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Meet Bishop Samuel R. Blakes!
Bishop Samuel Raymond Blakes, a man of unwavering integrity, was called by God at a very young age and has been preaching the Word of God ever since. As the youngest son of Prophet Robert Charles Blakes, Sr., and Lady Lois R. Blakes, he has continued a legacy of faith and leadership. He is not only a devoted servant of God but also a loving father to two beautiful daughters.
He has been the Senior Pastor of New Home Family Worship Center in New Orleans, LA., since 1995, and Baton Rouge, LA., since 2008. Under his leadership, the church has grown tremendously from just 14 members to a thriving congregation of thousands today.
Bishop Blakes' academic journey began at St. Augustine High School in New Orleans, followed by studies at Southern University of New Orleans. He further advanced his theological education, receiving both Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Theology from Christian Bible College in LA.
Bishop Blakes has extensively traveled to various parts of the United States and abroad, evangelizing the Word of God to a lost and dying world. He also serves as the Second Presiding Bishop of Family Of Churches Fellowship International “FOCFI”, a conglomerate of churches nationwide. Because of his innate ability to simplify the truth of God’s Word, he is an internationally sought-after preacher. He is truly a man of vision, purpose, and destiny and is filled with a substantial amount of wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of God’s Word.
Embodying the wisdom of his father and guided by the Holy Spirit, Bishop Blakes is passionate about equipping believers with the tools for Spiritual Warfare–teaching the believer how to study and effectively apply the principles of God’s Word to their lives.
In addition to his spiritual endeavors, Bishop Blakes is also celebrated as a National Recording Artist. His album "I Survived" has been well-received, with the lead single "God Wants To Hear From You" debuting at #11 on the Billboard Charts.
He has been the Senior Pastor of New Home Family Worship Center in New Orleans, LA., since 1995, and Baton Rouge, LA., since 2008. Under his leadership, the church has grown tremendously from just 14 members to a thriving congregation of thousands today.
Bishop Blakes' academic journey began at St. Augustine High School in New Orleans, followed by studies at Southern University of New Orleans. He further advanced his theological education, receiving both Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Theology from Christian Bible College in LA.
Bishop Blakes has extensively traveled to various parts of the United States and abroad, evangelizing the Word of God to a lost and dying world. He also serves as the Second Presiding Bishop of Family Of Churches Fellowship International “FOCFI”, a conglomerate of churches nationwide. Because of his innate ability to simplify the truth of God’s Word, he is an internationally sought-after preacher. He is truly a man of vision, purpose, and destiny and is filled with a substantial amount of wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of God’s Word.
Embodying the wisdom of his father and guided by the Holy Spirit, Bishop Blakes is passionate about equipping believers with the tools for Spiritual Warfare–teaching the believer how to study and effectively apply the principles of God’s Word to their lives.
In addition to his spiritual endeavors, Bishop Blakes is also celebrated as a National Recording Artist. His album "I Survived" has been well-received, with the lead single "God Wants To Hear From You" debuting at #11 on the Billboard Charts.
