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ON THE MOVE
Cas, wife Kayla, Sullivan have been called to be the new BCM Director for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
David, wife Stephanie, Jeffreys new President & CEO of the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home and Family Ministries, effective February 16, 2026.
Mark, wife Karen, Robinson is the new interim pastor at Longview Baptist Church, Deville.
David, wife Debbie, Martinez called as an associate Pastor at First Baptist Church, Zwolle.
Corey Coleman is the new pastor at Bethesda Baptist Church, Shreveport.
Marty Wright is the interim pastor at Oak Hill Baptist Church, Plain Dealing.
Kelly McGuffee is the new Children’s director at South Bossier Baptist Church, Bossier City.
Jeremy Fortenberry resigns as music director at Summer Grove Baptist Church, Shreveport to go to Knoxville, Tenn.
Carlos Schmidt to retire effective March 31 as the church planning strategist for the Louisiana Baptist Mission and Ministry team.
Eric Sonnier has resigned as pastor at First Baptist Church, Jennings.
REVIVAL
Beauregard Memorial Baptist Church, Longville: Spring Revival, March 1-4, Evangelist: Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Walter Edwards.
First Baptist Church, Mansfield: Spring Revival, March 1-4, Sunday 10:45 a.m.; Sunday-Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: Tory Dardar. Worship: Broken Vessels. Pastor: Chad Hardbarger.
Sweetwater Bible Conference, Quitman: March 4-6, 6 p.m. nightly. Evangelists: Bill Britt, Bob Pittman, Casey Johnson, Gevan Spinney, Herb Reavis and George Pordea. Worship: WeRCalled. Pastor: Wilton Wall.
North Shreve Baptist Church, Shreveport: March 8. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Cecil Marr.
First Baptist Church, Gilbert: Revival, March 8-11. Evangelist: Bill Britt. Pastor: Bubba Ezell.
Beulah Baptist Church, Many: Spring revival, March 15-18, Evangelist: Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Kenneth Leach.
Judson Baptist Church, Walker: Life Action Revival, March 15-18, Sunday morning 10:15 a.m.; Sunday through Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Through meaningful times of worship and biblical teaching, this conference is for our entire church family—from children to senior adults, there is a place for everyone. Pastor: David Lane.
Gray Baptist Church, Jefferson, Texas: Spring revival, March 22-25. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Roy Davis.
Gray’s Creek Baptist Church, Denham Springs: Spring Revival, March 22-25.; Sunday, 3 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: Worship: Greg Sullivan Ministries. Pastor: Derek Wall.
North Central Baptist Association’s Cluster Revivals, February 25-27, Speakers: Steve Horn and Craig James. Wednesday, 6 p.m., First Baptist, Crowville, Steve Horn, Temple Baptist, Winnsboro, Craig James; Thursday, 7 p.m.Friendship Baptist, Baskin, Craig James, First Baptist, Gilbert, Steve Horn; Friday, 7 p.m., Harmony Baptist Church, Delhi, Steve Horn, Turkey Creek Baptist, Gilbert, Craig James.
Clarks Baptist Church, Clarks: Spring revival, March 29-April 1. Evangelist: Scotty McDowell.
Fort Necessity Baptist Church. Fort Necessity: Spring Revival, March 29 – April 1. Evangelist: Sam Moore. Pastor: John Bradley.
Lake St. John Baptist Church, Ferriday: Spring revival, April 2-5. Evangelist Scotty McDowell. Pastor: Mark Richardson.
Oakview Baptist Church, Livingston: Resurrection Week Spring Revival, April 5-8, Sunday (Resurrection Day), 10:30 a.m., there is no evening service; Monday-Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Guest Speaker: Alfred Willis. Worship: Mark Lane, The Lindsey’s and other groups. Pastor: Evan Griffin.
LAGNIAPPE
First Baptist Church, Coushatta: Seeking a full-time youth minister, full-time children’s minister and part-time worship leader. Please send resumes to julie.fbccoushatta@gmail.com.
Shiloh Baptist Church, Keatchie: Seeking a bi-vocational pastor. Please send resumes to JR Smith, 964 County Road 466, Carthage, TX 75633 or email sjohnr1@gmail.com.
First Baptist Church, Logansport: Seeking a director of discipleship and coordinator of facilities. Position open to be filled as either full time or part time. Housing options are available. Please send resumes to FBClogansportpersonnel@gmail.com.
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.
First Baptist Church, Bossier City: The Collingsworth Family’s Spring ‘26 CLASSICS & HYMNS Tour, February 25, 7 p.m. Pastor: Brad Jurkovich.
Cheniere Baptist Church, West Monroe: Second annual Cheniere Baptist Church Sportsman Night of Worship, February 26, 5-7:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Sponsorship are available. There will be a wonderful meal and chance to purchase raffle tickets for some great prizes. For more information call: 318.3962275. Pastor: Zachary Anderson.
