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Louisiana College quits CCCU over LGBT policy
PINEVILLE, La. (BP) -- Louisiana College President Rick Brewer has notified the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities that the Baptist-affiliated college has withdrawn its membership from the organization.The issue involves a policy passed by the CCCU board of directors endorsing so-called "Fairness for All" legislation to add sexual orientation and gender identity to the list of federally-protected classes while also articulating protections for churches and religious organizations.
Brewer, in a letter to CCCU President Shirley Hoogstra, strongly objected to the CCCU board's action last October. Read More
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SBC DIGEST: NOBTS & Louisiana College aim for collaboration; former House staffer joins ERLC in D.C.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Louisiana College sign memorandum of understanding for seminary credit; former congressional staffer Chelsea Sobolik joins Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission's Washington office. Read MoreSubmitted photo
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Decisions for Christ highlight campus revival
PINEVILLE, La. (BP) -- Louisiana College's final session of its fall revival ended on a high note when 30 students surrendered their lives to Christ Sept. 13.Photo courtesy of the Baptist MessageLouisiana President Rick Brewer said he was overcome with emotion as he watched the students walk forward to make their decision public.
"We rejoice with the news of at least 30 LC students who asked Christ to step out of Heaven and step into their hearts on this final day of our fall semester revival," Brewer said. "We prayed for a spiritual awakening on campus this year and we ... Read More
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'Cemetery' displays collegians' pro-life stance
PINEVILLE, La. (BP) -- Nearly 500 flags in a "Cemetery for the Innocent" covered a section of Louisiana College's quad as a memorial to the unborn on March 20.Brian Blackwell photoEach flag represented five of the lives aborted daily in the U.S.
Chaz Morgan, president of the Louisiana College Students for Life, described the Cemetery for the Innocent as a visual picture of the battle that those who value life face daily in comments to the state convention's Baptist Message newsjournal. Read More
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EDUCATION DIGEST: Jeff Struecker joins SEBTS faculty; Hankins highlights La. College heritage; Marvin Watson, former DBU president, dies
In today's Education Digest: Jeff Struecker, Scott Pace, Ronjour Locke join SEBTS faculty; David Hankins highlights Louisiana College heritage; Marvin Watson, former DBU president, dies. Read More
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FROM THE COLLEGES: Williams to rename as a university; OBU women's soccer competes in Asia & England; ...
In today's From the Colleges: Williams Baptist College; Oklahoma Baptist University; California Baptist University; Louisiana College.Williams Baptist College to be renamed as a university; Oklahoma Baptist University Lady Bison soccer team competes in west Asia and Europe; California Baptist University students provide health care in East Africa, China and Philippines; Louisiana College faculty's book study integrates faith and learning. Read More
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FROM THE COLLEGES: LC's Bronx baseball trio graduates; NEBC's Ballard addresses transition of Moody-founded campus; SBU physical therapy team returns to Haiti
Bronx baseball trio graduates at Louisiana College; Northeastern Baptist College President Mark Ballard addresses transition of D.L. Moody-founded campus in Massachusetts; Southwest Baptist University physical therapy team returns to Haiti. Read More
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FROM THE COLLEGES: U of Mobile to inaugurate pres.; LC establishes scholarships; OBU track wins again
In today's From the Colleges: University of Mobile inaugurates fourth president; Louisiana College scholarships honor Lewis, Schaeffer; OBU men & women repeat as track champs. Read More
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FROM THE COLLEGES: CBU Lancers to join WAC, D-I; Brewton-Parker finances affirmed; Louisiana College to offer MSW
In today's From the Colleges: California Baptist University Lancers to join Western Athletic Conference and NCAA Division I; Brewton-Parker College's finances affirmed by SACS; Louisiana College to offer a master's degree in social work. Read More
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FROM THE COLLEGES: Miss. College student-athletes baptized; Boyce volleyball; NGU honors athletic director; La. College student honored
From the Colleges items today: 13 student-athletes baptized at Mississippi College; Boyce College adds women's volleyball; North Greenville University honors longtime athletic director Jan McDonald; Louisiana College social work student's paper selected for state conference. Read MorePhoto provided