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.