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ON THE MOVE
Chuck Pourciau, pastor at Broadmoor, Shreveport, retiring September 1 after 27 years.
Brad Gill is now dual director of the Baptist Collegiate Ministry with Louisiana Christian University and Louisiana State University of Alexandria.
Joe Michael Price is the new student minister at Grayson Baptist Church.
Kevin, Malanie, Ulmer is the new pastor at Tioga First Baptist Church, Tioga. Ulmer will continue to serve as Louisiana Baptist evangelism strategist.
Andrew Gott is the new pastor at Little Pass Baptist Church, Charenton.
Bruce, wife Erin, LePoint is the new associational mission strategist for the Carey Baptist Association. There will be a meet & greet July 30 at 6 p.m. at the Trinity Baptist Church Fellowship Hall,
Jarrod, wife Brittney, Muller is Louisiana Baptists new Communications Team Director.
Meagan Steadman Adkins has been promoted from Associate Director of the New Orleans Metro BCM to BCM Director of the private universities of Tulane, Loyola and Xavier.
Ta’mya Davis Duhon has been promoted from Associate Director of the McNeese State University BCM to the Director of the Southern University Baton Rouge BCM.
Cody Moore is our new BCM Director for the New Orleans Metro, covering LSUNO, Delgado and SUNO.
Whit, fiancé Lauren, Mcgee is the new youth minister at Bonita Road Baptist Church, Bastrop.
Tony, wife Cindy, Smith is the new youth director at Ouachita Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Reed, wife Angelica, Bray is the new music director at Ouachita Baptist Church, West Monroe.
Gary, wife Samie, Ferris is the new discipleship pastor at First Baptist Church, DeQuincy.
Trey Etheridge is the new senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Jonesboro.
Jeremy Pruett has resigned from Milldale Baptist Church and Conference Center to become pastor at Samples Memorial Baptist Church, Cleveland, TN.
HOMECOMING/ANNIVERSARY
Beech Springs Baptist Church, Quitman: Homecoming and 119th anniversary celebration, July 26, 11 a.m. Shawn Masters, guest pianist, and Jim Lancaster, guest speaker. Potluck to follow. Pastor: Jason Womack.
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pollock: 155th Homecoming, August 1, 9:45 a.m. (Sunday School). The Plainsmen Quartet in concert, 10:45 a.m. Evangelist: Casey Johnson with a special message. A potluck lunch will follow the worship service. Pastor: Jack Powell.
Maplewood First Baptist Church, Sulphur: August 9, 11 a.m. 10th anniversary celebration of Jeremy Blocker as pastor. Dinner on the grounds to follow.
Canaan Baptist Church, Leesville: Homecoming, August 9, 10 a.m. Southern Sound will bring the music and Buddy Airhart will preach the message. Pastor: Kenneth Hodges.
Open Door Baptist Church, Ragley: 20th Anniversary, August 16-19, Sunday, 10 a.m. & 4 p.m. James Blakenship, Thomas Bethke and Sonny Simpson; Monday, 6 p.m. Speakers: James Blakenship and Jerry Chaddick; Tuesday, 6 p.m., Speakers: Sonny Simpson and Bill Britt.; Wednesday, 6 p.m. Speakers: Bill Britt and Jerry Chaddick. Worship: Fred Guilbert and Broken Vessels. Pastor: James Blakenship.
Trinity Baptist Church, Lake Charles: 100th Anniversary Celebration, August 16-23, 2026. Leading up to the celebration Trinity will have a legacy week which includes Family Night, Sunday, 5-7 p.m.; Men’s night Pastor: David Rose.
Macedonia Baptist Church, Effie: 125th Homecoming, September 20, 10 a.m. Dinner on the grounds will follow worship services. Pastor: Adam Thornton.
REVIVAL
Faith Baptist Church, Livingston: VBS and Family Revival, July 30- August 1. Thursday- Saturday beginning at 3:30 p.m. VBS for 9–18-year-olds, teen explosion. Supper will be held at 5:45 p.m. for both events. Family Revival services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: Evan Griffin. Worship: Special Music every night. VBS for Toddlers for during revival services. Pastor: Trey Colwell.
First Baptist Church, Marion: Revival, August 2-5. Evangelist Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Bubba Hoggatt.
Singer Baptist Church, Singer: Revival, August 2-5, Sunday at 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, 6 p.m. Evangelist: Jerry Chaddick. Worship: Mackey and Gale Willis. Pastor: Jimmy Clark.
Calvary Baptist Church, Springhill: Marvelous Monday Revivals: August 3. Meal will be at 6 p.m. and service at 7 p.m. Guest Speaker: Louisiana Baptists Executive Director Steve Horn. Music: Johnny Couch. The church is located at 1919 S. Main St. in Springhill, La. Pastor: John David Franklin.
University Baptist Church, Thibodaux: Midweek Miracles, every Wednesday in August, 6 p.m. August 5. Robert Smith, Jr., Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, August 12. Herb Reavis, pastor of North Jacksonville Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Florida, August 19. H.B. Charles, Jr., Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Florida. August 26 and Adam Hughes, Director of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Doctor of Ministry Program. Pastor: J.P. Cox.
