By Baptist Message staff (based on LBCHFM press release)
MONROE, La. (LBM) – The Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home and Family Ministries trustees have announced, Jan. 30, that David Jeffreys has been elected the next president and chief executive officer, effective Feb. 16.
Jeffreys serves as vice president of denominational and church relations with Louisiana Christian University.
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 (that) 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. Jefferys, 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 Chairman Bob Bozeman.
LBCHFM Board Chairman Jason Lupo, pastor of First Baptist Church, Hornbeck, voiced his gratitude for the search committee and for Jeffreys.
“It is an honor to serve on the LBCH&FM board, and I am thankful for the diligence and integrity our search committee used as they sought and called Dr. David Jeffreys to serve as President and CEO of LBCH&FM,” he said. “His ministry has a history of faithfulness and strength as he has cared for Louisiana Baptist in the name of Christ. I am convinced he will work alongside our staff, churches, donors, and partners to continue to follow God’s direction for LBCH&FM.”
Perry Hancock, who will retire in February as LBCHFM president and CEO, was enthused about the naming of Jeffreys as his successor.
“Having known Dr. Jeffreys for many years, we joyfully celebrate his election as the new President of LBCH&FM. With great expectation, we look forward to seeing how God will bless and use his leadership in the days ahead to guide and strengthen this wonderful ministry.”
Louisiana Baptist Executive Director Steve Horn echoed Hancock’s praise.
“Today is a great day for Louisiana Baptists,” Horn said in a statement to the Baptist Message. “The Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home and Family Ministries has enjoyed exceptional leadership, most recently with Dr. Perry Hancock. I am confident that this kind of leadership that the Children’s Home needs and expects will continue with the election of Dr. David Jeffreys. Louisiana Baptists who have yet to meet him will love David and his wife, Stephanie.”
Jeffreys previously served as associate pastor with Highland Baptist Church in New Iberia and head of Highland Baptist Christian School. He is married to Stephanie and they have four children, Aaron (wife, Emily), Gary, Kyle and Ellie.
