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LCU welcomes support for Giving Tuesday

By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU NEWS) - Louisiana Christian University asks for your consideration and support this Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2. There are many different ways to support the institution. “Giving Tuesday is a wonderful opportunity for the LCU family to come together and invest in our students’ future,” said LCU President Mark Johnson. “Every gift, large or small, helps us to Restore, Rebuild and Reimagine LCU to the glory of God. I’m asking our alumni, churches, friends and partners to join us on Giving Tuesday and help us equip the next generation of Christian leaders.” The Louisiana Baptist Foundation is the university’s fundraising and donor arm and has spearheaded the cooperative programs within the Louisiana Baptist sphere. The foundation represents not only LCU but also the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home, the Baptist Message and the Southern Baptist churches throughout the state. Johnson said he is deeply grateful to reestablish LCU’s partnership with the Baptist Foundation. “The Foundation’s commitment to Christian education and wise stewardship, under the leadership of Jared Price, allows Louisiana Christian University to expand our reach and impact. Together, we are … [Read more...]

Collins to retire from NSU BCM after 36 years of faithful service

By Brian Blackwell, Baptist Message staff writer NATCHITOCHES, La. (LBM) – For nearly four de­cades Bill Collins has helped students on the Northwest­ern State University fulfill the Great Commission. Collins, who is set to re­tire March 31, 2026, from his role as NSU’s Baptist Colle­giate Ministry director, said he is thankful for the chance to see so many students who have been a part of the ministry become warriors for Christ. “I always believe that you should take yourself out of the game before some­one has to take you out of the game,” Collins told the Baptist Message. “I know I had probably a few more years left but really felt God leading me to go ahead and step down to allow a young­er, more energetic person to come in and be able to do some new things. “This is a new generation of students, and somebody younger, a little closer to their life experiences, is go­ing to be able to help them formulate some new pro­gramming,” he continued. “I really believe this the best thing for the NSU BCM, for my wife Phyllis and my­self. And of course, we’re not retiring from ministry, just retiring from the NSU BCM.” During his time at NSU, Collins has seen students come to Christ, discipled and sent on mission trips. He … [Read more...]