W. Frank Ingram was the Super Intendent of Missions for the Mount Zion Baptist Association. The service begins with a prayer and introduction of Frank Ingram (0:00-5:13). Ingram’s message is on what the laity is trying to convey to pastors and the convention. Ingram begins with an introduction (5:14-6:45). He then discusses how the Prophet Jonah lacked genuine concern for people, which he states is the condition of the church today (6:46-9:58). He examines the status of the laity in the church today, challenging pastors to equip laymen for ministry (9:59-16:17). He concludes by exhorting his audience to have a genuine concern for the laymen they shepherd (16:18-22:40). The service closes in prayer (22:41-23:05).
