A native of Lafayette, Pastor Andy Manning graduated from Comeaux High School, and received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. After earning his Masters of Divinity in Biblical Languages from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX, Andy returned to Lafayette to start Church Acadiana. Today Andy lives with his wife, Lydia, and their six children in Youngsville, LA. Called to one church for a lifetime, Pastor Andy burns with the vision of a church that equips parents to reach the next generation.
From Sulphur, LA, Caleb Twachtman graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from McNeese State University. Caleb is currently enrolled at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary for his Masters of Divinity in Collegiate Ministry. Now in the Lafayette area, Caleb will be getting married to his fiance’ Carter. Caleb has a passion for church growth and for university students to engage in collegiate ministry on campus and be connected to the local church.