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ON THE MOVE
Alton Achord is available for supply pastorate in the Central LA area. Please call Achord at 318.715.8874.
Jill (husband Jeff) Harvill will be observing Educational Ministry at Bellaire Baptist Church.
Providence Baptist Church: Amber Moulton, music, resigned to Laity. Annison Stasny, new music minister, from Laity.
Randall Gill has resigned as pastor of New Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Shane Picou is the new past at Macedonia Baptist Church, Holden.
Erron Goodwin is the new Midpoint Minister at the Celebration Metairie Campus. Jeremy Wicker is the new single adults pastor at First Baptist Church, Covington.
Logan Arnold is the new youth minister at Grace Memorial Baptist Church, Slidell.
Cody Salassi is the new youth minister at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Hammond.
On August 17, 2025 First Baptist Church Coushatta recognized Tommy Glen Jones as Deacon Emeritus for his many years of faithful service as deacon.
Randy Bowman formerly Associate Pastor of Teche Baptist Church, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana is now Pastor of Jenkins Memorial in St Martinville, Louisiana.
Center Point Baptist Church, West Monroe: Ken Ronaghan is the new pastor at Center Point.
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe: Tara Tragern Magee is the new youth director.
Steve James (retired Senior Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church) has been selected by the Administrative Committee to serve as the Interim Director of Carey Baptist Association. His position will begin on October 1, 2025, to allow time for transition while Dr. Baker is still actively serving as Director.
HOMECOMING
Dry Creek Baptist Association, Dry Creek: 100th year Jubilee. October 25, 8 a.m. There will be a day full of activities, food and worship.
Jamestown Baptist Church, James[1]town: Homecoming, Service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on September 28 with a meal following worship services. Guest Speaker: Everett Geis Sr. Pastor: Stan Foster.
First Baptist Church, DeQuincy: Homecoming, October 5. Open house/ breakfast, 9 a.m. Worship service, 10 a.m., Guest Speaker: Gil Arthur. Worship: Frank Nihart. Lunch will follow after the service.
Barataria Baptist Church, Lafitte: 100-year anniversary, October 5-7. Pastor: Jeff Smith.
REVIVAL
Fellowship Baptist Church, Greenwell Springs: Revival, September 28-October 1 2025. Evangelist Bob Pitman. Pastor: Mardy Guidry.
Outreach Baptist Church, Columbia: Fall Revival, September 28- October 1. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Buster Duplissey.
First Baptist Church, Arcadia: Revival, October 12 at 10:25 a.m. and October 13-15 at 6 p.m. Evangelist: Luke Hockenjos: Pastor: Bob Jameson.
Bethel Baptist Church, : Old Fashion Baptist Revival, October 19, wear your old fashion Sunday Best. There will be dinner on the grounds under the tent. Speaker: Craig James, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Kevin Simmons, 2 p.m. and Ricky Vines, 10 a.m., Bible Study. Live Worship: Songs of Glory and Hymns of Praise. Pastor:
Fellowship Baptist Church, Jena: Revival & Bible Conference, November 5-9, 2025. Evangelist: Bob Pitman. Pastor: Shad Tibbs.
Rescue Fellowship, West Monroe: Fall revival, November 9-12, 2025. Evange[1]list: Bill Britt. Pastor: Russell Caldwell.
First Baptist Church, Pineville: Revival, November 2-4, 10:30 p.m. Speaker: David Uth, pastor of Sunday 10:30 a.m. and November 4, 12 a.m. Pastor: Stewart Holloway.
Antioch Baptist Church, Farmerville: Harvest Day, December 7, 2025. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Rubin Weaver.
LAGNIAPPE
Philadelphia Baptist Church, Alexandria Horseshoe campus: Ben Waites in concert, August 17, 9 a.m. Pastor: Stuard Sasser.
Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville campus: Ben Waites in concert, August 17, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Philip Robertson.
Vatican Baptist Church, Carencro: The Southern Plainsmen Quartet in concert, August 30, 5 p.m. Fellowship supper immediately following. Pastor: Chad Thibodeaux.