North Shreve Baptist Church, Shreveport: Harvest Sunday, August 16. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Cecil Marr.
First Baptist Church, Calvin: Revival, August 16. Evangelist: Alan Kirk. Pastor: Billy VerHoef.
McDonald Memorial Baptist Church, Jonesboro: Revival, August 16-19. Evangelist; Alvin Kirk. Pastor: Randy Dark.
Calvary Baptist Church, Springhill: Harvest Sunday, August 17. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: John Franklin.
Open Door Baptist Church, Ragley: Revival. August 18-19. Evangelist: Bill Britt Pastor: James Blankenship.
Fellowship Baptist Church, Dubach: Revival, August 21-23. Evangelist: David Markham and Truth Infusion Ministries. Pastor: Thomas Patton.
Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, Bernice: Fall Revival, August 23-29. Sunday, Old Fashioned Worship Service followed by Dinner on the grounds. Sunday evening through Saturday, revival services.
Good Hope Baptist Church, Singer: Revival, August 23-26. Evangelist: Sam Moore. Pastor: Corey Stone.
Victory Baptist Church, Hammond: Revival, August 23-26, Sunday, XXX a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday 6:30 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Travis Kiriluk. Pastor: Jonathan Watts.
LAGNIAPPE
DaySpring Baptist Church, Ruston: Seeking a song leader/pianist. Please you’re your resumes to 3191 S Vienna St., Ruston LA 71270-9605. Call 318.255.2119 for more information. Pastor: Ken Weaver.
Riverview Baptist Church, Alexandria: An evening with Legacy Five, August 1, 6 p.m. Pastor: David Newton.
New Prospect Baptist Church, Dry Prong: Praise in the park, Aug. 1, 5 pm. Join us for local vendors, fresh food, donations for an animal shelter, worship and a message. Pastor: Trey Lewis.
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pollock: The Southern Plainsmen Quartet in concert, August 2, 11 a.m. Pastor: Jack Powell.
French Corner Baptist Church, Ponchatoula: Fifth Sunday Revival, August 2, 11 a.m. Worship: The Southern Plainsmen Quartet. Pastor: Eric Hattaway.
Hargis Baptist Church, Montgomery: The Hootens in concert. August 8, 6 p.m. Pastor: Doug James.
First Baptist Church, Delhi: “Still Standing” women’s conference, Aug. 8, 9:15 a.m. Guest speaker: Joyce Martin Sanders of the Martins. Music: One Voice Worship are among those featured. Admission is $20 and includes lunch. For more information call 318.282.1403 or email joan.pugh@icloud.com. Pastor: Jeff Coleman.
Pine Ridge Baptist Church, Melder: August 9, 6 p.m. A past recipient of a Samaritan’s Purse shoebox will share how receiving the gift years ago changed his life. Pastor: Jason Townley.
Crews New Salem Baptist Church, Montgomery: The Hootens in concert, August 9, 1 p.m. Pastor: Alton Cooper.
First Baptist Church, Moss Bluff: Biblical Worldview Conference, Aug. 14-16. Every day, we’re surrounded by voices telling us what to believe, how to think, and what really matters. The question is… How do we know what’s true? The Biblical Worldview Conference is designed to help you answer that question with confidence. You’ll learn how to think biblically, navigate today’s culture with wisdom, and graciously share the hope you have in Christ. This conference is for everyone. Parents, students, young adults, ministry leaders, etc. Don’t miss this opportunity to be equipped and encouraged. Learn more and register today at www.firstmossbluff.com/events. Pastor: Bryan Carter.
Ouachita Baptist Church, West Monroe: Block party in conjunction with NAMB Send Relief, Aug. 22. The church will provide bouncers and water slides for the kids. Also, free hotdogs and hamburgers, with snow cones, ice cream and popcorn will be free for all. The following day, the church will host will have a one-day revival, Mike Barnett preaching. Pastor: Mike Holloway.
Community Baptist Church, West Monroe: Neighborhood block party, August 22, 10 am.-1 p.m. Come and enjoy fellowship, food, games and music. Pastor: Jared Peters.
Gray’s Creek Baptist Church, Denham Springs: Greg Sullivan Ministries with Ricky Atkinson in concert, August 16, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Derek Wall.
Jerusalem Baptist Church, Hammond: Free community event, August 29, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Jerusalem Baptist Church, located at 11109 Jerusalem Baptist Church Road, Hammond, LA 70403, is having a fun-filled day of “water” activities. There will be water slide, slip n slide, Fire Truck, bubble pools, splash pad, water balloons, music, hot dogs, popcorn, snow cones and more. Don’t forget to wear your Bathing suit and bring a towel. Pastor: J.P. Handy.
Victory Baptist Church, Hammond: Next Generation Sunday, August 30, 6 p.m. There will e food afterward. Speakers Camdyn DeVincent, Logan Watts.
