Our Story

A Ministry on the Move

We're on top and going higher!

 At New Home Ministries, we are constantly striving to reach new heights and spread the Word of God. Our ministries include various departments such as music, dance, youth ministry, senior ministry, prison ministry, outreach ministry, and more.

Our focus is not just on Sunday services, but also on helping our members grow spiritually through conferences, workshops, and group fellowship. We believe in equipping believers with the tools and knowledge they need to live victorious lives through Christ.

We aspire to lead thousands upon thousands into a profound connection with Jesus Christ, embracing the beauty and power of the full gospel. By embodying its principles, promises, and power, we seek to nurture the complete well-being of every individual—mind, body, and spirit.

About New Home Ministries

Founded by Prophet Robert C. Blakes, Sr., New Home Ministries has been a beacon of spiritual guidance in the greater New Orleans area for nearly five decades. Since its inception, the ministry has grown to over 10,000 members and expanded its reach to Baton Rouge, Hammond, Algiers, and Houston, Texas. 

After the passing of Prophet Blakes Sr., his sons, Bishop R.C. Blakes Jr. and Samuel R. Blakes took the reigns and has continued to lead New Home Ministries in its mission of spreading the gospel and empowering believers.

The History of New Home Ministries

New Home Missionary Baptist Church was first established in 1918, in New Orleans, Louisiana on the corner of Howard Avenue and South Robertson Streets, with a small group of followers led by the senior deacon of the church. Rev. G. W. White was elected as the first pastor of the church. He served for several years and was succeeded by Rev. R. H. Royal, who was elected as Pastor in 1924 and served for only a short period.

In 1925, Rev. Marshall Lewis, Sr. was elected pastor. It was during his leadership, in 1927 that the church became incorporated with the state of Louisiana under the official name of New Home Missionary Baptist Church of New Orleans. During the tenure of Rev. Lewis, the congregation grew to over 200 members. With the need to expand, the church moved from its original site to a larger location at 3140 Jackson Avenue. Rev. Lewis served as pastor until his death in 1946. In 1947 Rev. Murphy Smith was elected pastor and served until 1952. During the term of Rev. Smith, the construction of a new church building at the Jackson Avenue location took place.

After the death of Rev. Smith in 1952, Rev. Freddie H. Dunn was elected pastor in 1953. He was a dynamic and influential leader throughout the New Orleans area. During his leadership, the membership continued to grow, and the construction of another building became necessary to accommodate the increase in membership. In July of 1962, a new church building on Jackson Avenue was dedicated.

In October 1964, Pastor Freddie Dunn submitted his resignation as pastor of New Home to take on the assignment of pastor of the New Hope Baptist Church. Upon his leaving, many of the members followed him, leaving behind only a committed few. Under the direction of the Louisiana Freedmen Association, the search for a new pastor of New Home began. During the quest for a pastor, Rev. Willie Hausey, President of the Freedmen Association officiated over the operations of the church and provided the guidance and directions needed during that time.

After much prayer and deliberation, a young man from Woodville, Mississippi, by the name of Robert C. Blakes was chosen to become Pastor of the New Home church. In January 1965, he was ordained and installed as pastor and began his pastorate with only 30 members who remained with the church. Facing many challenges with only a handful of members and a lack of finances, he proved to be a man of faith who put his trust in God. The church grew and prospered despite the many obstacles that were present.