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LC, SWBTS sign articulation agreement

By Elizabeth Christian, LCNews PINEVILLE, La. (LCNews) – Adam W. Greenway, president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, signed an articulation agreement on March 4 with Louisiana College President Rick Brewer that will allow students to apply college credits to a seminary degree. “This is a win-win-win for Louisiana College and Southwestern Seminary—and it’s a win for students,” Greenway said during LC’s chapel service. “In light of the shared commitment between our two institutions to prepare men and women for gospel ministry, this agreement helps students get quality theological education and expand opportunities for greater gospel effectiveness. We look forward to how this partnership will benefit students and the kingdom.” The memorandum of understanding between the two Southern Baptist institutions will allow LC graduates to earn their seminary degrees more quickly to pursue God’s calling on their lives. “Students who successfully complete select senior-level courses in LC’s Missions and Ministries program may receive at least 15 credit hours toward the Master of Divinity Degree Program at SWBTS,” Brewer said at the signing. “This will save students time and money.” Brewer said this … [Read more...]

Your brown bag miracle

By Steve Horn ALEXANDRIA, La. (LBC) - Over the last year we’ve been asked to cut back on most everything – time with family, trips to restaurants, retail establishments and public gatherings. During the recent winter storm we’ve been asked to cut back on our power usage, water usage and more due to the demand on the system. While our infrastructures may be limited in their ability to meet currents demands, I’m reminded that God’s resources are not. Take the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 in John 6. From nothing, Jesus fed the multitudes! He does that which otherwise seems impossible. Like the other miracles, this miracle confirms who Jesus is, confirms what others say about Him, and what He said about Himself. This miracle appears in all four Gospels so I believe God is trying to communicate something of importance if we’ll take a moment to reflect on this truth. If other miracles communicate “nothing is too big for God” (and this miracle stands in agreement with that) this miracle reveals “nothing is too small for God.” We need to be reminded of that sometimes – maybe even today. Roofs are leaking, pipes are bursting, no electricity, no water—all small problems on the global scale, but still very real, especially … [Read more...]

Boys & Girls Club’s Youth Legislature coming to LC campus March 10

By Elizabeth B. Christian, LC News PINEVILE, La. (LBM) -- Louisiana College will host the Boys & Girls Club’s Youth Legislature on campus March 10 in Granberry Student Center. More than 50 middle-schoolers from north and central Louisiana will be on campus between 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. participating in this annual mock legislative session. “I'm excited about being on Louisiana College campus for the first time,” said Paula Braud, Youth Legislature program director. COVID-19 restrictions prevented the event from being held in its normal location, the Old State Capitol in downtown Baton Rouge. “Thanks to State Sen. Glen Womack, State Rep. Mike Johnson and President Rick Brewer,” Braud added, “we were able to bring some of the middle school students from north and central Louisiana together for this mock legislative session.” Brewer is excited to have these future Louisiana leaders on campus. “Hosting future leaders at Louisiana College is consistent with the equipping of future leaders that takes place here daily,” Brewer said. “The mission of Louisiana College compels us to prepare students for “lives of learning, leading, and serving,” which certainly aligns with the focus of the Youth Legislature. “ Braud … [Read more...]