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Leaders urge Louisiana Baptists to wear masks, take part in three-day fast

By Baptist Message staff ALEXANDRIA, La. (LBM) -- Steve Horn, Louisiana Baptist executive director, and other state leaders have offered their commitment to wear masks and are asking Louisiana Baptists to join them; and, they are encouraging people of faith across the state to take part, as they are able, in three days of prayer and fasting, July 20-22. The letter may be viewed by clicking here. . … [Read more...]

Patience and perseverance

By Waylon Bailey We all know the need for patience. When I think of the fruit of the Spirit, I am drawn to the quality of patience. I am drawn there because I often feel so inadequate with patience. You may feel the same. Frustration and aggravation sometimes seem to take over. But, it may not be patience that I need. What I really need is perseverance. This is the meaning of the word we normally translate as patience. I need to persevere. I need to be long-suffering. I need to not quit and not give up. I need to stand strong under the pressure. Perseverance and long-suffering is exactly what I perceive that we all need right now. We need it in our lives, and we need it as the church. We have all worked hard to keep going since March 13, but we may be getting weary in well-doing. It’s natural for us to get weary. After all, if that were not the case, Paul would not have written to encourage us to keep working and serving. I want to encourage you to keep on. Don’t give up on yourself and don’t give up on Christ and His church. Be found faithful and obedient. These are tough days, but our God is faithful. He will see us through until we hear, “Well done, good and faithful servant!” Waylon Bailey is pastor of First Baptist … [Read more...]

​NOBTS, Leavell College confer degrees in virtual ceremonies

By New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary office of communications NEW ORLEANS, La. (NOBTS) – Fourteen graduates with Louisiana ties received degrees during New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College virtual commencement services May 15 and 16. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary conferred 110 masters degrees and 23 doctoral degrees including 6 Ph.Ds., one D.M.A., 13 D.Min., and three D.Ed.Min. Thirty-six M.Div. degrees were presented to graduates. Leavell College conferred 31 bachelor of arts in Christian Ministry degrees, one bachelor of arts in Biblical studies and six associate of arts in Christian Ministry degrees. Leavell College graduates: Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry James Ellison, Pineville Nathan Michel, Kenner Joshua Noojin, New Orleans Kelxy Rowell, New Orleans New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary graduates: Master of Arts in Discipleship Anna Hockman, New Orleans Kelsey Houser, Lake Charles Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry Jonathon Murphy, Alexandria Kenneth Rowe, Taylor Master of Arts in Christian Education Heather W. Johnson, New Orleans Master of Arts in Missiology Erika Spengler, Norco Master of Divinity, specialization Expository Preaching Justin … [Read more...]

Louisiana College to reopen in August with safety precautions in place

By Elizabeth Christian, LCNews PINEVILLE, La. (LCNews) - Louisiana College President Rick Brewer has announced fall semester plans, outlining the overarching measures the school is undertaking to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. “LC will begin welcoming our incoming freshmen Aug. 12, and other students will return the rest of the week,” Brewer said. Classes will begin Aug. 17. “We will be following a modified academic calendar to allow for completion of all classes and final exams by Nov. 23,” he said. “This includes eliminating the traditional Labor Day holiday and fall break, but it greatly reduces the risk of exposure to students who travel during those times.” Since the spring, Louisiana College has had a COVID-response Task Force, chaired by Mark Shoemaker, vice president for IT and Facilities/CIO. “We have been constantly gathering and reviewing the latest information from state and national governmental and medical organizations, specifically related to ensuring the college is proactive in preparing for the fall semester,” Shoemaker said. “Each division and each building will have extensive procedures for ensuring safety and sanitation.” Brewer said work has been done in earnest since March to prepare and train … [Read more...]