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In the year of 1948, Reverend Joseph Howard along with other foundational leaders would establish the New Zion Baptist Church. For many years they would worship in homes, tents and other gathering places until they were able to purchase the land that we are on today, 1131 Garden Road, Marrero. Under Pastor Howard's dynamic leadership the church would experience tremendous growth. Through the faithful giving of the members the very building we worship in today would be erected in 1967.

  • 1948 New Zion Baptist Church established.
  • 1967 church edifice erected.
  • 1983, Pastor Howard would retire.

Due to his health Pastor Joseph Howard would retire as pastor of New Zion Baptist Church. In 1986, God would call Joseph Howard from labor to reward. New Zion would not have to look far for a new leader, Reverend Austin Dennis who served under the leadership of Pastor Howard would be elected by the congregation to serve as pastor. As pastor, Reverend Dennis would make extensive renovations to the facility by adding four classrooms to the rear of our sanctuary on the second floor. They would also purchase a duplex on the back of the property and name it in honor of our founder, Reverend Joseph Howard. In 2023, due to his health, Pastor Dennis would retire from pastor of New Zion Baptist Church. 

  • Classrooms added to the rear of the sanctuary.
  • Duplex purchased which would be fully renovated into a fellowship hall.
  • Fellowship Hall named in honor of Reverend Joseph R. Howard.
  • 2023, Pastor Austin Dennis would retire.

After the retirement of Pastor Dennis, the officers and members of New Zion would begin an extensive search for a new pastor. Trusting God for guidance and provision, God would once again show Himself faithful to His church. In April 2025, the officers and members of New Zion Baptist Church would elect Reverend Jordan L. Robinson Sr., as the new pastor. Under Pastor Robinson's leadership our church has seen extensive growth. Many ministries have been reignited and our youth department has been thriving. Our teaching ministries have been reignited and God's Word has been going forth in a mighty and powerful way.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

Our core beliefs are central to our Faith in Jesus Christ as Lord.

  • ABOUT GOD

    We believe the Scriptures teach that there is one, and only one, living and true God, an infinite, intelligent Spirit, wose name is Jehovah, the Maker & Supreme Ruler of heaven and earth; inexpressibly glorious in holiness, and worthy of all possible honor and confidence and love; that in the unity of the Godhead there are three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; equal in every divine perfection, and executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption. 

  • ABOUT THE BIBLE

    We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired, and is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction; that is has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth without any mixture of error for its matterl that it reveals the principles by which God will judge us, and therefore is, and shall remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and opinions shall be tried.

  • ABOUT HUMANITY

    We believe that Scriptures teach that Man was created in holiness, under the law of his Maker; but by voluntary transgressions fell from that holy and happy state; in consequence of which all mankind are now sinners, not by constraint but choice; being by nature utterly void of that holiness required by the law of God, positively inclined to evil; and therefore under just condemnation to eternal ruin, without defense or excuse. 

  • ABOUT SALVATION

    We believe that the Scriptures teach that the salvation of sinners is wholly of grace; through the mediatorial offices of the Son of God; who by the appoinment of the Father, freely took upon him our nature, yet without sin; honored the divine law by his personal obedience, and by his death made a full atonement for our sins; that having risen from the dead, he is now enthroned in heaven; and uniting in his wonderperson the tenderest sympathies with divine perfections, he is in every way qualified by be a suitable, a compassionate, and all - sufficient Savior. 

  • ABOUT THE CHURCH

    We believe the Scriptures teach that a visible church of Christ is a congregation of baptized believers, associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the Gospel; observing the ordinances of Christ; governed by his laws; and exercising the gifts, rights, and priviledges invested in them by His Word; that its only scriptural officers are Bishops or Pastors, and Deacons whose Qualifications, claims and duties are defined in the Epistles to Timothy and Titus. 

Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it;

Psalm 127:1

our founder

pastor joseph howard

New Zion was founded in 1948 by the late Reverend Joseph R. Howard. Pastor Howard served our church faithfully for many years until his death in 1986. Pastor Howard was a visionary leader and his love of God poured into the community in which we are today. Many stories are still told of how Pastor Howard's care for the community was expressed through the many acts of kindness shown to everyone he came across.

be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. Rev. 2:10 kjv

pastor austin dennis

Reverend Austin Dennis was elected pastor after the death of Pastor Joseph Howard. Pastor Dennis served faithfully for 35 years as pastor. Pastor Dennis was also a visionary leader & in 1992, he led New Zion in renovating the facility. We honor God for him for his many faithful years of leadership that he provided to our church family. Pastor Dennis' love and care for the church and the community was often expressed through many tent revivals, outreach programs and the love of Christ spread throughout the Marrero community.

pastor jordan l. robinson sr.

about our pastor

Reverend Jordan L. Robinson Sr. was born on October 6, 1990, to Deacon Jerome and Felecia A. J. Robinson.  Rev. Robinson accepted his calling on April 1, 2013, and preached his first sermon at First Mount Zion Baptist Church on Sunday, July 7, 2013. He was licensed to preach by his pastor, Reverend Reginald H. Burl Sr. Rev. Robinson married his high school sweetheart, Lady Candace K. Robinson on June 1, 2014, and to their union 5 beautiful children, Jaiden, Kailee, Jordan Jr., Kaci & Jacobi Robinson.  Pastor Robinson is a visionary leader who has reignited our youth department and strongly believes in training them for service. Rev. Robinson graduated with a bachelor's degree from Christian Bible College of Louisiana in June of 2017. In May of 2025, Rev. Robinson completed his master's degree from Christian Ministers Missionary Baptist School of Biblical Studies. Rev. Robinson understands the importance of rightly dividing the Word of truth and has surrendered himself to being studious to God's Holy Word.    

christian education + mission + evangelism

equipping the saints for the work of ministry, so that we can be empowered by the authority of the holy sprity, to evangelize the lost to christ.

equip. empower. evangelize.

OUR TEAM

The men & women of our church are dedicated to serving God through serving others. Our leaders are studious to God's Word and understand the importance of leading through serving.

Jordan La'Vell Robinson Sr.

Pastor/Teacher

Brother Jonathon Davis

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Brother Matt Griffin

Brother Jerome Robinson

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