By Jason Goodwin, Director • La. Tech ABS
Greetings in the Lord from the Association of Baptist Students (ABS)! As summer winds down and students prepare to return to school, I pray that we lift them, their teachers and their administrators up in prayer. Whether they are headed back to college, high school, homeschool or pre-K, let us ask the Lord to protect them, to show Christ through them to those around them, and to give them opportunities to share the gospel with their peers and instructors.
In July, we participated in the last two Org Browse events of the summer, held on July 10 and July 24. The July 10 event was especially fruitful, giving us many conversations with students, including one gospel conversation I had with an incoming freshman. I pray God will use that encounter to lead him to salvation. We also spoke with another student about “church hurt” and some recent challenges his family has experienced in their local congregation. Several students signed up to receive more information about the ABS ministry and our upcoming fall events. Overall, it was one of the most productive Org Browse days I’ve ever been a part of, and I am deeply thankful for God’s kindness to us.
We wrapped up Org Browse for the summer on July 24. While we continued to have meaningful conversations and saw students express interest, the real work now lies in getting them onto campus and engaging them well once they arrive at Tech. Please pray that we will do this effectively.
If you or your church would like to help, we will once again be hosting welcome lunches at the ABS on Aug. 27, 28, 29 and Sept. 2. These lunches give us opportunities to connect with new students — and often their families — as we begin building relationships. We need sponsors to either provide donations to cover lunch costs or help host the meals and personally welcome students. If you’re interested, please email me at goodhouse19@gmail.com or text me at (870) 914-1274. We would love for your church to partner with us in this ministry!
July also marked our annual board meeting, where I was greatly encouraged by our members as we reflected on God’s blessings over the past year — both financially and spiritually. Through your church and individual support, we were able to:
• Take students to CrossCon in Louisville, Ky., without charging them this first year.
• Provide meals every Tuesday night before Impact, along with other special events and discipleship opportunities.
• Make needed repairs to the ABS building, including painting the entire interior and currently installing new siding on the exterior.
These improvements have brightened our space and prepared us for a brand-new quarter starting soon. We also plan to attend the CrossCon conference again on Jan. 1–3, 2026, leaving Ruston on December 31 and returning immediately after the conference. This year’s cost is $250 per student, which covers meals, lodging and the conference fee. If you have high school seniors or college students interested in missions — whether or not they attend Tech or the ABS — please connect them with us.
Students will begin moving in on Aug. 27, and classes start Sept. 4. Please pray for us to minister faithfully to the campus of Louisiana Tech University.
