YBL Fall Banquet a big success.

The 2010 YBL Fall banquet was held on October 12 at the Hilton Jackson with former Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wureffel as the speaker. There were almost 350 in attendance which made this the second largest banquet we have ever had.

There were several men who expressed and intrest in getting more information about having a relatiohship with Christ and 60 who wanted information about joining a bible study or about YBL. We are following up with them now.

Many of these men will be unchurched and will be learning about how to walk with Christ through our bible studies. I expect that we will start at least 2 Concentrating on the Majors studies as a result. We are also trying to start a downtown discipleship group as well as another one in the Clinton area. Our goal is to have at least one discipleship group meeting in every segment of the Jackson Metropolitan area.

We currently have 11 discipleship groups meeting around the Jackson area. These groups provide an avenue for their members to study and discuss how to apply God's word to everyday problems. They provide accountability and a safe place to be real. They are a great way for men to sharpen one another. If you would like to find out about the locations and contact persons you can go to this link on our website. http://www.ybljackson.org/docs/YBL%20Map%2010-22-10.pdf

Who knows how many men's lives will be changed through all of this or how many marriages and families impacted. Who knows what difference this will make in the Jackson business community or in our churches as some of these men grow into spiritual leaders. I hope to share some personal stories again soon, as I have in the past, to highlight some of the stories. Thank you for helping to make all of this possible through your support of YBL. We are making a difference.
Sincerely,

Doug Owen
YBL - Jackson

Fall Banquet Wrap Up

I count it an honor so many chose to attend the recent Young Business Leaders of Jackson Fall luncheon. We were entertained and challenged by Danny Wuerffel’s talk.

The YBL luncheons provide an opportunity to be exposed to Christian professionals who are a success in both their professional and personal lives. I personally have found the meetings to be a special time of encouragement. They also provide an excellent opportunity to meet other businessmen in our community and a means by which you can expose your friends and business associates to our organization.

I hope you will consider getting involved in a YBL bible study. These studies are designed to help you learn more about the Bible, about God and to deepen your walk with Him. We have a level for everyone, from those who are just beginning, to those who need a refresher course, to the seasoned veteran. Below is a brief description of the studies we offer.

Our three week Investigative study on the person of Christ deals with questions such as “Is the Bible valid?” “What is a Christian Philosophy?” and “How can I find real purpose and meaning in life?” It is for those who want to learn how to begin to walk with God. This study usually involves two or three people, lasts 4 weeks and the time and place are flexible.

Our Concentrating on the Majors (COM) study gives a thorough understanding of the essentials of the Christian life. This study provides the basic building blocks that are vital to successful Christian living at home and in the marketplace. It is for those who want to learn or review a basic introduction to the bible and its most essential truths. The COM involves 6-8 people and usually goes for several months. The COM studies will begin in a few weeks. They will be held at the YBL office, which is located at 300 Highland Park Cove, off of Highland Colony Parkway. These meetings take place either over breakfast or lunch.

After going through the COM study, you can opt to join a discipleship/accountability group. This is a group of about 4-6 men that meet weekly for bible study, prayer and mutual encouragement. An accountability group can provide the long-term support and motivation that men need to be consistently moving forward in their spiritual lives. A map of current group locations and contact persons can be viewed on the YBL Jackson website, www.ybljackson.org.

These are some great opportunities that I hope you will consider taking advantage of. If you have any questions or would like to talk with me about these opportunities please feel free to call me at 601-201-5489 or email me at dowen@ybljackson.org. Please visit our website at www.ybljackson.org to find out all that YBL has to offer.

I hope that you will have the opportunity to join us in the spring of 2011 for our next meeting.

Sincerely yours,

Doug Owen
Young Business Leaders of Jackson
618 Briarwood Dr., Suite A
Jackson, MS 39211
601-978-1848
www.ybljackson.org

The mission of YBL Jackson is to build an interdenominational movement of men who will lead men to faith in Christ, training them in how to be biblical men, spiritual influencers, and leaders in their homes, businesses and churches.