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Chauncey M. Hardy - Pastor-Teacher

Chauncey M. Hardy

Bio

Chauncey M. Hardy is a 1981 graduate of Marksville High School, Marksville, LA. In 1991, he graduated LA College (now LA Christian University) with a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in social work, and a minor in psychology. After graduating LC, he furthered his education at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary pursuing a Master of Arts in Christian Education (MACE). He was employed by and subsequently retired after 40 years from employment with the State of LA.

He is currently a member (because every pastor needs a pastor) of the Starlight Baptist Church, Marksville, LA, where the Rev. Van K. Jones is the pastor

Chauncey severed as full-time pastor of two churches—Sunlight Baptist Church, Pineville, LA and First Baptist Church, Colfax, LA prior to coming to L&A. He also served as interim pastor for five churches—Congregational St. Mary Baptist Church, Marksville, LA; Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Alexandria, LA; New Evergreen Baptist Church, Jena, LA; Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Montgomery, LA; and L&A Baptist Church (before accepting the position of pastor) as they sought to gain a permanent, full-time pastor.

Chauncey’s objective in life is to assist others to find their way in Christ.