After 43 years of dedicated service, Rev. Clarence Jackson has retired as pastor of the historic Riverside Baptist Church. The congregation honored Rev. Jackson and his wife with a combined pastor’s anniversary and retirement program on Sunday, celebrating his profound…
A packed house showed up Sunday for the grand re-opening of the edifice of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. The new edifice seats 350. This is the third time the congregation has built an edifice under Pastor Oliver Billups, Jr.…
One of Monroe’s most historic and beloved sanctuaries will once again open its doors, marking a triumphant chapter in the life of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church and its unwavering congregation. The grand reopening ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, January 19, 2025,…
Last week, Calvary Baptist Church, a beacon of both spiritual and social activism, celebrated its 76th anniversary. Despite its humble beginnings, the church’s impact on the spiritual, economic, and political landscape of Ouachita Parish has been profound and far-reaching. Founded…
The National Baptist Convention, USA (NBCUSA), the nation’s largest group of Black Protestants, faces a potential leadership crisis as it gathers for its annual session in Baltimore this week. The controversy centers around the presidential election this week that has…
Guest Speaker Roosevelt Wright, Jr. Emphasized the Empowerment and Responsibilities of Women The spirit of celebration and recognition filled the halls of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church on Sunday, August 27, 2023, as a diverse gathering assembled for the Annual Women’s…
After his 1st Anniversary of 18 years, Ty McKinney has now been elected pastor of his first church in Lafayette, LA. Ty is the son of the blessed parents of Glenn Walter & Lady McKinney of the Mt. Calvary Baptist…
