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Super Bowl human trafficking outreach reunites 15 missing children in NOLA

NEW ORLEANS, La. (LBM) – Louisiana Baptists, other non-profit organizations, law enforcement agencies and civilians worked together to reunite 15 missing children with their families in the days leading up to last weekend’s Super Bowl LIX in the New Orleans Superdome. The effort involved the training of 70 volunteers at Celebration Church, Kenner and the distribution of 10,000 booklets featuring 36 missing and exploited children identified by law enforcement agencies in the New Orleans area. Each booklet contained a photo and information about each missing and exploited child. These booklets were placed in convenience stores as well as other locations throughout the city. As information was received, it was relayed to a call center at an undisclosed location for security purposes. Additionally, Freedom Stickers (containing the National Human Trafficking Hotline) were provided to convenience stores and strategically placed in public restroom stalls (providing victims of human trafficking with a safe place to call or text for help). According to "In Our Backyard," a Bend, Oregon-based non-profit organization that fights against human trafficking, numerous survivors have been recovered as a result of Freedom Stickers. “The … [Read more...]

LCU to hold Spring Preview Day Feb. 15

By LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Louisiana Christian University will offer high school students information about what opportunities await them at its annual Spring Preview Day, Feb. 15. All high school students in public, private and home school are encouraged to preregister to attend the event on campus from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration the day of the event will be at 8:30 a.m. Students and their parents will meet with faculty and current students and learn about academic programs, athletics and extracurricular activities. Attendees also will hear from current students about their experiences in major fields of study and what it is like to be a Wildcat. Interested students should sign up at the Preview Day registration form. Students who attend Preview Day will receive free lunch and LCU merchandise. All students who pre-register for Preview Day will have the $25 application fee waived. … [Read more...]

LCU alum admitted to U.S. Supreme Court Bar

By LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Louisiana Christian University alumna Brittany Jones has been admitted to the esteemed U.S. Supreme Court Bar. She graduated from Louisiana Christian University in 2104 with a degree in history before attending Regent University School of Law. “I have already submitted briefs to the Supreme Court protecting women’s spaces and opportunities, promoting life, advancing age verification for pornography, and against government overreach,” Jones said. “I will continue to advocate for these issues and other First and Fourteenth Amendment cases.” Jones serves as the director of Policy and Engagement of Kansas Family Voice and the general counsel for Kansas Family Foundation. She has worked to protect women’s opportunities in sports and other spheres. “I have advanced laws to promote a culture of life to support moms and protect babies in the womb,” she said. “I have also worked to protect children from radical ideologies and from online pornography.” She also works to promote parental rights and educational freedom for all families. Brittany got her start in politics when she was in elementary school and has been actively involved in campaigns, state government and grassroots … [Read more...]

LCU social work department hosts first Continuing Education Series

By LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Louisiana Christian University's social work department hosted its first Continuing Education Series, Jan. 31, with more than 100 social work alumni, field supervisors and community social workers in attendance. Graves stressed how important it was for LCU to make the series affordable and accessible to all levels of social workers, including current graduate students who attended for free. CEUs are required for all licensed social workers. Ten in-person CEUs are required annually and can be difficult to find in the community, said Vanessa Graves, LCSW-BACS, MSW field director and associate professor. “We wanted to say thank you to all of the social workers in the local and surrounding areas of the state who have supported our BSW and MSW programs whether as former students and now alumni, serving as field supervisors, and/or networking with us as fellow social work professionals,” Graves said. Anxiety disorders and self-care was the topic of the afternoon session. “These [anxiety] disorders are rapidly increasing and currently the most diagnosed mental disorder in the United States,” Graves said. It is important as social workers who serve and treat individuals with these … [Read more...]

WMU expands Royal Ambassadors to include young men through 12th grade

By WMU Communications BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WMU Communications) – Boys in first grade can be a part of Royal Ambassadors and now continue their RA journey in missions discipleship through their senior year of high school. National WMU board members approved a recommendation on Jan. 13 for Royal Ambassadors to be the missions organization for boys and young men in grades 1–12 rather than just boys in grades 1–6. Challengers, which has been the name of the WMU missions organization for young men in grades 7–12, will still be used as the descriptor of those in grades 7–12 under the overall umbrella of RA. Royal Ambassadors, at its creation by WMU in 1908, was an organization for boys ages 9–17. “In the years that followed, changes were made that separated RA from older boys, which we argue negatively affected the ability of churches to seamlessly and effectively disciple older boys in missions,” said Keith Gates, ministry consultant for RA and Youth on Mission. “We are excited to bring missions discipleship for middle and high school young men back home to RA.” Gates said RA will benefit by extending its reach and making it a complete program for all boys and young men regardless of grade in school. “The church will … [Read more...]

Convergence media students attend, win at SEJC

By LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Louisiana Christian University convergence media and public relations students participated in the Southeast Journalism Conference at Mississippi State University in Starkville over the weekend and brought home several awards.  Nine students attended and participated in on-site competitions against students from other universities across the Southeast. Danny Cobb and Adán Wright placed third in TV sports.  In addition, Best of the South awards were given to the best student submissions representing published and broadcast works of journalism for 2024. The following students were recognized:  Kai Stone – TV hard news reporter, 4th place; TV feature reporter, 4th place; Cayden Walls – TV feature reporter, 5th place; and Wildcats Media sports podcast – Best audio program, 3rd place. SEJC includes 25 colleges and universities in the Southeast and is open to all schools in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Kentucky. … [Read more...]