Resurrection Baptist Church Community Center

Across the street, the Resurrection Baptist Church Community Center stands proudly. It’s not just a building. It’s a testament to faith, resilience, and community spirit. Resurrection Missionary Baptist Church itself was born from a small gathering of twelve believers in February 1998. Led by Reverend Smith, they held their first service at the Quality Inn on Tulane Avenue. They bounced around, holding services in the hotel and Bible studies in homes before landing at 1210 South Rampart Street. But their journey wasn’t over. They eventually found their way to 746 Market Street. The Resurrection Baptist Church Community Center wasn’t always the beacon of hope you see today. It started as a dilapidated two-story bar. The church members, embodying their motto of “giving back to the community,” transformed the space. They renovated the kitchen, then the rest of the building, creating the sanctuary you see before you just in time for their second anniversary in 2000. Resurrection Baptist Church Community Center became a hub. It hosted worship services, revivals, and bible classes. It provided shelter, food, and clothing. The center even held neighborhood clean-ups, summer camps, and fitness sessions. There were hair salons for girls and fishing trips for boys. The Resurrection Baptist Church Community Center aimed to be a vital part of the community’s fabric. As the neighborhood changed, so did the church’s mission. In 2018, they sold their Market Street property and relocated to their current location on Martin Drive in New Orleans East. This new beginning, in a former ballroom, allowed them to continue their ministry debt-free. The Resurrection Baptist Church Community Center is more than bricks and mortar. It’s a story of transformation, both of a building and a congregation. It is a living example of faith in action.