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By Brian Blackwell, Message Staff Writer WOODWORTH – Christians in law enforcement should think of their jobs as a mission field, a longtime Louisiana Baptist police officer said during the 2017 Royal Ambassador Congress Saturday, April 8. “Some of my best days were when I came home after changing a stranded motorist's tire or helping an elderly lady carry her groceries to her car,” said David Cheatwood, who retired in 2012 after serving with the Natchitoches Police Department and Natchitoches Sheriff's Department for 33 years. "We are God's ministers for good. Cops are ministers for good things and to resist evil.” LOTS OF FUN, ONE GOAL Cheatwood, now a Louisiana Baptist disaster relief coordinator, shared his message during the statewide gathering, which drew nearly 200 first through sixth grade boys and their adult leaders from 17 churches. Held April 7-8 at Tall Timbers Conference Center in Woodworth, the RA Congress featured testimonies from law enforcement and armed forces officers as an emphasis of this year’s theme, Honor the Protectors. During the Friday evening session, various police, fire and other agencies who are on the front lines of protecting the public presented hands-on exhibits for the … [Read more...]