ABOUT US
The values we believe in
Changed Lives
Our emphasis is on reaching those who are lost, and putting them on a path to live a purpose life in Christ. We understand that God has a purpose for every believer, and that only when we realize our purpose, can we operate in the gifts God has giving us.
Freedom in Christ
Freedom in Christ provides a feeling of fullness, grace, and spiritual well-being indescribable because it is the only true freedom that exists. We experience freedom in Christ by knowing Him, walking in His ways, and engaging with the changes He makes in and through our lives as we focus on service to Him and to others.
Living with Purpose
In order for us to live with PURPOSE we must have a God-conscience that allows the Holy Spirit to direct our path. This will allow us to function as individuals, husbands, wives and parents in a manner that glorifies God and impacts this generation.
Gospel Community
Purpose Life Christian Fellowship was founded for the purpose of spreading the Gospel message of Jesus Christ to those who may have lost their way or don't know Him as their personal savior. This mission is performed through bible study, creative outreach programs, and our life changing worship experience.
Equality
Purpose Life Christian Fellowship is intentionally designed to be a place where people who are not comfortable with traditional Church can come to know God. Your background, education, financial status and wardrobe do not matter to Jesus and they don't matter to us either. You'll find true diversity when at PURPOSE, but through all our differences we find one commonality, Jesus loves us and accepts us. Here you can serve in your purpose, which is our starting point for change.
GRACE
Grace is as simple as God giving favor, which we do not deserve. We receive this favor through salvation from God and other blessings from him. God’s grace is not dependent on our acts, but solely on the fact that He desires to gift it to us.
Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV) 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.
Our Mission
Glorify God
Our foremost goal is to glorify God in all that we do and say. This includes our everyday lives in addition to our church activities.
Serve Others
Part of glorifying God is serving others. This is a focus that we want to maintain in our church and our lives.
Evangelize the World
To spread the gospel of Jesus is our biggest mission in this world. This is why the church exists.
Our Leaders
Jimmie Gooden
Lead Pastor
Pastor Jimmie Gooden was born in New Orleans, LA. He is a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School of New Orleans. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management and Computer Science from Dillard University of New Orleans, and he received his Master of Arts in Religion from Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary and Graduate School of Lynchburg, VA. Pastor Jimmie is currently pursuing a Doctorate Degree in Professional Ministries from Liberty.
He was licensed to preach and ordained at Providence Baptist Church of Laplace, LA . Pastor Jimmie answered the call from God and founded Purpose Life Christian Fellowship in June of 2012.
He realized that so many people wake up each day with no purpose, and that God has a special assignment for him to spread the word of God to help those who are lost by putting them on the path to living a purpose life in Jesus Christ. Pastor Jimmie is married to Ashanti Gooden and together they have five children.
Ashanti Carter-Gooden
Loving, caring and giving are words that would describe Lady Ashanti. She is a Registered Nurse and Humanitarian who is passionate about helping others find the joy of living a PURPOSE filled life.
She demonstrates her love for people of all ages and from all walks of life by helping them heal physically and mentally. God has also given her the gift to share the gospel of Jesus Christ through her testimonies and transparency.