Elwood Baptist Church, Forest Hill: Pickin’ and Praisin’ with the Chords of Truth Gospel Band, Feb. 27, 6 p.m. Pastor: Michael Evans.
Old Zion Hill Baptist Church, Independence: Spring Bible Conference – A walk through Ephesians, February 27-March 1, Friday, 6 p.m., Saturday, 4:30 – 6 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Dinner on the grounds following the worship service. Speaker: Jake Roudkovski. Worship: Riverside Revival Band. This is an area wide event and all ages are welcome. Pastor: Gary Dennis.
Jena Community Center, Jena: Mystery Bible Character Night, February 28, 6 p.m. Cost: $15 and a meal is provided. All money raised goes toward youth and kids camp. For tickets or more information call or text Anna Cooper at 318.481.0858 or Bailey Moss 318.374.9008.
First Baptist Church, Mandeville: Everyman Conference 2026, February 28, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. FBC Mandeville will host a one-day men’s conference where you will be challenged, and encouraged, enjoy good fellowship, and sing with a room full of men. Main session speakers will be Jeff Crook (Lead Pastor of Christ Place Church in Flower Branch, GA) and Pastor Ronny Cooksey (Senior Pastor of FBC Mandeville). Other guest speakers will lead break-out sessions on relevant topics including “Creationism”, “Spiritual Formation of Man”, “Church Security”, “Sharing the Gospel”, “Image of God in an AI World”, and others. Other activities include good food, classic cars, and giveaways. Registration details can be found under the events tab on the FBC Mandeville webpage at fbcmandeville.org/event/ec26. Cost: $50. A discount is offered to groups of 8 or more. There will also be a Man Lunch and snacks provided. Pastor: Ronny Cooksy.
Airline Baptist Church, Bossier City: Men’s Beast Feast Fish Fry, March 1, 6-8 p.m. There will be a $10 donation. All proceeds go to missions. Pastor: Terry Young.
Gray’s Creek Baptist Church, Denham Springs: The Southern Plainsmen in concert, March 1, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Derek Wall.
Unity Baptist Church, : Spring Craft Fair, March 7, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. All proceeds from the indoor fair will go toward sending our children to church camps. For more information contact Sandy Barmore at 337.540.7921.
New Prospect Baptist Church, Dry Prong: Renew, Restore, Refresh Women’s Community-wide conference, March 7, 10 a.m.-noon. A luncheon will follow. Guest speakers: Bonita Preuett-Armour, First Dry Prong; Polly Brinker, Kingsville Baptist and Tammy Hodnett, Hebron. Worship: Kelly Springer, First Dry Prong, Lana Roberts, Jenna Stanley, Cindy Sanders, Bentley, Pentecostal, Erin Stokes, Liberty University. Pastor: Trey Lewis.
First Baptist Church, Abbeville: Greg Sullivan Ministries in concert, March 8, 10:45 a.m. Pastor: Russell Landry.
Faith Baptist Church, Tioga: Hymn Sing, March 8, 6 p.m. Congregation sings the great hymns of faith. This is not a Southern Gospel or contemporary Christian music gathering, just hymns. There are no soloists, no groups performing, no choirs, no volunteers from the audience. We sing as a congregation for one hour. We’re accompanied on the piano by Sylvia Murrell. There’s no band. Worship Director: Kevin Boles. We also read Scripture and pray. We are located at 1842 Elizabeth Lane. Come up the Old Shreveport Highway and turn right at Crazy Cajuns. In two blocks you’ll see us. Pastor: Clark Palmer.
First Baptist Keithville: Men’s retreat, March 13-15,North Toledo Bend State Park. The $100 registration fee includes two-night lodging in the bunkhouse, Saturday steak dinner and Sunday breakfast. The weekend includes a fruit jar fishing tournament and cornhole on Saturday. For information, contact Tim Tipton at 318.347.4616 or Chris Falls at 318.286.3762.
First Baptist Church, Swartz: CrossWalk: An Easter Family Experience, March 21, 9 a.m. until noon. Cost: $10 per family. Picnic lunch is provided. Looking for a meaningful way to prepare your family’s heart for Easter? CrossWalk is a hands-on experience designed to help parents intentionally disciple their children while focusing on the true meaning of the season. Spots are limited, so be sure to register your family by March 17th. Register online at swartzfbc.org/events. Pastor: Jarrett Fix.
Esler Baptist Church, Pineville: Jonathanandjongideoncausey in concert, March 22, 6 p.m. Pastor: Joshua Timothy.
Midway Baptist Church, Bedico: Greg Sullivan Ministries in concert, March 22, 10:30 a.m.
