Chief Apostle Dr. Tyrone Holland celebrated 63 years in ministry and was honored on Friday, March 13, 2026, on behalf of Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis and the Monroe City Council. The city proclamation was presented by Representative Morgan McCallister and…
When joy is the text, let your music make the case — a lesson from Habakkuk 3:17-19By Robert Wright | New Light Baptist Church | October 12, 2025 Some texts dare you to feel what they say. Habakkuk 3:17-19 is…
By Roosevelt Wright, Jr. Pastors in small churches (under 500 active members) have an intimacy that megachurch pastors don’t: They know their members’ strengths and weaknesses. That presents a challenge when God inspires a message that may step on toes…
Aligning your song service with the sermon—a lesson from Romans 8:18By Robert Wright | Ludden Chapel Baptist Church A worship service is not a concert followed by a sermon. It is one continuous act of proclamation — and the music…
By Roosevelt Wright, Jr. A sermon can be skillfully delivered.It can make people laugh.It can move them to tears.It can even bring the congregation to its feet.Yet one question must still be asked: If Christ crucified and risen is missing,…
The Greater Louisiana Baptist State Convention gathered in Monroe this week for its annual session, drawing pastors, members, and youth from across the state for a time of worship, training, and community service. The convention, led by its president, Rev.…
A spirit of praise and gratitude filled the sanctuary at Turning Point Ministries Church of God in Christ on Sunday as members, guests, and community leaders gathered to celebrate two remarkable milestones: the church’s 14th Anniversary and the occasion of…
