By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - A group of Louisiana Christian University students recently visited New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, accompanied by Heather Johnson, wife of LCU President Mark Johnson, and KB Thomas, director of LCU Student Life. Johnson said the purpose of the trip, Jan. 23, was to introduce young women to the opportunities in Christian ministry available to them post-graduation in the state. They attended the Women’s Auxiliary luncheon and toured both NOBTS and the on-campus Museum of the Bible and Archeology. “We want to create opportunities for women who feel called to serve in ministry to process that call through experiences that allow them to see how women are currently serving,” she said. Students who participated were Melanie Dugas, Mari Manning, Bella McClendon, Abigail Melton, Riley Nickens, Gracie Sonnier and Jeri Vige. The Women’s Auxiliary is an organization that generates funds for women pursuing theological education.  Johnson served as the keynote speaker for the Women’s Auxiliary luncheon and spoke on “God’s Call, Our Yes,” encouraging students and community members to answer that call and invest in theological education for women. A group of NOBTS … [Read more...]