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LCU President Johnson begins tenure with 100-day P356 tour of community

By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Louisiana Christian University’s 10th President Mark Johnson officially took office June 1, and he has started his tenure with a 100-day challenge. The P356 TOUR is an ambitious, dynamic 100-day initiative designed to enhance the presence and impact of LCU across Pineville and surrounding communities, while fostering deeper engagement with alumni, donors, faculty, staff, students and the local population. Through a series of 100 strategically planned events, this tour will underscore the university’s mission of trust, leadership, and community building. The 100 events will take place across June, July and August, with the goal of strengthening relationships, raising visibility and raising funds for LCU’s future development. Inspired and rooted by Proverbs 3:5-6 ("Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your path"), the P356 TOUR will emphasize four key pillars: Worship – Trusting in the Lord through communal worship and spiritual engagement, as we lean on His understanding to guide the path of the university and its community. Scholarship – Fostering academic … [Read more...]

Arrest of armed man prevents possible shooting at Bellaire Baptist

By Baptist Message staff BOSSIER CITY, La. (LBM) – An armed man was arrested after he entered a worship service at Bellaire Baptist Church June 1. According to KTBS-TV Shreveport, Christopher Dewayne Strong was arrested on the scene after church security detained him. Strong entered the worship center and climbed onto the media platform in the back of the room during the 10:15 am service. The sound technician quietly alerted church security, though the congregation remained unaware of the incident as it occurred. Strong, who brought a gun and backpack full of ammunition into the building, faces multiple charges including illegal carrying of a weapon, simple battery and terrorism. Bellaire Baptist Executive Pastor Jeff Harper told the Baptist Message that the church is thankful its security team quickly addressed the situation and that the Bossier City Police Department responded promptly. “We are grateful for God’s protection Sunday,” Harper said. “Our security team deescalated the situation. Thankfully, our security personnel were able to keep the worst from happening.” … [Read more...]