Word came this week of Dr. Landrum Leavell’s death. He was President of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary from 1975 until 1994. At Olive we knew him best from the months he served as interim pastor in 1990. He did a great job following Dr. Passmore and setting the church family in order for a new pastor to come. I was that man and have long been grateful for his good work.

When he was going to teach the church he was fond of saying, “I am going to plow close to the corn this morning.” And plow he did. Dr. Leavell was a wonderful preacher and leader among Southern Baptists. He played an important role in our SBC family and was an essential element in the kingdom work at Olive.

This week our staff is spending some time in retreat. These team building and vision casting sessions are always good for us. Please pray as our team looks upward together for the work that is before us as a church.

Pastor Ted Traylor