Joe Aguillard, Ed.D.
President

Dr. Joe Aguillard was named the eighth president of Louisiana College on January18, 2005. Dr. Aguillard previously held the position of chair of the Division of Education, coordinator of the Department of Teacher Education, and Associate Professor of Education. The Division of Education has consistently received high marks from the Louisiana Board of Regents, among others.

He has been elected by the College Deans of the state as president of their organization. The Governor appointed him to the Louisiana Blue Ribbon Commission on Education and he was chosen to represent the Governor’s office to present cutting edge educational innovations nationally.

He led a group of LC education students and faculty in researching and writing the curriculum for the Heart of Spain art exhibit at the Alexandria Museum of Art in 2003. The curriculum was used by teachers and their students around the world.

Aguillard holds a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana College, two master’s degrees and a doctorate in Educational Leadership. His doctoral research on student achievement among college preparatory students was noted by the American College Testing Program as being among the “best of its kind” when they petitioned Dr. Aguillard to use his findings in their nationwide testing program.

Dr. Aguillard is available (by appointment) for speaking preaching engagements.

Charles Quarles, Ph.D.
Vice President for Integration of Faith and Learning
Professor of New Testament and Greek
Chair, Division of Christian Studies

Dr. Charles L. Quarles is Vice President for the Integration of Faith and Learning, Chair of the Division of Christian Studies, and Professor of New Testament and Greek at Louisiana College. He served as senior pastor of churches in Mississippi and Tennessee for over ten years. These churches were recognized as some of the fastest growing churches in their respective states. Since completing his Ph.D. in New Testament and Greek, Dr. Quarles has been an avid researcher and prolific writer who has published research in the most respected international academic journals in his field. He is also the editor, author, or contributor to several books including most recently Buried Hopes or Risen Savior: The Search for the Jesus Tomb, a defense of Jesus’ resurrection. Dr. Quarles is known as a serious New Testament scholar who is able to step out of the ivory tower and clearly relate the great truths of God’s word to local congregations.

If you are interested in having an LC student speak at your church please contact the Christian Studies Division at 318-487-7254.

Jason Meyer, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Religion (New Testament & Greek)
Division of Christian Studies

Dr. Myer is Professor and Dean of Chapel at Louisiana College. He is a Professor of New Testament and Greek.  Dr. Myer has preached in many different churches, led Winter Bible Studies, revivals, and many Sunday School Conferences, Doctrine Studies, and Retreats.

He was the pastor of Orville Baptist Church, Pleasureville, Kentucky. Dr. Myer has preached, taught adult Sunday School and youth classes, led small group ministry, and also functioned as music and youth minister. In Cameroon, Africa Dr. Meyer was a seminary teacher and lecturer at the Cameroon Baptist Theological Seminary.

A forthcoming book authored by Dr. Myer is The End of the Law: A Pauline Theology of the Mosaic Covenant.  He has contributed to The Cradle, The Cross, and The Crown: A Comprehensive Introduction to the New Testament, which is also forthcoming.

Timothy Johnson, M.Min.
Vice President of Institutional Advancement

Rev. Tim Johnson received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana with a B.S. in Business Education with an Administration minor. Johnson went on to get his Master’s Degree from Luther Rice Seminary with a Masters in Ministry and is currently working on his Doctorate.

Mr. Johnson has extensive experience in ministry and educational training throughout churches in Louisiana and Florida for the past 33 years.

Bro. Tim Johnson’s most recent pastorate was that of First Baptist Church of Choudrant, Louisiana. He also has participated in crusades and many church planting endeavors in the Philippines, Nigeria, Ukraine, New Mexico and Arizona.

Charles Lowe, M.S.W., M.Div.
Chair of the Human Behavior Division

Mr. Charles Lowe has served as a pastor and as associate pastor. In his many years as a spiritual leader Mr. Lowe has developed and trained discipleship, Sunday School and VBS teams and their volunteers. Mr. Lowe has also served as a Vacation Bible School director. Mr. Charles Lowe has planned and implemented short term mission trips as well as being part of these mission endeavors. Mr. Lowe has also served as an administrator for daycare and kindergartens.

Mr. Lowe was called to preach at the age of 11 and did not surrender until he was in his middle 20's.  He feels God has given him the gift of preaching and teaching.   He considers it a blessing to have preached numerous revivals.

Mr. Lowe considers seeing people give their lives to Jesus as the most rewarding aspect of his time in the ministry.

Danny McVay, M.Div.
Director of Constituent Relations

Danny McVay completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at Louisiana College and earned a Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Mr. McVay has served as youth director, associate pastor, pastor, Director of Missions and as a state missionary in Louisiana . Mr. McVay was appointed by the NAMB, SBC as Director of Church and Community Ministries in Plaquemines Parish. Rev. McVay led conferences at Glorieta for Lifeway at Small Sunday School Week. He served 14 years with the International Mission Board, SBC. He and his family served as associational and church-planter missionaries in Spain and Scotland.

He is available for Pulpit Supply, Bible Studies, Georgia Barnette State Missions, NAMB, and IMB engagements, camp teacher/minister and Interims.

Ronnie LaLande, B.A.
Director of Financial Aid

Mr. Ronnie LaLande has served in ministry for more than 25 years. During that time he served as a youth pastor, associate pastor, and worship leader, as well as senior pastor. Mr. LaLande has been blessed to lead many youth and children’s camps and has participated in many mission works both at home and abroad.

Mr. Ronnie LaLande has directed and produced drama presentations as well as having performed monologues for churches and youth camps. He is also a certified teacher in the State of Louisiana. He has taught history and economics as well as coached football, softball, and tennis for several years in Louisiana and Texas. He is available for youth camps, Winter Bible Studies for youth and adults, and Pulpit Supply.

Scott Culpepper, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of History & Political Science

Dr. Scott Culpepper serves as Assistant Professor of History at Louisiana College.     He received his Ph.D. from Baylor University.  Dr. Culpepper has also earned a Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, a Master of Arts at Northwestern State University, and completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at Louisiana College.     He was Minister of Youth at Esler Baptist Church in Pineville, Louisiana.  Dr. Culpepper also served as the pastor of Kisatchie Baptist Church in Kisatchie, Louisiana, and Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Meridian, Mississippi.     He has taught Sunday School for young adults and college students, led a variety of Bible and discipleship studies, and given presentations on the history of Christianity and Baptist Heritage in local congregations.     Dr. Culpepper is available for supply preaching, revivals, topical studies, and presentations on Christian or Baptist heritage themes.

Michael Shamblin, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Education
Director of Alternate Certification
Department of Teacher Education
Division of Education

Dr. Shamblin has preached and served as an interim pastor in Southern Baptist Churches throughout central Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas since being called to preach in 1977. During a 30-year career as a professional educator, Dr. Shamblin has taught courses in biology, Bible, health, physical science, earth science, general science, Louisiana history, general education, adolescent psychology, secondary curriculum/instruction, and assessment of instruction. These courses were taught at Crescent City Baptist High School, Georgetown High School, Tioga High School, Rapides Regional Medical Center, Christus Cabrini Hospital, and Louisiana College.

Dr. Shamblin has also coached softball, baseball, girls’ and boys’ basketball, and football. He has also served as assistant principal for discipline, assistant principal for curriculum and instruction, and principal.

Dr. Shamblin effectively communicates with biblical references, reverent humor, and stories that illustrate sound gospel, educational, and psychological truths.