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...]

By LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) – Congressman Mike Johnson and his wife, Kelly, will be the keynote speakers at Louisiana Christian University’s 7th annual Values and Ethics Series, Nov. 10, 6 p.m., inside Guinn Auditorium. “I love the idea behind the Values and Ethics Series, and I wish every university would host a similar event,” Johnson said. “There is too little emphasis on these subjects today, and the foundations of our country are being destroyed because of it. On Nov. 10, we will discuss why the founders insisted that religion and morality were essential to maintain our republic, and how we can all work to restore those pillars before it is too late.” Johnson, who represents 15 parishes in Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District and has 20 years of experience litigating constitutional law cases, and his wife, who is a licensed Christian counselor, host the weekly podcast “Truth Be Told.” The program offers analysis of current events and topics from a Christian perspective. They have been married 23 years and are members of Cypress Baptist Church, Benton.  UGLY MUG FOUNDER TO SHARE BUSINESS LIFE SKILLS The Business Student Association of Louisiana Christian University will host Wayne Mullins, founder … [Read more...]