The Mission

Homeless shelter ministry is a core part of our practical Urban ministry training. Evangelism in the dayroom of the New Orleans Mission coupled with preaching and altar ministry in the chapel services helps to prepare students to minister to the needs of the homeless in the inner-cities of our country and the world. This experience also gives students a glimpse into the degradation of our society.

The Fischer

Just down the street from SUM is the Fischer Housing Projects. An area known for it's crime and kids. SUM students minister here every Thursday through one-on-one evangelism --"witnessing" and children's ministry which is called "Kids Kraze."

The Quarter

SUM students also participate in street evangelism in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Students share their faith on Canal St. and Bourbon Street AKA "the Pit." The French Quarter is well known for drunkenness, debauchery, and other demonic strongholds such as witchcraft and voodoo.

The Poppies

The "Mary Poppins" neighborhood is another low-income area SUM ministers to. It has been affectionately dubbed the "Poppies." This area has been one of SUM's practicums since the school's inception and has birthed the Living Word Worship Center church-plant. This practicum affords students the opportunity to participate in the services of an established church-plant and minister to the children and young adults of a needy neighborhood.

Southwhite Prison

On Tuesday evenings SUM students minister to the inmates of Southwhite Prison. Students counsel, lead Bible studies, and preach to both the adults and young people.

Rivard

SUM students have the privilege of sharing Christ at Rivard Youth Detention Center on Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings. On Sunday mornings students assist in leading a corporate worship service, this may include but is not limited to preaching, sharing testimonies, singing songs, etc. On Tuesday evenings students lead a more intimate Bible study with a smaller group of the young people.