Who We Are
Thibodaux Family Church was established in October 1999 as a Bible-based Family Church.
We are a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization and are duly recognized by all government agencies.
Since the time of its inception, Thibodaux Family Church has grown from 12 members in a home Bible
study to a growing local congregation whose headquarters occupies a 10 acre tract of land in
Thibodaux, Louisiana adjacent to Highway 20.
Thibodaux Family Church is a friendly church with a strong home Bible study outreach program,
an excellent worship team, and a great children and nursery program. We are a young church but are
blessed to frequently enjoy the preaching and teaching of nationally and internationally known speakers.
We are a multiracial church, reflecting a demographic mix roughly equivalent to our area.
We are endeavoring to reach out to the many un-churched residents of the area. We open our arms to all,
regardless of nationality, gender, race, and religious affiliation. Therefore, a full range of activities
and opportunities are scheduled to help foster friendships and share opportunities. Further, we help
strengthen families by providing family counseling, parenting seminars, vacation bible schools, weekly
children's ministry, weekly teen ministry, and prayer support.
Thibodaux Family Church is governed by elders from within our congregation. Pastor Bland is our senior
elder. The primary roll of our internal elders is to help with the work of the ministry and to guard
doctrinal purity. Pastor Duane, with the help of God and the advice of the elders, makes the business and
administrative decisions for the church. He has submitted himself to a Board of Presbyters made up of three
ministers with impeccable reputations and many years of experience in the ministry. Our presbyters provide
an external voice that adds great stability to our church.
Thibodaux Family Church is an independent community church. Though independent in the legal sense, it has
many healthy relationships with various denominational and non-denominational churches. We have strong
beliefs, but choose to be tolerant of others and to partner with other churches for the furthering of
the Kingdom of God. We choose to unite based on the beliefs we have in common, rather than divide based
on our differences.
Thibodaux Family Church is and will continue to be a positive force in the community. We promote: healthy
lifestyles, strong marriages, commitment to family, care of the poor and needy, celebration and joy in the
community, giving birth to new businesses and ethical business practices, living in accountability with
senior men of God, and demonstrating wisdom in living a Biblical lifestyle.