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Ken Ham highlights LCU’s 6th Annual Values & Ethics Series

By Elizabeth Clarke PINEVILLE, LA (LC news) -- Internationally renowned author and biblical apologist Ken Ham will be Louisiana Christian University’s speaker at its 6th Annual Values & Ethics Series on Nov. 10-11. Ham is the CEO and founder of Answers in Genesis, the Creation Museum in Cincinnati, and the Noah’s Ark Exhibit in Kentucky. He will speak on two issues of great currency in America today. Wednesday evening, he will present “Divided Nation: Cultures in Chaos & A Conflicted Church. Thursday morning, Ham will speak on “One Race One Blood: Dealing with ‘Races and Racism.” “We are pleased to host Ken Ham for the College’s 6th Annual Values & Ethics Series,” said President Rick Brewer. “Mr. Ham’s commitment to serious-minded Christianity is needed in our current cultural moment. At LCU, we believe there is no space for anti-intellectualism for there is nothing irrelevant to Christ and the Gospel.” Ham is well-known for emphasizing the relevance and authority of the book of Genesis to the life of the average Christian. The public is encouraged to attend this free event in Guinn Auditorium on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m., and Thursday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. … [Read more...]

Louisiana College changes name to reflect university status

By staff PINEVILLE, La. (LC News) – Louisiana College President Rick Brewer recently received unanimous approval from the board of trustees, upon a unanimous recommendation of its executive committee, to update the name of the institution to Louisiana Christian University to fit its elevated status. “It was wholeheartedly and unanimously supported,” Brewer said. “This is in keeping with our mission of being Christ-centered. It’s a logical move. We are not throwing away our past. We are recognizing this school has always been Christian.” He told the Baptist Message the official announcement will be made during the 2021 Louisiana Baptist Convention Annual Meeting, Nov. 16, to be held in the North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe, but that the university was issuing a press release now to encourage alumni and Wildcat supporters to be part of the celebration next month. The name "Louisiana Christian University" has been reserved with the Louisiana Secretary of State’s office, he said, noting that the names "Louisiana University" and "Louisiana Baptist University" already were in use. Louisiana Baptist Convention Executive Director Steve Horn lauded LC's climb to university status and said the elevation reflects well on the … [Read more...]