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.

Our Beliefs

“We exist to LIFT people into their next level relationship with Christ.”

The Bible

The Bible is God’s Word—true, timeless, and transformative. Written by people under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, it’s the final authority on how we live and what we believe.
Deuteronomy 4:1–2

Jesus Christ

Jesus is the only way to God. He is the truth, the life, and the access point to everything the Father has for us. Accepting Him as Lord and Savior is the only path to real relationship with God.
Romans 10:9–10

Salvation

Jesus paid it all. His death and resurrection make salvation possible. We are saved by grace through faith—nothing more, nothing less. You can’t earn it. You receive it.
Romans 10:9–10; Romans 1:16–18; Galatians 2:16

The Church

The Church is a local community of baptized believers unified through faith in Christ. It is committed to the teachings of Christ and obeying His commands and it seeks to bring the Gospel to the world.
Acts 2:41–47; Ephesians 1:22–23

The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit empowers, comforts, convicts, and equips. He makes us more like Jesus and gives us the gifts we need to live with power and purpose.

Joel 2:28–32; Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8; John 16:7–11

Baptism

Baptism is not optional—it’s obedience. Jesus told us to go, make disciples, and baptize them. It’s how we publicly declare our new life in Him.
Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:3–5

Holy Communion

Jesus told us to “do this in remembrance of Me.” Communion is a sacred moment to reflect, remember, and realign our hearts with His sacrifice and victory.
Mark 14:22–25; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26

Eternity

Everyone spends forever somewhere. Heaven is eternal life with God. Hell is eternal separation from Him. Through Jesus, we have the promise of eternal life.
Matthew 13:42; John 3:16; John 5:24; Revelation 3:5–9

Culture Code

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Love

We love ALL people unconditionally.

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community

We do life with others because Christ does life with us.

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Generosity

Generosity is a heart condition, not a
“have” condition.

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excellence

We present everything at the highest level.

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leadership

We develop people to duplicate Christ in the earth.

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service

We are devoted to helping others with an open heart.

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lift

We are intentional about LIFTing people into their God-ordained purpose.

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family

We value God’s first representation of love in the earth.

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the word

We use the Word as a blueprint for how we live our lives.

faith

We use faith to access God’s promises for our lives.

“We exist to LIFT people into their next level relationship with Christ.”

CHurch Location

123 Carmel Drive

Lafayette, LA 70501

Phone: 337-534-0211