Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief is a Christ-centered partnership of national, state and associational ministries serving through the local church to bring help, healing and hope to individuals and communities affected by disaster.
Visit the Louisiana Baptist website to donate towards Hurricane Helene Relief.
Baptist Collegiate Ministry works to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ on college campuses, help students grow in their commitment to Christ and give students the opportunity to serve locally and around the world. NCBA partners with the BCM on Louisiana Tech and Northwestern State University campuses.
Jimmie Davis State Park has become a major attraction for campers from all across the United States. Every year several thousand people enter the park for camping and recreation. Beginning in April and going through October, a devotional service is offered every Sunday morning at 9:00 am. During the months of June and July, day camps are offered to kids weekly, Wednesday-Friday, 9:30-11 am. In December of each year, our associational churches and individuals present "Bethlehem in the Park".
Camp Friendship provides a great opportunity every summer to reach boys and girls of all ages. Camps are held in July every summer with an average of 200 boys, girls, and youth in attendance. Each year during camp around 20 come to know Christ as Savior, with many additional commitments. Members from our churches serve on the camp board. Jesus has a special place in His heart for children.
Located in Jonesboro, LA, this ministry provides both food and clothing for families in need. Each month approximately 4,000 lbs. of food are distributed to an estimated 100 families reaching almost 150 individuals. Household items and laundry detergent are also available to families that receive assistance. Each month His Hands receives 50 visits for clothing. The ministry also provides school uniforms for children in need each year. The ministry is open from 8:00 AM-10:00 AM Monday-Thursday.
Located in Chatham, LA, this ministry receives support from local churches, as well as the Louisiana Baptist Convention. Food items for the ministry are purchased from the Northeast Louisiana Food Bank. Those meeting the qualifications set by the USDA are able to receive assistance. Each month approximately 6,000 pounds of food are distributed to an estimated 90 families, reaching almost 225 individuals. Cross Roads provides assistance every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 8:00 AM-10:00 AM.
Located in Winnfield, LA, this ministry serves approximately 50 boxes of groceries each week to those in need. Families sign up and can receive boxes filled with needed food items once a month. If a family has 3 or more children at home, they receive two boxes of groceries. Volunteers from different denominations work weekly to prepare the boxes. The Food Pantry is open every Thursday from 12:30 PM-2:30 PM at the First Presbyterian Church.
Several thousand individuals are incarcerated in Jackson and Winn parishes. Through jail or prison ministry there is an opportunity to evangelize those without Christ, and disciple those that come to Christ. What a joy it is to see someone come to Christ, sell out to Him, and grow. This ministry offers a way to reach out to many in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.