By Baptist Message staff BATON ROUGE, La. (LBM) – In his inaugural address, Jan. 7, Gov. Jeff Landry issued a call for unity and reminded citizens about the state's rich culture and the can-do spirit of the state’s people that have combined to make Louisiana great. He also vowed to address issues like violent crime and “unsuitable subject matter” in schools. Originally scheduled for Jan. 8, the inauguration ceremony was held the day before because of inclement weather concerns. He officially became the state’s 57th governor Jan. 8 at noon. “It is here that we come together, so that their lives are governed evenhandedly,” Landry said. “So that their hard-earned money is spent judiciously; so that their institutions are compelled to serve them, and not disenfranchise them; so that their government fulfills the missions contrived by them; and so that their children are promised the perpetual legacy of opportunity. The place is here, the time is now, and the challenge is ours.” Landry vowed to help fulfill the promise of those who elected him. “Our people seek government that reflects their values,” he said. “They demand that our children be afforded an education that reflects those wholesome principles, and not an … [Read more...]
Alabama Baptist Church hosting revival Jan. 28-31
Alabama Baptist Church, Arcadia: Revival, January 28-31; Sunday: 10:40 a.m. service, 5:45 p.m. meal, 6:30 p.m. service; Monday-Wednesday Noon, light lunch and Bible study, meal – 5:45 p.m., Service 6:30 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Mike Courtney. Worship: Mackey and Gail Willis. Pastor: Jeff Hurst. … [Read more...]
Jimmy Dukes, NOBTS visionary and friend, remembered with affection
By Marilyn Stewart, NOBTS communications NEW ORLEANS (NOBTS) - Jimmy Dukes, a visionary and innovator who served New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College as a faculty member and administrator for more than four decades, died December 4 at the age of 81. Dukes was integral to the founding and establishment of Leavell College, the ground-breaking and highly successful NOBTS prison theological education system, and the NOBTS extension center system that made theological education accessible to pastors without resources for education. “This is an incredibly sad time at NOBTS and Leavell College as we remember the legacy and contribution of Dr. Jimmy Dukes,” said Jamie Dew, president. “Dr. Dukes gave over 40 years of his life and ministry to this school,” Dew continued. “He served with great integrity, humility, and servanthood devotion. He was absolutely beloved by everyone on this campus, and will be missed terribly. While we grieve our loss, we rejoice with him that he is now in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.” Elected to the faculty in 1985, Dukes taught New Testament and Greek, but kept the local church and the small church pastor always at heart. Dukes led the way for the … [Read more...]
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