Our Pastors
Pastors Derrick and Tracie Millard met in college while participating in campus ministry. They have served in ministry together for over thirty years. They are both school of ministry graduates. Pastor Tracie from Crenshaw Christian Center School of Ministry in Los Angeles, California. Pastor Derrick from the Spirit of Faith Bible Institute in Temple Hills Maryland. They have spent many years serving the local church in roles ranging from volunteering to executive leadership, Bible Institute instructors, and Pastoral leadership. Their years of service and experience have prepared and equipped them to love, teach, lead, and train God’s people and LIFT them to their next level relationship in Christ.
They have been married for thirty three years and have two children; Kirstin, Derrick and one daughter-in-“love” Emerald. Together, with their entire family, it has been their joy to serve the Acadiana Community in Lafayette, Louisiana.
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Our Beliefs & Culture Code
“We exist to LIFT people into their next level relationship with Christ.”
Love
community
Generosity
excellence
leadership
service
lift
family
the word
faith
Our Staff
Pastor Tracie
Lead Pastor
Pastor Tracie is dedicated to LIFTing the lives of God’s people in every area by teaching the Word of God & equipping them to be everything God called them to be.
Pastor Derrick
Assistant Pastor
A passionate & committed believer, Pastor Derrick has served God’s people alongside Pastor Tracie for over 30 years. He is dedicated to equipping God’s people with the tools needed to excel in life.
Danielle Duncan
Marketing & Communications Director
Danielle Duncan is a wife, Marketing and Communications Director with a passion for transforming chaos into clarity through storytelling and creativity. Inspired by the story of God’s creation, Danielle seeks to bring light to darkness and order to confusion, using her talents to shape compelling narratives that resonate with purpose and hope.
viola
Finance Lead
emerald
Systems & Administration Lead
Emerald is a loving wife and servant to the Kingdom who honed her managerial and logistical skills through years of service in various fields. Now, Emerald oversees many of the behind the scenes operations of the ministry and continues to grow in her love for service.
lakera
Office Manager
Wife, mother, & entrepreneur who is committed to providing excellence in ministry & serving God’s people.
Pastor Derrick
Creative & Worship Lead
A committed creative, entrepreneur, and master servant, Derrick’s purpose in life is to manage and facilitate creativity. He uses the skills developed as a performing artist and lifelong worship leader to ensure the vision is received, empower consistent execution, encouragingly challenge the status quo, and equip the creative community.
Facilities Manager
CHurch Location
123 Carmel Drive
Lafayette, LA 70501
Phone: 337-534-0211
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