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"Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood."
-Acts 20:28
"Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood."
-Acts 20:28
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Bro. Dickie Nelson,
Bro. Dickie Nelson,
Bro. Dickie Nelson received his B.S. in Chemistry from Southeastern Louisiana University and a Master's of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Dickie began his ministry at Westside in July of 2016. He and his wife Dee spent 29 years with the IMB in South America and leadership roles at the home office in Richmond, VA. Dickie has passion for preaching God's Word and leading others to Christ.
Blake Becnel
Blake Becnel
Blake received his B.S. in Sociology from Louisiana Tech University and is currently pursuing a Master's from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Blake began his ministry in July of 2017 with his wife Dana. A gifted teacher, he leads young adults and youth in their knowledge and understanding of the bible. Blake also holds the position of Associate Pastor at Westside and takes an active role in preaching the gospel as well as other administrative duties.
Brittany Hastings
Brittany Hastings
Worship Leader
Brittany was raised in Hammond and has a heart for serving the area through worship. At a young age, she felt the calling of the Lord to music. Brittany started a music career in 2003. She had the privilege of meeting a lot of people and toured many places, but God was calling her to sing for Him in the local church. She now enjoys serving with her husband and teaching her son, Brooks, to follow God’s call on their lives.
Dana Becnel
Dana Becnel
Dana was raised in Ponchatoula as a member of Westside Baptist Church, where she met her husband, Blake, in youth group. Dana recognized a calling to work with children early in her life, having the opportunity to direct many children’s summer camp programs through the Baptist Association of Greater Baton Rouge (JBRC). In 2016, Dana received her B.S. in Elementary Education at Louisiana Tech University. After teaching four years in the classroom and serving alongside Blake’s Ministry, God began to mold Dana’s talents and passions towards the local church. Now with a one year old son, Dana directs the Children’s Program at Westside Baptist Church, ministering to children and families.
James and Jazz Delatte
James and Jazz Delatte
Minister to Youth
James Cell: 985-974-9906
Email: [email protected]
Jazz Cell: 910-585-4956
Email: [email protected]
James and Jazz Delatte
James received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University and is currently pursuing a Master's from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. James served a two year Journeyman term with the IMB and upon return began his ministry with the youth here at Westside in July 2020. He is passionate about teaching God's word and helping others understand the character of God.
Jazz received her B.S. in Psychology: Christian Counseling from Liberty University and plans to pursue a Master's from New Orleans Theological Seminary. Jazz served a two year Journeyman term with the IMB and along side her husband, James, began ministering to the youth here at Westside in July 2020. She is passionate about discipling young women and children.