About Us
About Union Baptist Church
Helping families. Spreading the Gospel. Serving Jesus
Who we are
Union Baptist Church is an Independent, Fundamental, Baptist church in Florien, Louisiana, established in 1898. Our church is dedicated to seeing souls saved, baptized, and discipled through the Word of God.
Our mission is to glorify God by helping people know, love, obey, share and exalt Jesus Christ.
The King James Version of the Bible is the official and only English-language translation used by Union Baptist Church and all of its ministries. Read what we believe.
Our Pastor
Brad Thompson
Pastor
Brother Brad was born at Fort Polk, and lived in Louisiana until he was 12 years old. Having been saved at the age of 8 years old, he spent his teenage years in Georgia.
In 2001, he and Mrs Jennifer got married and they now have 4 sons. In 2009 the Lord called brother Brad to preach, and in 2012 they moved to Florien, after his dad, brother John Thompson came to pastor Union.
In 2021, brother Brad became assistant pastor at UBC. In 2023 brother John stepped down from pastoring for health reasons, and brother Brad was voted in as pastor.
Brother Brad is a third generation pastor of UBC, following his father, and his grandfather having pastored UBC in the 60’s and 70’s.