Glenroy Lalor
Reverend Dr. Glenroy Lalor, a former head of the Jamaica Baptist Union, has observed a concerning trend of declining membership in rural churches, often attributed to demographic changes and the appeal of online worship. He warns that many churches face closure due to the loss of older members and a lack of younger attendees.
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Former JBU President Reverend Dr Glenroy Lalor said there was no record of Shuttleworth's resignation.
‘You can’t muzzle me’ | Lead Stories
Jamaica· 2025-06-17
Glenroy Lalor is a former JBU president who expressed personal pain over the church's situation and emphasized the need for reconciliation.
Shuttleworth defrocked | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-06-15
Reverend Dr Glenroy Lalor, former head of the Jamaica Baptist Union, noted the decline in church membership exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Anglican Church to elect new bishop of Jamaica amid financial strain, membership worries | NewsJamaica· 2025-03-23
Reverend Dr Glenroy Lalor, former head of the JBU and pastor at the Bethel Baptist Church, stated that this disparity between the number of churches and available ministers impacts 'the effectiveness of the church at all levels'.
Churches facing empty pulpit crisis | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-02-16
Reverend Dr Glenroy Lalor commented on the declining membership in rural churches due to the deaths of older members.
Bell tolls for traditional churches? | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-02-16
