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ON THE MOVE
Scotty Blackwell resigns as music minister at First Baptist Church, Minden to go be Pastor of Worship Ministries at Kingsland Baptist Church, Katy, Texas.
Wade, wife Rebecca, Penefield is the new pastor at First Baptist Church, Many. There will be a Pastor Installation Service on Sunday, December 21st.
Russell Hinson is the interim/transitional pastor at First Baptist Church, Livingston.
Zach Anderson is the new pastor at Westside Baptist Church, Natchitoches.
REVIVAL
Liberty Christian, Colfax: Harvest Sunday, December 14, 2025. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Deric Cox.
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Hineston: Revival, January 18-21. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Eugene Williams.
Eastvue Baptist Church, Jena: Revival, January 25-28, Evangelist: Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Dustin Robertson.
LAGNIAPPE
First Baptist Church, Many: Searching for a worship leader. The worship leader’s main responsibility will be selecting and leading our music for morning worship on Sundays. This is a part-position. If interested, please contact the church office for an application or email resume to fbcmany@yahoo.com as soon as possible.
Cedar Crest Baptist Church, West Monroe: Christmas worship, Dec. 21, 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. Nursery and kids’ church provided, Pastor: Gregory Clark.
Wilda Baptist Church, Boyce: Community Christmas service, Dec. 21, 6 p.m., with dinner before at 5 p.m. The Drewett Family will be in concert. Pastor: Joey Rudisill.
Ferry Lake Baptist Church, Oil City: Christmas Eve candlelight service, Dec. 24, 5:30 p.m. Pastor: John McCatherty.
First Baptist Church, Baton Rouge: Christmas Eve service, Dec. 24, 5 p.m. Pastor: Andrew Ogea.
First Baptist Church, Covington: Christmas Eve services, Dec. 24, 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Pastor: Waylon Bailey.
First Baptist Church, Winnsboro: Christmas Eve service, 6 p.m. Pastor: Craig Beeman.
First Baptist Church, Converse: Candlelight service, Dec. 21, 6 p.m. Pastor: Brian Rankin.
Fair Park Baptist Church, West Monroe: Carols and cocoa in atrium, Dec. 21, 9:30 a.m., followed by its Light of the World Christmas worship time and church-wide reception. On Dec. 25, the church will hold its Christmas Day service, 10 a.m. Pastor: Waymond Warren.
First Baptist Church, West Monroe: 2025 Northeast Louisiana Christmas Celebration, Dec. 19-21, 6 p.m. To purchase tickets visit
nelachristmas.com. Pastor: Michael Wood.
Airline Baptist Church, Bossier City: Christmas Eve candlelight service, Dec. 24, 5:30 p.m. We will sing Christmas carols by candlelight, take the Lord’s Supper and have special children’s message. Pastor: Terry Young.
First Baptist Church, Pineville: Christmas Eve service, 5 p.m. Pastor: Stewart Holloway.
Siloam Baptist Church, Many: Christmas play, Dec. 21, 11 a.m. Pastor: Charles Lusk.
Fellowship Church, Prairieville: Christmas Eve services, Dec. 24, 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Childcare for ages 3 and under, 4 years and up will attend service with their families. The 2 p.m. service will be live streamed on all of our online platforms. Pastor: Kirk Jones.
First Baptist Church, Vidalia: Candlelight service, Dec. 21. 5 p.m. Pastor: Brad Watson.
Temple Baptist Church, Ruston: Candlelight service, Dec. 24, 4 p.m. Pastor: Reggie Bridges.
Calvary Baptist Church, Alexandria: Christmas Eve services, Dec. 24, 2 and 4 p.m. Pastor:
Todd Strain.
Istrouma Baptist Church, Baton Rouge: Candlelight Christmas Eve services, Dec. 24, 2 and 4 p.m. at both the Ascension and Baton Rouge campuses.
First Baptist Church, Denham Springs: Christmas Eve services, Dec. 24, 2, 3:30 and 5 p.m. Pastor: Leo Miller.
Ouachita Baptist Church, West Monroe: Christmas Eve candlelight service and Lord’s Supper, Dec. 24, 5 p.m. Pastor: Mike Holloway.
First Baptist Church, Winnsboro: More about Jesus, Dec. 20, 5:30 p.m., and Christmas Eve service, Dec. 24, 6 p.m. Pastor: Craig Beeman.
Fellowship Baptist Church, Trout: Community Christmas, Dec. 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Pastor: Shad Tibbs.
North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe: Christmas Eve services, Dec. 24, 4 and 5:30 p.m. Pastor: Bill Dye.
First Baptist Church, Eunice: Candlelight, carols and communion, Dec. 24, 6 p.m. Pastor: Andrew Bates.