Eastwood Baptist Church, Haughton: Worship Louisiana, presented by Semsen Music beginning September 5, at 10 a.m. This is a two-day conference for worship leaders, praise teams, choirs, worship musicians, pastors and church tech teams. Created by worship leaders for worship leaders and their teams. For more information visit www.worshiplouisiana.com.
First Baptist Church, Keithville: Outdoorsman Fellowship, September 27, 5-8 p.m. Speaker: Bobby Barrack, pro angler. Cost: $10 per ticket. Fish, gumbo, chicken strips and meat pies. Door prizes, gun raffles, live auctions (must be present to win). Pastor: Michael Stowell.
First Baptist Church, Pineville: E4+ Preaching Conference, Sept. 23, 8 a.m-4:45 p.m. The conference will feature keynote messages by Fred Luter, senior pastor with Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, New Orleans, his wife, Elizabeth, and his son, Chip, who also serves as senior associate pastor with FABC. There also will be breakout sessions for pastors as well as directors of youth, media/sound, music and children ministries, and for ministers’ wives. Stewart Holloway, pastor.
First Baptist Church, Ponchatoula: Inflatable Stories with Dan Bellamy, Sept. 27, starting at 10 a.m. His presentations are enjoyable for children and adults, so everyone is invited to attend. For more information on this ministry, visit inflatablestories.com or call 985.386.3075. Pastor: David Cranford.
First Baptist Church, DeRidder: David Phelps in concert, October 2, 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the church or www.davidphelps.com/tour.
Beulah Baptist Church, Oak Grove: Ben Waites in concert, October 12, 11 a.m. Pastor: Kenneth Herring.
Lanier Baptist Church, Baton Rouge: Greg Sullivan Ministries, October 12, 10:20 a.m. Pastor: Mike Ferguson.
Lighthouse Baptist Church, Independence: Greg Sullivan Ministries with The Bibletones, October 19, 6 p.m. Pastor: Gene Hoyt.
Dry Creek Baptist Camp, Dry Creek: 100th year jubilee celebration, Oct. 25, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. A 5K kicks off the day, with other activities to follow starting at 9 a.m. These include a kid zone with bounce houses; food trucks; camp favorites such as archery, riflery, canoes, ropes, volleyball and gaga ball; live music; Ephesians Pro Wrestling; Briar Creek Creations and 3 Nail Forge demonstrations; and a special camp history with Director Todd Burnaman and past Director Curt Iles.
First Baptist Church, Keithville: Trunk R- Treat, October 26.
University Baptist Church, Thibodaux: Fall Festival, October 31, 6-8 p.m. There will be a hayride, food, trunk-r-treat, games and music. Pastor: J.P. Cox.
University Baptist Church, Thibodaux: Hallulajah on the Hill: Join us for a spiritual night of refreshment. Featuring live music and speakers, November 4, 6-8. Adley Landry Water Reservoir Thibodaux, next to Walter Harang Jr. Municipal Auditorium. Pastor: JP Cox.
ABC Pregnancy Resource Center, Lake Charles: Life Matters Benefit, Nov. 6, 6-9 p.m. This pep rally for life will include an on-stage interview with one of the ABC moms impacted by the ministry, a meal and entertainment by Flight of the Keys Dueling Pianos. For more information, visit https://www. abcsupporters.com/life-matters.
First Baptist Church, Pineville: Resist The Drift Marriage Conference, Nov. 14- 15. Presented by Focus on the Family, the two-day marriage conference will offer couples Bible-based concepts and tools to reconnect and strengthen their marriages with main speakers Matt and Angel Risby. The conference is 7-9:30 p.m. Nov. 14 and 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 15. For more information, visit fbcpinville.net. Stewart Holloway, pastor.
French Corner Baptist Church, Ponchatoula: Greg Sulivan in concert, November 30, 11 a.m. Pastor: Eric Hattaway.
First Baptist Church, Abbeville: Greg Sullivan in Concert, December 7, 10:45 a.m. Pastor: Russell Landry.
