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 Master of Divinity. At Church Acadiana, Caleb assists Pastor Andy with preaching and leads the ministry to young adults. An avid golfer, Caleb also works in management at Golfballs.com. In December 2025 he married his wife, Carter, who will graduate in the fall of 2026 with a B. S. in nursing from the prestigious University of Louisiana at Lafayette nursing program.