The purpose of the Discipleship Collaborative, formerly referred to as the Louisiana Baptist Christian Education Association (LBCEA), is to promote sound Christian education by providing a network of fellowship, training, encouragement, and inspiration for Christian educators throughout the state.

Membership is open to persons engaging in any phase of Christian education working with local churches, associations, Louisiana Baptist Convention, Louisiana Christian University, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Christian education students in colleges and seminaries, and retired persons from this chosen field.