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Make a Difference 

A portion of every financial gift to The Bayou Church goes toward making a difference for Acadiana and for the world through our ministry partners. We continue to be committed to living and loving like Jesus by serving those most in need, and we give away more than $500,000 each year to our community and those in need through these organizations.

We love being a part of what God is doing in our community and around the world through these ministry partners.

Check out the video of how we were able to bless these amazing ministries as they continue the work of serving those who need it most in Acadiana. And, scroll down to see a list of our current ministry partners to get a better understanding of how they are making a difference that we get to be a part of through our giving.

Make A Difference Areas

#ForAcadiana

We want to serve and reach people in our community, and that’s why we partner with local organizations to make a difference right here in our neighborhood.

  • Benevolence
  • Disaster Relief
  • Supporting local non-profits

#ForTheWorld

We strive to make a positive impact not just in our community, but all over the world. Partnering with international organizations is another way we seek to serve.

  • Mission Trips to Alaska, Dominican  Republic, Guatemala, and Haiti
  • Mission Projects in Alaska, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and Haiti

NextGen Ministries

Looking to the future is vital to keeping our values and faith alive, so we strive to make a difference in the lives of young people.

  • Summer Camp and Event scholarships
  • Leadership Training

2023 Make A Difference Projects

All donations given on Make A Difference Sunday 2023 were given away to our Make A Difference ministry partners listed below. We invest in Christ-centered local and international organizations who offer a "hand-up" rather than a "hand-out" to those most in need.
Check out our 2023 project report to learn more about specific plans for each ministry that we were able to fund together.

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ALASKA MISSIONS
Transforming the hearts and lives of Alaska's native population with the message of Christ.

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A PREGNANCY CENTER & CLINIC
Providing a free medical clinic and educational resources for pregnant women.

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BRIDGE MINISTRY OF ACADIANA:
After-school tutoring and Christ-centered mentoring to students at Holy Family School.

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FOSTER THE LOVE
Supporting foster and adoptive families, specifically those affected by trauma, as well as educating the community on the needs of the foster system.

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HOPE FOR OPELOUSAS
Ministering to an at-risk community through educational support and neighborhood outreach

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HARVEST LEARNING CENTER
Mentoring kids in a high-crime/high-poverty neighborhood to reimagine their future and transform the community around them.

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LOVE INC
Helping local churches steward their benevolence resources well by vetting and connecting those living below the poverty line to a network of local churches. 

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MISSION HOUSING MINISTRIES
Equipping and resourcing indigenous leaders to share the Gospel with the Mam people in Guatemala. 

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RECIPROCAL MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
Transforming lives by facilitating and building church-to-church cross-cultural partnerships in Haiti. 

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THE HUB
Serving those experiencing homelessness and living in generational poverty. 

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THE REFINERY
Housing and discipling men transitioning from prison and homelessness.

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UL's BAPTIST COLLEGIATE MINISTRY
Helping college students know and share the Gospel.

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We’d Love to Connect

If you have any questions or if there’s any way we can help you, please contact us.