By David E. Hankins, LBC Executive Director, retired
MANDEVILLE, La. (LBM) — Greetings, Louisiana Baptists!
My official retirement date as your Executive Director has come. Thus, I am writing to bid you farewell and to thank you for the many, many blessings you have bestowed upon Patty and me these last 14 ½ years. You have been faithful friends and fervent prayer partners. You have joined me in a myriad of ministries sponsored by the LBC for the Lord Jesus. You have been kind and forgiving. You have given leadership and followership. What a joy it has been to serve with you!
We have moved to Mandeville, Louisiana, near our youngest son and his family. We look forward to a less demanding schedule, to time with grandchildren, and to serving in the local church. I have no career plans (been there, done that) but will preach and teach as the Lord allows. I look forward to continuing participation as a Louisiana Baptist.
I believe God has great things in store for LBC. Your new executive director Dr. Steve Horn is already at the helm. He brings to the office great giftedness, fruitful experience, a wonderful spirit, and a love for Jesus and the church. I have every confidence you will thrive under his leadership, and I will be cheering him on.
As the prophet Samuel said goodbye to the people, he declared, “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you.” (I Sam. 12:23). I make the same pledge to you.
Fraternally,
David E. Hankins
Executive Director
Louisiana Baptist Convention
2005-2019
