By Brian Blackwell, Baptist Message staff writer BATON ROUGE, La. (LBM) – Thousands of Louisianians will stand together for life at five pro-life marches throughout the state in the coming weeks, according to the lead organizer. “In 2024, our life marches will share that the pro-life community and the state of Louisiana are ready to support every pregnant and parenting woman regardless of the circumstances she may be facing,” Louisiana Right to Life Executive Director Ben Clapper told the Baptist Message. “We know that women considering abortion are often under immense pressure, or even coercion, by partners, friends or loved ones, and resort to the dangerous abortion pill online through black-market distributors. They need to know that there is support across Louisiana in the form of private and public agencies. In January, we can let Louisiana know that we are here for women.” “We are here for her” is the theme for this year’s events, which will once again bring together pro-life supporters of different denominations, ages and ethnic backgrounds to continue to raise awareness about abortion concerns, he said. The Supreme Court on June 24, 2022, overturned the landmark case and returned “the authority to … [Read more...]
Alabama Baptist Church hosting revival Jan. 28-31
Alabama Baptist Church, Arcadia: Revival, January 28-31; Sunday: 10:40 a.m. service, 5:45 p.m. meal, 6:30 p.m. service; Monday-Wednesday Noon, light lunch and Bible study, meal – 5:45 p.m., Service 6:30 p.m. nightly. Evangelist: Mike Courtney. Worship: Mackey and Gail Willis. Pastor: Jeff Hurst. … [Read more...]
Jimmy Dukes, NOBTS visionary and friend, remembered with affection
By Marilyn Stewart, NOBTS communications NEW ORLEANS (NOBTS) - Jimmy Dukes, a visionary and innovator who served New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College as a faculty member and administrator for more than four decades, died December 4 at the age of 81. Dukes was integral to the founding and establishment of Leavell College, the ground-breaking and highly successful NOBTS prison theological education system, and the NOBTS extension center system that made theological education accessible to pastors without resources for education. “This is an incredibly sad time at NOBTS and Leavell College as we remember the legacy and contribution of Dr. Jimmy Dukes,” said Jamie Dew, president. “Dr. Dukes gave over 40 years of his life and ministry to this school,” Dew continued. “He served with great integrity, humility, and servanthood devotion. He was absolutely beloved by everyone on this campus, and will be missed terribly. While we grieve our loss, we rejoice with him that he is now in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.” Elected to the faculty in 1985, Dukes taught New Testament and Greek, but kept the local church and the small church pastor always at heart. Dukes led the way for the … [Read more...]
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