Living Word Christian Center
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Contact & Location for Living Word Christian Center
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Service Times for Living Word Christian Center
Sunday 10:00 AM
Worship Service
Wednesday 7:00 PM
Worship Service
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
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Services are streamed online
What their website says
Streaming LIVE Just Click on the image below to Stream LIVE
Leadership
Bishop Joseph L. Banks
Bishop
What their website says
Bishop Joseph L. Banks was called into the ministry in 1995.
Programs & Ministries at Living Word Christian Center
About Living Word Christian Center
Living Word Christian Center is a non-denominational, Bible-believing church located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, founded in 2001 by Bishop Joseph and Dr. Cathy Banks. The church has grown from its humble beginnings in a family room to become one of the fastest growing ministries in Southwest Louisiana, now housed in a modern 800-seat sanctuary and expansive 100,000 square-foot facility on Ryan Street that includes classrooms, youth and children's churches, and community amenities. Living Word Christian Center emphasizes walking by faith with the Holy Spirit as guide, reaching people of all backgrounds with what they describe as God's love, and preparing believers for the end times. The ministry operates Life Christian University for ministerial training, produces a television program called Living by the Word, and has established a sister church in Durban, South Africa.
First-Time Visitor Info for Living Word Christian Center
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: A contemporary, non-denominational worship experience emphasizing Scripture and the Holy Spirit's leading. Visitor Tips: Living Word Christian Center welcomes visitors of all backgrounds and describes itself as a place where everybody is someone and Jesus is Lord; the church's website offers live streaming of services and an on-demand archive of past services.
Care & support
Life Care Ministry
Grief support
What their website says
Life Care Ministry Minister to families during the loss of a love one.
Prison Ministry
Prison ministry
What their website says
Prison Ministry Bringing the Word of God to those that are incarcerated.
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Groups & programs
History & building
Founded in 2001
Living Word Christian Center was founded in 2001 by Bishop Joseph and Dr. Cathy Banks. The church later purchased property in downtown Lake Charles and expanded its facilities.
What their website says
Living Word Christian Center was birthed by Bishop Joseph & Dr. Cathy Banks in their family room in 2001.
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