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Who we are

We exist to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.

Bluff Creek is a traditional Southern Baptist congregation on Highway 63 in Clinton, Louisiana. We're rooted in the Word, we cooperate with Louisiana Baptists and the Southern Baptist Convention, and we take the Great Commission personally.

"…and thus I make it my ambition to preach the gospel, not where Christ has already been named, lest I build on someone else's foundation, but as it is written, 'Those who have never been told of him will see, and those who have never heard will understand.'"
Romans 15:20–21 (ESV)
The people

Our staff & team

Cole Permenter
Cole Permenter
Senior Pastor

Pastor of Bluff Creek since 2015 — and our youth pastor before that (2012–14). Louisiana Tech (Communication) and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.). Married to Rikki; dad to Hudson and Magnolia. Retired MMA fighter, surfer, golfer, scuba diver, woodworker. He'd love to meet you for coffee.

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Julie Stevens
Children's Time · Kidz @ the Creek

A Clinton native, married to Joey for 20+ years, mom to Jackson and D'Lanie, and principal of Central Intermediate School. Julie leads the children's time in our services.

Janice McNabb
Janice McNabb
Church Secretary

Born and raised in Bluff Creek, married to Allen since 1978, mom to Alison and Jamie — and more than 30 years of faithful service keeping this church running.

Jackie Brian
Jackie Brian
Church Treasurer

Born and raised in Bluff Creek and a member for 45+ years. Sunday School and VBS teacher; mom to Kaitlin, Parker, and Preston.

Worship @ the Creek
Music ministry team

A team of musicians leads our worship every Sunday — theologically rich, doctrinally sound hymns. All musical talents are welcome; come sing or play with us.

We're praying for our next youth minister.

Bluff Creek is searching for the leader God has for Youth @ the Creek. If that's you — or someone you know — we'd love to hear from you.

Doctrine

What we believe

We affirm the Bible as God's inspired Word and hold to the Baptist Faith & Message (2000).

Read our beliefs →

Join the family

Becoming a member

By profession of faith and baptism, by letter, or by statement — during the invitation at the end of any Sunday morning service.

How membership works →