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Children’s Home names LCU’s Jeffreys as president/CEO

By Baptist Message staff (based on LBCHFM press release) MONROE, La. (LBM) – Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home and Family Ministries trustees announced, Jan. 30, that David Jeffreys has been elected the next president and chief executive officer of the entity, effective Feb. 16. Jeffreys serves as vice president of denominational and church relations with Louisiana Christian University, where he also was executive vice president and chief operating officer (2022-2024) and acting president of the university (March 2024-May 2025) during the presidential search. A LBCHFM news release cited Jeffreys’ “wealth of experience in Christian leadership, ministry development and organizational oversight” and his “huge heart for children and families, his commitment to biblical values and his proven ability to lead organizations with vision, integrity and compassion [the hat] are visible in every role he has held.” The trustees also expressed confidence in Jeffreys’ leadership and calling. “We are grateful to God for leading us to Dr. Jeffreys, his passion for ministry, servant-leadership and love for people align perfectly with the mission of LBCH&FM. We believe God has prepared him for this season,” said Search Committee … [Read more...]

Pastor escapes injury, parsonage serverely damaged

By Baptist Message staff TULLOS, La. (LBM) – Pastor Steven Smith is grateful for God’s protection after a tree fell a mere 15 feet from his bedroom in the parsonage of the Tullos First Baptist Church, Jan. 25. Smith said he was alone, 6:30 a.m., when he was “jolted” from his bed by the sound of a crashing tree. He immediately grabbed a flashlight and found nearby gaping holes and limbs where the tree had landed, and he discovered it missed by just inches a gas line that ran underneath the house. “As I was taking pictures of the incident there were still limbs falling from other trees all around,” Smith told the Baptist Message. “God was watching over me as always,” Smith told the Baptist Message. “I thank Him that no one was in the room that received the most damage.” Smith and others from the church were able to remove the tree, Jan. 26, and place a tarp on the roof the following day. They are working with the insurance company about the damage claim. … [Read more...]

CEC to equip collegians in apologetics

By Baptist Message staff PINEVILLE, La. (LBM) – Louisiana Baptist col­legiate ministry leaders hope to equip students to discuss apologetics as well as share their faith and beliefs during the upcom­ing Collegiate Evangelism Conference, set for Feb. 6-7 in Louisiana Christian University’s Guinn Audito­rium, Pineville. CEC 2026 will feature three speakers: Matthew James, vice president of enrollment with New Orleans Baptist Theologi­cal Seminary; Joey Smith, pastor of Grayson Baptist Church; and Tommy Ki­ker, pastor of East Leesville Baptist Church. Crescent City Worship, a collaborative team of NOBTS students, faculty, alumni and friends, will lead music. Students will have a chance to attend break­out sessions that center around the conference theme, as well as to ask representatives of Louisi­ana BCM GOLA Missions, the International Mission Board and New Orleans Baptist Theological Sem­inary about missions and ministry opportunities. CEC registration be­gins Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. with the main session starting at 7:30 p.m. The confer­ence concludes Feb. 7 at 5 p.m. … [Read more...]