On Monday morning, August 29^th, 2005 Hurricane Katrina barreled into Slidell, LA, destroying homes, buildings, offices, churches, and everything in its path. Our small congregation - then an outreach ministry in the Slidell Outlet mall - was part of that destruction. The 5 feet of water that flooded our facility ruined chairs, equipment, electronics, and five years of sermon notes. Years of ministry - it seemed - had been washed away in an instant. It was like nothing this area had ever witnessed.

We were devastated. 

Many members of our congregation experienced the hardship that went along with flooded homes, destroyed memorabilia, job loses, and uprooted families. If you were in Southern Louisiana during that time, you understand what it was like. By all appearances, it seemed as though our ministry in Slidell was now at an end. 

God had other plans. 

In the following months, God began speaking to us about rebuilding the lives, the homes, and the fellowship that had been destroyed. At the time, it seemed like an impossible task. However, we were amazed at the faithfulness of God. He began to reconnect and re-establish the congregation, in spite of the odds. For us, it was confirmation that God’s hand was on the church. So, we continued to rebuild. As a result, Crossfire Church was born. 

Since then, we have continued to grow. Over the last five years, God has blessed Crossfire Church more than we ever could have imagined! His love and favor abide. He truly is good all the time. 

The Lord has brought us a long way in a short period of time, as we have continued to grow, both numerically and spiritually. 

We are currently in our church home at 2020 Elsie. It is a two story, Antebellum style structure, set on a beautiful, 4 acre plot of land. It is plush with culture, and the historic, classic New Orleans’s style. We believe it is one of the most unique church settings in the Northshore region. We’re so excited! 

For us, and our growing congregation, it is a long-awaited answer to prayer.