Louisiana Baptists’ Story (1960’s)

Louisiana Baptists’ Story (1960’s)

Louisiana Baptists’ Story (1960’s)

Karon McCartney

Karon McCartney

Archives,Communications

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Karon McCartney

Karon McCartney

Archives,Communications

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Louisiana is a place with thriving industries, hard-working people and a multitude of cultural festivals. Learn how Louisiana Baptists shared their influence on their state through Baptist Hospitals, the Louisiana College, the Baptist Children’s Home and Family Ministries, Acadian Baptist Academy, Baptist Collegiate Ministries and the Baptist Message.

Produced in the early 1960’s.

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Karon McCartney

Karon was previously the Archives Coordinator and had been a part of the Louisiana Baptists family since 1988, until her retirement in 2020.

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