Church Staff
Lynn Clayton, Pastor
Lynn Clayton has been pastor of New Life for four years. Previously, he was editor of the Louisiana Baptist Message, the state paper of Louisiana Baptists, for 28 years. He has authored two books, No Second-Class Christians and 10 Gifts Your Children Will Grow to Appreciate, and hundreds of articles that have appeared in various publications. He has been awarded the J.D. Grey Preaching Award for Moral and Ethical Preaching by the Louisiana Moral and Civic Foundation and the Foundation named its Christian Communicator Award in his honor. He also contributes to preaching publications.
Joe Joslin, Worship and Music Minister
Joe Joslin has been minister of music for 30, serving in churches of various sizes including some averaging 1000 in attendance. His choirs and praise teams have been recognized for excellence on a number of occasions. He has directed worship and the New Life Praise Team for five years. He and his wife, Sherry, are frequent vocalists for state-wide meetings.