A first century model church
About
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Our Mission
Meeting needs, building relationships & growing in the knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Serving God by serving others simply means we are a church that provides tangible needs to the communities we serve in order to reach hurting people for Christ, such as: counseling, health & wellness, ESL, private education, disaster recovery, family services, local & international missions, clothing and food, ministries for children, youth, and adults that are relevant for today.
Our History
Our Future
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Our Beliefs
A First Century Model ChurchOur Leadership
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Pastor Tom Shepard
Lead-Executive Pastor![Image](https://churchataddis.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ML__1541.jpg)
Pastor Ben Harris
Associate/Worship Pastor![Image](https://churchataddis.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ML__9992.jpg)
Pastor Wade Smith
Campus Pastor/Director of Education![Image](https://churchataddis.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ML__4280.jpg)
Dr. Lawton Searcy
Associate Pastor/Prison Ministry![Image](https://churchataddis.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ML__1561.jpg)
Pastor Mark Younger
Missions Pastor/Volunteer Coordinator![Image](https://churchataddis.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ML__0029.jpg)
Pastor Kevin Moss
Associate Pastor of Students![Image](https://churchataddis.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ML__0019.jpg)
Gary Smith
Media-Tech/Senior Adult Director![Image](https://churchataddis.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ML__0053.jpg)
Jean Putnam
CAL HeadmasterHow pure and innocent is a child’s love! As they grow, it’s my joy to help them learn about God’s love in creative and relevant ways. Since 2017, I have had the privilege of serving as the Headmaster of the Christian Academy of Louisiana. I have enjoyed providing support and encouragement for our school's leaders and teachers as well as for parents as they lay the foundation of spiritual growth at home.
Train up a child in the way they should go, and when they are old they will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
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Catherine Harris
Parent's Day Out DirectorI’ve been serving at Church at Addis since 2011 alongside my husband, Ben Harris. At thirteen years of age I accepted Christ into my life. Early on, my plans were a lot different than His, but He had something special planned for me. He gave me a gift to love and teach the little hearts and minds of children about His truth. I’m blessed to serve with a willing and loving heart.
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Niki Gillikin
Administrative AssistantBorn and raised in West Baton Rouge Parish, I have always loved our small community. It was a blessing for me to find Church at Addis in 2010. I became Pastor Tom's administrative assistant not long after, when our church was very small. Watching both our church and community grow through the promises of Jesus Christ continues to amaze me every day. My husband Mike, myself, and our son Kaden live in Brusly. Our twin infant sons, Kameron and Kolston, live in heaven and in our hearts.