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ERLC partners with SBC leaders in asking Congress to defund Planned Parenthood

By ERLC WASHINGTON (ERLC) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention has joined with SBC leaders and pastors in calling on legislators to take concrete steps in a reconciliation bill that would defund Planned Parenthood or its affiliates. The statement, which unequivocally affirms the sanctity of every human life, including the preborn, was released Tuesday with an initial list of 50 signatories including SBC entity heads, SBC seminary presidents, past SBC presidents, SBC state executives and ERLC research fellows. Many more SBC leaders and pastors are expected to add their names to the letter in the days to come. Brent Leatherwood, president of the ERLC, commented on the launch of the campaign. “Southern Baptists have long held to a pro-life ethic. We have a special opportunity in light of the new Trump administration and Congress to join together and advocate for a vibrant culture of life to be implemented through the reconciliation process. “It’s time to put an end to our taxpayer dollars going to fund the egregious taking of life at the hands of Planned Parenthood. Our hope is for Congress to recognize Southern Baptists' support of this effort and our unwavering commitment … [Read more...]

LCU named safest campus, best value in Louisiana

By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Louisiana Christian University has been named the safest college campus and the best value in the state of Louisiana by Niche.com. Niche.com released its 2025 list of Best Colleges last week. Niche.com is a rating and review website for facets of the college experience. In the last several years, LCU has committed to providing an increasingly safe campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Three Homeland Security grants awarded to LCU have allowed for additional campus lighting and surveillance. “Over the last five years, LCU has invested over $450,000 in safety and security upgrades thanks to grants from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness through our FEMA partners,” said Vice President of Academic Affairs Henry O. Robertson. “Additional funding through the Union Pacific Railroad Foundation has provided key components for enhancing our abilities to deter, detect and defend the campus community.  We are honored that the investments, training and care LCU has placed as a strategic priority are recognized by a national organization.  Our students are always number one with all our safety and security enhancements.” LCU … [Read more...]

Louisiana Christian to hold spring revival next week

By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Louisiana Christian University will hold its annual spring revival series Feb. 18-20 at 11 a.m. in Guinn Auditorium. The speaker for the revival will be Greg Wilton, assistant professor of mission and evangelism and dean of Leavell College at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Wilton has served the Lord in many ways, from the French Quarter to Southeast Asia, from a small church pastor in Louisiana to a large church missions pastor in Tennessee. He ministered cross-culturally in Southeast Asia with the International Missions Board while also teaching at a local seminary. With the North American Mission Board, Wiltonserved as the National Care For Refugees director, while also directing a ministry center in Clarkston, Georgia for Send Relief. The revival services are free and open to the public. … [Read more...]