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Faith Matters: New pastor wants Istrouma to be 'heartbeat' of the city

The pastoral position at Istrouma Baptist Church in Baton Rouge didn't initially interest the Rev. Merrick Nunn.

By Renee Landry · June 30, 2026
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Faith Matters: New pastor wants Istrouma to be 'heartbeat' of the city
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BATON ROUGE | The Advocate reported that the pastoral position at Istrouma Baptist Church in Baton Rouge didn't initially interest the Rev. Merrick Nunn.

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The cited reporting identifies the central development as Faith Matters: New pastor wants Istrouma to be 'heartbeat' of the city. The core source-supported point is this: The pastoral position at Istrouma Baptist Church in Baton Rouge didn't initially interest the Rev. Merrick Nunn.

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