By Staff ALEXANDRIA, La. (LBM) – Louis Charrier, pastor of Washington Baptist Church and four other congregations, will be nominated for second vice president of the Louisiana Baptist Convention during the 2022 annual meeting. Jacob Crawford, director of City Life NOLA, a ministry which serves the homeless in New Orleans, notified the Baptist Message of his intention to make the nomination. The LBC annual meeting is scheduled to be held in the facilities of Calvary Baptist Church, Alexandria, Nov. 15. STATEMENT OF SUPPORT Crawford noted Charrier’s passion for adding to God's Kingdom. “Brother Louis is known across the state of Louisiana as a serial church planter,” Crawford said of Charrier, who has planted 19 churches. “He loves Jesus and he loves this state. I have never seen a man of God with so much energy and zeal for missions.” Crawford believes Charrier will faithfully serve Louisiana Baptists, and inspire them to point others to Christ. “Brother Louis is an encouragement to everyone he meets,” he continued. “I am proud to call him my friend and partner in ministry.” PERSONAL DATA Charrier earned a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, and a master’s degree in biblical studies from … [Read more...]