{"id":4217,"date":"2019-07-22T22:45:00","date_gmt":"2019-07-22T22:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/2019\/07\/22\/exciting-news-from-new-orleans\/"},"modified":"2023-06-02T07:17:40","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T05:17:40","slug":"exciting-news-from-new-orleans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/exciting-news-from-new-orleans\/","title":{"rendered":"Exciting News from New Orleans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"755\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/23d7p7OmlP4\" title=\"GrowNOLA\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> New Orleans is world-renowned for its jazz music, Creole cuisine, and its annual celebrations and festivals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> New Orleans has a diverse economy with a low cost of living. The city is home to internationally-known universities, with an enrollment of over 50,000 college students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> But like all cities, there is a great need for people to truly know God and follow his ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theneworleanschurch.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"> The New Orleans Church<\/a> is made up of an incredible family of believers. The brothers and sisters have a reputation for love, hospitality, and faithfulness. Steve and Bonny Stephenson have led the church for the past twelve years. They have poured out their hearts to the congregation and have a deep love for the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/disciplestoday.org\/clone\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/NewOrleans.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> We are so grateful for the partnership we share with the Stephensons and the Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana churches. Todd and Patty Asaad and the  DFW Church have provided us with invaluable training these past eight years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With much excitement and gratitude, we are looking forward to moving to NOLA in 2020! We have a great vision for what God is going to do in the coming years in New Orleans and the surrounding areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How can you help GrowNOLA? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> STEP OUT ON FAITH by considering moving to NewOrleans to strengthen the fellowship and reach lost souls in this wonderful city <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> PRAY for the church and for the disciples who decide to come to find jobs <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> DONATE to support the financial needs <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Find more information on how to <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.theneworleanschurch.org\/grownola\" target=\"_blank\"> GrowNOLA here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> If you are interested in going on this adventure with us, we would love to connect with you. Please email  <a href=\"mailto:grownola1@gmail.com\">grownola1@gmail.com<\/a>  and let\u2019s have some fun spreading the gospel in the great state of Louisiana. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With much excitement and gratitude, we are looking forward to moving to NOLA in 2020! 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