No church can be 100% safe, but these components can be implemented that will help ..read more

The Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force recently launched its newest material called “The Essentials ..read more

We all develop and grow over time. So I am not advocating that I always say the right words at the right time when I am speaking. Mercy, I have and will continue to make plenty of blunders as long as the Lord gives me opportunity to keep speaking. However, there are some phrases that a pastor should avoid saying when called upon to speak. I hope you will accept with a small touch of humor this advice below. Avoiding these phrases will keep you from speaking randomly, keep you from embarrassing yourself, and most of all keep you from tainting the very precious and powerful Word of God.  ..read more

ECON 2024 brought together a large group of Louisiana Baptists to spread the message of Jesus. Your contributions through the Cooperative Program made it possible to bring speakers from all over the US, who inspired us to imagine anew what God could achieve through churches. It was held Jan. 22-23 at Temple Baptist Church in Ruston. Whether you missed the event or were there, you can now:  Relive the experience Share it with others Utilize the sessions in church leadership meetings as training and inspiration material. These videos belong to you, made possible by your gifts to the Co ..read more

45 of Louisiana’s 64 parishes experienced a decline in population in the last 10 years. However, places are still increasing in population. All of these places need churches to be planted and/or replanted. Ten Great Parishes to Plant or Replant a Church in 2024 Lafayette Parish – 11.84% Growth – north of Lafayette along I-49 would be a great place for several new churches. Tangipahoa Parish – 12.95% Growth – The east side of Ponchatoula and Hammond is experiencing a residential building boom, with many young families moving in. Come plant on the I-12! Bossier Parish – 13.08% Growth – great ..read more

The 2023 Louisiana Baptist Convention was held November 14 at Franklin Ave. Baptist Church in New Orleans, LA. Watch these videos to get caught up on the great things God is doing in our state. November 14 - Morning Session November 14 - Afternoon Session   ..read more

The years 2019 and 2020 will be forever infamous in all our minds. We all are aware of the impacts those years had on medical and government personnel, businesses, schools, and churches. Those impacts continue into the present as well. So much so that studies have already been conducted to measure the impacts. One such study reveals both the positive and the negative. Three years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, churches have fewer people in the pews, more money in the collection plate and less conflict than they had in 2020. Despite their struggles, many congregations are optimisti ..read more

Each year, the month of October is designated in the Christian community as Pastor and Minister Appreciation month. What a special time this has been for me personally as churches took time to encourage and bless me with notes/cards, spoken words, gifts and prayers. I ask every Louisiana Southern Baptist church to join me in celebrating your Pastor(s) and Ministerial Staff members sometime during the month of October. Remember it’s not how much you do its simply that you do something to show appreciation for their ministry of leadership. We all have been struggling for the last couple of ye ..read more

I’ve been reading…. I recently finished reading a fairly recent book by Pastor J. Josh Smith, The Titus Ten: Foundations for Godly Manhood, by B&H Publishing, 2022. It’s been a while since I read a book specifically written to help men learn, pursue, and cultivate a lifestyle honoring to Christ. Smith’s book is based on ten qualities from the apostle Paul’s short letter to his mentee, Titus. These qualities include chapters on: Dominion, Gospel, Identity, Assignments, Authority, Character, Doctrine, Mission, Zeal and Investments. Each chapter includes questions for reflection and discuss ..read more

Note: This is the sixth in a series entitled “Culture of Evangelism.” Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4 • Part 5 The early church experienced explosive growth because of a conviction to evangelize which led to a culture of evangelism. When confronted and threatened, they did not pray for their safety but for greater boldness. In this culture of evangelism, every decision is celebrated, but the evangelist never settles. This is the testimony of Philip in Acts 8 after the conversion of the Ethiopian Eunuch. As the baptism waters were still stirring and the eunuch was still shouting, the Spi ..read more