Rebirth International

Rebirth moving headquarters – starting new ministry

Posted on October 6th, 2011 by Mo Leverett.
Categories: ministry updates.

Rebirth International is committed to advancing urban ministry initiatives stateside and worldwide. And on that front we have some NEW news. We’re moving our headquarters to Jacksonville, FL to launch a new ministry on the north side of town.

Almost 25 years ago, God placed on my life a clear call to the urban poor. After formal seminary training I moved to New Orleans and the Lord birthed through our capable staff a humble yet exciting work at Desire Street – a ministry that resulted in a church, a community center, a private Christian academy for boys as well as many other community development initiatives. The legacy of that ministry endures in many ways despite the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.

Former staff, students and interns have since launched new works in places like Montgomery, Birmingham, Atlanta, Dallas, East St. Louis, New Orleans, the Mississippi Delta and other strategic areas including many other continents. I’ve had the privilege to consult with the body of Christ from New Orleans to New Haven – from Corpus Christi to Lima – in traditional urban communities to Indian reservations.

Lately, many of you know, I’ve endured hardship stemming from natural disasters and spiritual frailty. I am a broken man – yet my passion for Christ among the poor has not waned. The deeper the work God does in me – the something wider He will do through me.

I now strongly sense the Lord’s calling to move Rebirth International to Jacksonville, FL – the country’s capital city for homicides – a city similar to New Orleans in many ways. We will headquarter our entire work there – promoting works in impoverished communities around the country and world – helping the church universal to reclaim its divine purpose among the poor – develop a training apparatus and mission lab for next-generation urban ministry workers – while developing a holistic work on the north side of Jacksonville.

I need your help. Will you begin to partner in prayer for me as I seek to respond to the Lord’s continuing call on my life? If the Lord impresses upon your heart to give – this will be a great encouragement to me. Also, I remain available for concerts and/or speaking engagements. If there is any way that I can serve Christ among you – don’t hesitate.

Thank you for your partnership.

Mo Leverett
rebirth international
p.o. box 2174
jacksonville, fl 32203

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