Known as the Big Easy, many ministers would argue New Orleans is anything but easy when it comes to ministry. Known more for its partying scene than its church life, sharing the Gospel in an effective way can be tricky.
But now, as New Orleans has been one of the hardest-hit American cities by COVID-19, ministry has become particularly important. Bishop Onassis Jones, pastor of Christ Temple Church of New Orleans, believes that God has called him and given him the mandate to minister in New Orleans. Jones believes that he, along with other pastors in the city, is on the frontline of the pandemic and standing on the promises that all things work together for good.
The following interview has been edited for length and clarity.
How has your life changed as a pastor in the city of New Orleans?
As a pastor in the City of New Orleans, my life has changed in so many facets throughout my nineteen years of pastoring. As a native of New Orleans, raised and reared in the church, it has always been my desire to witness the manifestation of salvation and wholeness throughout Metropolitan New Orleans and surrounding communities. Therefore, my ministry approach derives from a holistic perspective – spirit, soul, and body. My mission is to teach and train disciples so that they can apply and execute biblical principles in all areas of their lives. My life as a pastor has drastically changed…
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