Let’s Make Disciples of Jesus Christ

25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, 26 and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” 27 She said to him, “Yes, Lord; I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who is coming into the world.”

The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Jn 11:25-27). (2016). Crossway Bibles.


Jesus is the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in him has eternal life! Many of us can say with Martha, “Yes, Lord; I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God.”
If so - praise God! We have eternal life in Christ! We have an inheritance kept safe for us in heaven, that can never spoil or fade.
If so, we don’t just have an inheritance. We have a mission.
In each of our communities, there are people who do not yet believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. They do not yet have eternal life, because they do not know the one who is the resurrection and the life.
You and I have a mission! As we think about the upcoming year, let’s find ways to help people hear and respond to the Gospel. Let’s make disciples of Jesus Christ - baptizing the new ones and teaching them to observe all his Word! One of the great things about being an Ohio Baptist is the support. Help is just an email or phone call away.
There are amazing resources in our state to help church leaders. We can help you proclaim the word of Christ in your community so that lost people can hear and respond to the gospel! You can always reach me at president@scbo.org.


Grace and Peace,

Adam Pursel
SCBO President