Facilitating Hands On
Mission Trips
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
We Know New Orleans
Local Staff
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.
Trips That Fit Your Team
Customized
We build your schedule around your group's interests, skills, and goals, not a one size fits all program.
We Host Teams All Year
Year Round
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.
MissionLab is a ministry of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, giving our groups access to 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. 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 Dorm
Providence Guest House
Price Building
Landrum Leavell Dining Hall
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
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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.
Group Leader FAQ
The questions we hear most from group leaders as they prep their teams for a week in New Orleans. Tap any question to expand.
Planning Your Group
Housing
Meals
Ministry Sites
Packing & Money
Your Week
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Ready to Bring Your Group?
Hundreds of groups have served New Orleans through MissionLab. Yours could be next.