 42 in attendance. The men and boys had a great time in spite of the rain. They heard from Go Fish and Extreme Outdoor Christian Ministries and the wonderful message of Jesus was shared.
  
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  Hubbard Middle School Day – Over 300 middle schoolers from Monroe County joined us for a fun day at Kaleo. This is the 4^th year we’ve held this event.
  
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  Summer Camp – 1493 in attendance; RA’s and Challengers, Church groups, and Day campers enjoyed their choice of nine weeks of Summer Camp.  All churches are welcome to enjoy Camp Kaleo’s 318 acres of uniquely blended wilderness, yet modern setting for missions learning and adventure activities. 72 received Christ and 19 made recommitments of their lives to Christ.
  
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  Congress – 188 in attendance; boys show their skills at Bible memory and knowledge as well as missions awareness through competitions and exhibits.
  
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  Church Groups Welcome – Church group attendance (excluding numbers May-August) totaled 1913. Please consider joining us next year. You’ll have a great time.
  

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  Young Men and Boys Handbook – Printed copies are available upon request.  It is also available on-line at mens.gabaptist.org.  This is great tool.
  
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  Calendar of Events – Young men & boy’s events are a part of the Men’s Ministries calendar sent to all churches.  It lists all events coordinated by Men’s Ministries for the RA and Challengers Missions Education program.  Make plans to attend our State RA events in 2014.  Go to www.ga-ra.org for more details.
  
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  Camps – We offer Summer Camp programs to boys and young men at Camp Kaleo in Forsyth, GA, as well as, a co-ed Children’s Day Camp Program for the local Forsyth community and county. Churches may use the camp year round.  Register now for next year’s camps or plan your own with us.
  
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  Leadership – We train and develop men to serve as church and association RA/Challengers Leaders and also train RA Leaders to become Regional RA/Challengers Advisors throughout the state. See our websites for RA education and information (www.campkaleo.org), as well as the NAMB resource tools (www.namb.net) where Missions Education materials are available. Training is also scheduled each January in South Georgia and each September in North Georgia.