The mission of First Presbyterian Church of Baton Rouge is to be a loving, caring congregation which bases its faith and life on the Scriptures and seeks to help others become devoted followers of Christ through prayer, friendship, invitation and witness.
Remember This?
As 22 years flows too quickly to a close, I’ve been thinking about memorable times in our church. Of course, wonderful Sundays, beautiful weddings and heartbreaking funerals. Live Nativities and Christmas Eves, Palm Sunday processions and Easter sunrises. But a few events pop to mind . . .
March 2026
“What Will It Be Like?”
Been looking back and looking forward as this transition arrives. And so these next two newsletters, I have some reflections and thoughts for you. Twenty-two years ago, I did not come to Baton Rouge to change the direction of the church. Before I arrived, the elders had gone through a process of reaffirming the church’s mission, naming essential beliefs and creating a long-range strategic plan. The new pastor would have to fit the clear identity and mission of the church. In other words, I was told, “This is us. Will you come lead us to be more us?” The church’s clarity was a key reason I knew in my bones God was calling us here. No new direction. No new values. Just press into who God has made us to be.
