Facilitating Hands-On
Missions in New Orleans
A life-changing, action-packed week where church groups grow spiritually, do hands-on ministry, and live on mission alongside leaders from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
What Sets Us Apart
Local Staff
We Know New Orleans
Our team lives and works in New Orleans year-round. We know the city, the ministry partners, and what it takes to make your week meaningful.
Customized
Trips That Fit Your Team
We build your schedule around your group's interests, skills, and goals — not a one-size-fits-all program.
Year-Round
We Host Teams All Year
From spring mission weeks to custom year-round dates, there's a time for your group to serve in New Orleans.
Anyone Can Be a Missionary
We believe that New Orleans is the perfect training ground for mission. Every year, groups from across the country come through our doors, go out to ministry sites, and return home with a deeper understanding of what it means to live on mission.
We partner with New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary to provide theologically grounded training, world-class facilities, and meaningful ministry opportunities that create lasting impact — in the city and in your group.
Housing & Accommodations
MissionLab is hosted on the campus of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary — one of the most beautiful seminary campuses in the South. Housing, meals, a worship venue, meeting rooms, gym, and pool are all on-site. Your group doesn't have to worry about logistics.
Dorm & Hotel Style Housing
Single-gender dorm rooms in Dodd and Spurgeon Halls, plus hotel-style rooms in Price Hall
Campus Cafeteria & Meals
Breakfast and dinner provided daily in the NOBTS cafeteria
Gym & Pool Access
Full use of the campus recreation center and outdoor pool
Worship Venue
Large group gathering space for evening worship sessions
Meeting Rooms
Breakout spaces for group devotions and debrief sessions
NOBTS Campus Tours
Optional tours of this historic New Orleans seminary campus
Dodd Hall — Student Housing
Price Hall
Room Interior
Campus Cafeteria — All Meals Provided
Worship Services
During our listed program weeks, our large group gatherings are led by a worship band and camp pastor. Our aim is to offer a worship experience that is exciting and complements the mission work your team is doing.
Nights of Worship
Live band and camp pastor each evening
Theologically Rich Teaching
Gospel-centered messages from NOBTS faculty and pastors
Practical Take-Aways
Each night leaves your team equipped and inspired for the next day
A Sample Week at MissionLab
Click any session to learn more
Our Staff
Our Speakers
Each program week features a speaker and worship leader drawn from NOBTS faculty, pastors, and ministry leaders from across the country.
Jonathan Victorian Jr.
Director of MissionLab
NOBTS
Jonathan serves as the Director of MissionLab, where he leads efforts to connect mission teams with the city of New Orleans through hands-on ministry and Gospel-centered service. He is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity in Expository Preaching at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Eli Byrd
Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry
NOBTS
Eli holds an M.Div. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and is currently an Ed.D. candidate at Southeastern. With a passion for discipleship and education, Eli seeks to see the Gospel take deep root in believers' lives, empowering them for mission.
George Ross
Professor of Church Planting & Evangelism — Cecil B. Day Chair
NOBTS
Dr. Ross was the founding pastor of Lifepoint Church and serves as the Send Network Regional Director for the South Region with the North American Mission Board. His ministry spans church planting, revitalization, and mentoring leaders for long-term gospel impact.
Luke Johnson
Assistant Professor of Global Missions & Director, ServeNola Gap Year
NOBTS
A New Orleans native, Dr. Johnson played collegiate football at the University of Southern Mississippi, earning All-American and All-Conference honors. He came to faith in 1998 and has served in ministry since 1999 as both an itinerant preacher and pastor in the U.S. and cross-culturally on multiple continents.
Jewl Bell
Student Ministry Leader & Ministry Assistant
Lakeshore Church / NAMB
Jewl co-leads the Student Ministry at Lakeshore Church in New Orleans. He believes he is called to preach and teach God's Word, along with serving college and high school students in need of godly leadership.
Andrew Belmore
Worship Leader & Artist
Crescent City Worship / Lighthouse Music
Originally born in New Orleans, raised in Eagle River, Alaska, Andrew returned to study composition at NOBTS. He serves as a worship leader in Slidell, LA, and leads worship at revivals, conferences, DNOWs, and camps. His musical influences include Anchor Hymns, Mission House, Leeland, and Brooke Ligertwood.
Ready to Bring Your Group?
Hundreds of groups have served New Orleans through MissionLab. Yours could be next.