New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College prepare servants to walk with Christ, proclaim His truth, and fulfill His mission. The Global Mission Center is positioned as the hub of mission equipping and sending here at NOBTS as we seek to help our students, staff, and faculty fulfill His mission.
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Thank you for your decision to support students. NOBTS is committed to God’s global purpose. We want every student to fulfill His mission, and President Dew challenges all students to participate in a short-term international mission trip during their course of study. When you give, you help them push back the darkness and eliminate lostness.
Disclaimer: Gifts designated to individuals are not considered tax-deductible per IRS Publication 526, page 6.
Prayer is a core value of the Global Mission Center. Christ's words call his followers to pray for His mission around the world: "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest" (Luke 10:2). Below are some resources to help you pray for God's work in New Orleans and among the nations.
Unreached of the Day | Joshua Project
Google Maps Guide (Includes prayer points)
Pray NOLA: World Religions Guide
Google Maps Guide (Includes prayer points)
The Freeman-Bigler Missions Lecture honors two significant missionaries in the history of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS). In 1917, the Baptist Bible Institute (BBI) was formed by direct action of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) to reach the city and prepare candidates for missionary service in the Americas. Paul Freeman and Pearl Bigler were among the first students from the BBI to serve overseas, in Argentina and Brazil respectively. Freeman and Bigler’s examples represent ongoing goal of NOBTS to prepare servants to fulfill his mission. Through the Freeman-Bigler Missions Lecture, NOBTS aims to further equip students, faculty, and local ministers as they serve from the parishes to all peoples.
Fall 2025: Zane Pratt, "Ecclesiology and the Missionary Task"
August 13 @ 8pm
Admissions Suite/Global Mission Center
Kick of the beginning of the school year with the GMC!
Wednesdays at 10:02am, starting August 19
Global Mission Center
Spend time praying for laborers to be sent into the harvest (Luke 10:2)
Click HERE to make a payment for your short-term mission trip.
The Global Mission Center offers short-term missions opportunities through the International Mission Board and North American Mission Board. These trips support the long-term work of missionaries on the field and give students an opportunity to participate in God's work around the globe. For full-time NOBTS and Leavell College students, each mission trip is attached to a fully scholarshiped class. Contact the Global Mission Center for more information.
Dates: October 10-17, 2026
Led by: Dr. Chris Shaffer
What you'll do: Engage university students with the gospel
Cost: $2250 ($250 deposit due August 14, 2026)
Dates: October 11-16, 2026
Led by: Drs. Rebekah Callahan and Michael Wang
What you'll do: Support ongoing refugee and immigrant ministry through Send Relief
Cost: $600 ($100 deposit due August 14, 2026)
Dates: January 3-14, 2027
Led by: Dr. Greg Mathias
What you'll do: Work alongside existing local churches who are moving into new areas
Cost: $2250 ($250 deposit due October 16, 2026)
Dates: March 13-20, 2027
Led by: Drs. Eli Byrd and Greg Mathias
Cost: $2500 ($250 deposit due December 11, 2026)
Dates: March 16-23, 2027
Led by: Dr. Jeff Farmer
What you'll do: Evangelism and discipleship alongside local churches
Cost: $1500 ($150 deposit due December 11, 2026)
Dates: May 19-29, 2027
Led by: Dr. Greg Wilton
Cost: $2500 ($250 deposit due March 19, 2027)
More Trips TBA!
Check out these resources as you prepare for and debrief your trip.
Mission Trip Participant Report Form
Our trip leaders are an essential part of the training and sending process at the Global Mission Center. Below are some resources to help you further prepare students for your mission trip.
Mission Trip Leader Application
Mission Trip Leader Report Form
10 Reasons Why Short-Term Missions are Good by NOBTS Global Mission Center
While living in New Orleans, interested students and local church members can join the NOBTS Pipeline Cohort. This program consists of monthly meetings during the academic year which aims to help participants discern their calling, prepare for cross-cultural service, and meet other like-minded coworkers. The cohort is led by IMB personnel on the NOBTS campus. For more information about joining the cohort or any questions related to the IMB application process, reach out to gmathias@nobts.edu.
We would love to hear from you! Fill out our GMC Speaking Request Form to have one of our students, faculty, or staff connect with your church or organization.
Dr. Greg Mathias
Director
Associate Professor of Global Missions
gmathias@nobts.edu
504-816-8063
Jake Hines
Assistant Director
jhines@nobts.edu
504-816-8419
Alexandra Purdy
Administrative Assistant
gmcadmin@nobts.edu
504-816-8232
Dr. Bobby Tinner
IMB Candidate Consultant
btinner@imb.org
804-219-1556