Hunter Magnolia Baptist Church, Mansfield: Christmas cantata, Dec. 21, 10:15 a.m. Pastor: Amador Santos.
Siloam Baptist Church, Many: Youth and children’s Christmas program, Dec. 21, 11 a.m. Pastor: Chuck Lusk.
Eastwood Baptist Church, Haughton: Christmas Eve service, Dec. 24, 5 p.m. Pastor: None.
Woodridge Baptist Church, Shreveport: Christmas service, Dec. 21, 9:45 a.m. Pastor: Paul Walker.
First Baptist Church, Lafayette: Christmas Eve services, Dec. 24, 3:30 and 5 p.m. Pastor: James Pritchard.
Old Zion Hill Baptist Church, Independence: “It All Happened in the Country” Christmas musical, Dec. 20, 5 p.m., and Dec. 21, 10am. The church also will hold its Christmas Eve Candlelight service and Lord’s supper on Dec. 24, 4 p.m. Pastor: Gary Dennis.
Trinty Baptist Church, Lake Charles: The Lights at Trinity, December 7-31, 6-11 p.m. Come join us for a Lake area tradition. Our drive-through Christmas lights run nightly. There is no charge so feel free to visit as many times as you like. Tune your radio to 88.9 FM to complete the experience. Pastor: David Rose.
Homewood Baptist Church, Alexandria: Ivan Parker in concert, December 13, 6 p.m. The church is located at 3111 Rapides Avenue, Alexandria. Pastor: Jimmy Koonce.
Airline Baptist Church, Bossier City: Celebrate Christmas, a multigenerational worship experience, December 14, 9 and 10:30 services. That afternoon come enjoy a Christmas Carnival from 4-7 p.m. For more information, contact Ashley@airlinebaptist.com. Pastor: Terry Young.
First Baptist Church, Abbeville: Greg Sullivan Ministries in concert, December 14 at 10:45 a.m. Pastor: Russell Landry.
Journey Church, Pineville: Christmas 2025, the Lights are Coming, Dec. 20, 3 p.m. Pastor: James Greer.
First Baptist Church, Livingston: Christmas singing, December 14, 6 p.m. A special evening of beautiful music and the joy of the Christmas season. After the program, attendees are invited to stay and enjoy a bowl of gumbo. Pastor: None.
First Baptist Church, DeRidder: Ben Waites in concert, December 14, 10:30 and 6 p.m. Pastor: Nelson Santa Ana.
Summer Grove Baptist Church, Shreveport: From Glory to Glory, presented by the worship ministry of Summer Grove Baptist Church, December 14, 3 p.m. From Glory to Glory, is a powerful celebration of the Savior who came here, who transforms hearts, and who is still moving among His people today. Pastor: None.
Oil City Baptist Church, Oil City: Follow That Star, December 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. This is a community-wide, drive-through Live Nativity. Community churches will represent scenes from that first Christmas. Everyone is invited to attend this live event. Pastor: Jesse Colston.
East Ridge Baptist Church, Lake Charles: Hope in a Manger – Choir Cantata, December 21, 5:30 p.m. Pastor: Scott Beardsley.
Midway Baptist Church, Ponchatoula: Chronicle in concert, December 21, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Jimmy Wall.
Plainview Baptist Church, Hornbeck: The Southern Plainsmen Quartet in concert, December 31, 6 p.m. The Southern Plainsmen will join the Watson Family in a New Year Eve concert. Pastor: Jodi Mitchell.
Oak Forest Baptist Church, Leesville: Jonathanandjongideoncausey in concert, January 10, 5 p.m. For more information, please call W.L. Bynog at 337-353-4507 Pastor: Joe Call.
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, DeRidder: Jonathanandjongideoncausey in concert, January 11, 11 a.m. For more information, please call Paul Moore at 707-761-5981. Pastor: Paul Moore.
First Baptist Church, Many: The Southern Plainsmen Quartet in concert January 11, 2026, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Wade Penefield.
First Baptist Church, Folsom: Ladies Conference, January 17, 8 a.m.-Noon. Reclaim your passion for Jesus and get practical tools to share your faith with others. Speaker: Dianne Nix, national speaker and author. Tiffany Smith, NAMB Strategist, national author and speaker Pastor: Will Robbins.
First Baptist Church, Central: The Southern Plainsmen Quartet in concert, January 24, 2026, 4:30 p.m. Pastor: Daryl Purpera.
Gray’ Creek Baptist Church, Denham Springs: The Southern Plainsmen Quartet in concert, January 25, 2026, 10:30 p.m. Pastor: Derek Wall.
