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Christian apologist Frank Turek to speak April 10th at LCU

By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCUNews) -- Louisiana Christian University welcomes back renowned Christian apologist Frank Turek, April 10. Turek will discuss the topic: “If God, Why Evil?” A crowd favorite at LCU, Turek, president of the Christian apologetics ministry CrossExamined.org and best-selling author of “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist,” will speak in Guinn Auditorium. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. Christian apologetics uses science amd reasoning to prove the truth of Christianity and cross-examines claims against it. More information about Turek’s ministry is available on CrossExamined.org The C3 event, the final Christ, Church, Culture event of the spring semester, is free and open to the public.   … [Read more...]

Clara Springs Camp celebrates 70 years of Kingdom impact

By Brian Blackwell, Baptist Message staff writer PELICAN, La. (LBM) – Several hundred people gathered during the Clara Springs Baptist Camp 70th anniversary celebration, March 24 and 26, to celebrate the life-changing impact the camp has had on their lives. Held on the grounds of the camp in Pelican, the event featured the traditional Fourth Friday Fish Fry, concerts by Southern Plainsmen and Vines and Company, fireworks, games, and the Overcoming Obstacles Ministry’s American Ninja Warrior course. The weekend also included a reunion of campers and a time for sharing memories of Clara Springs. Bubba Mills, who has served as director since 2007, said the celebration reminded him of how God’s hand has been on the camp for the past 70 years. “God has brought us through the good and bad times and blessed us tremendously,” Mills told the Baptist Message. “Most people would say God has blessed the camp through the buildings on the grounds and that certainly is true. But blessings also have come from those who have accepted Christ here and the hundreds we know committed to ministry and who are serving in ministry all over the world.” LASTING LEGACY The idea for the camp was presented and adopted at the 1952 District 8 … [Read more...]

Revival challenges Big Creek churches to seek Christ

DRY PRONG, La. (LBM) – The 30 churches of the Big Creek Baptist Association gathered for a joint revival, March 26-29, in preparation for a possible spiritual awakening in Grant Parish. Held at the B22 Auditorium in Dry Prong, the revival featured messages by evangelist Bill Britt of Haughton and music by Jimmy Crabtree, minister of music at New Prospect Baptist Church, Dry Prong, and other musicians in the association. Additionally, the Adult and Teen Challenge choir shared testimonies and special music and First Baptist Church, Dry Prong, hosted a pizza supper before the final night of the revival. Association moderator Travis Sanders, also pastor of Hebron Baptist Church, Dry Prong, said the revival has helped unify the churches as they seek the Lord for a great harvest of souls in their communities. “Churches feel more connected and less alone,” Sanders told the Baptist Message. “When God’s people are revived, then we will see a great crusade.” … [Read more...]

LCU students present research at third annual C.S. Lewis Honors Forum

By LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) – Ten students presented research during the 3rd Annual C.S. Lewis Honors Forum at Louisiana Christian University, March 23. The interdisciplinary research project is the final requirement in fulfillment of the C.S. Lewis Honors Program. “The University’s C.S. Lewis Honors Scholars’ annual presentations serve as a solid reminder that great work can happen at a smaller university,” said LCU President Dr. Rick Brewer. “I am grateful for the professors who shepherd our students toward incredible, creative research underscoring the application of Colossians 3:17.” The following students took part in this year’s forum: Shelby Cumpton of Quitman will graduate in May with a degree in history and minor in political science. She recorded her presentation “A Language of Resistance: The White Rose and the Use of Framing,” as she was representing the LCU Debate Team at the National Championships in Boise, Idaho. Ashley Young of Shreveport will graduate in May with a degree in missions and ministry. The title of her research was “An Exegetical Study of Psalm 137.” Delaina Nacole Walley of Alexandria will graduate in May with a degree in English and minor in art. Her research examined … [Read more...]