A church for Greater New Orleans

Pastor

Pastor Bill Fitzgerald

Together with Dianna Fitzgerald

Pastor Bill and Dianna have been part of Abundant Life since 1991. He currently teaches Sunday after Sunday from the Word of God — calling the church to faith, prayer, and a life that lifts up the name of Jesus. He and Dianna have four children. We consider ourselves to be very blessed to serve and work with the families of this church. Part of the vision that our Lord has given us, is to equip the saints (warriors for Jesus) for the ministry. Then we release them into the ministry, locally and abroad. My wife and I travel during the year, for the purpose of ministry in foreign lands and domestic churches. The Lord has given us a vision to reach out to the world and to our local community. We have a tremendous task ahead of us, especially here in Greater New Orleans. We want to invite you to join us at Church of Abundant Life, whenever you or your family are in the area. Please plan a visit to our church to see what gifts the Word of God has for you.

Associate Pastor

Pastor Sean Fox

Together with Lori Fox

Sean and Lori have been married for 21 years and have four children. They are both from the West Bank of New Orleans and have served Church of Abundant Life for more than 15 years in various leadership roles. Lori has been part of her father’s church — the late Pastor Jonas Robertson — her entire life. Pastor Sean has been part of the church for more than 23 years, serving the youth and now teaching children and adults, while also coaching and teaching in the local community. Sis Lori helps in the nursery each week and finds raising her family her greatest joy. Their passion is to see their own children devote themselves to the Lord completely, and to see Pastor Jonas Robertson’s vision come to pass. Bro Sean is an associate pastor, proudly serving under Pastor Bill Fitzgerald and assisting Pastor Marvin Brown.

Pastoral Care

Pastor Marvin Brown

Together with Karen Brown

Pastor Marvin and Karen Brown have faithfully served Abundant Life Church since 1987. Marvin, a graduate of International Bible College, 1980 leads in pastoral care, missions, and teaching, following many years as a worship leader. Over the years, Marvin and Karen have ministered on missions trips to Mexico and China. They are blessed with four children and fifteen grandchildren.

Founding Pastor, 1986–2024

Pastor Jonas Robertson

Together with Ruthie Robertson

Jonas Robertson founded Abundant Life and shepherded this house for more than forty years. Born in New Orleans, saved at nineteen, and a graduate of International Bible College in San Antonio, he gave his life to Jesus and to Greater New Orleans. His wife Ruthie stood with him in that work. We honor his memory and continue the vision the Lord placed in this church.

To hear some of the core teachings from Pastor Jonas' ministry, visit the “Straight Talk” video gallery by clicking here.