Pastor Jimmie Gooden/Founder of Purpose Life Christian Fellowship

Pastor Jimmie Gooden is a 1987 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School of New Orleans.  Jimmie received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management and Computer Science from Dillard University of New Orleans in 1991, and he received his Master of Arts in Religion from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and Graduate School of Lynchburg, VA. in 2011.  Jimmie is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity in Professional Ministries from Liberty.  He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and the historic Original Illinois Club where he currently serves as Chaplain. Jimmie answered the call from God and founded Purpose Life Christian Fellowship of Destrehan, LA in June of 2012.  He realized that so many people wake up each day with no purpose, and that God has a special assignment for him to spread the word of God to help those who are lost by putting them on the path to living a purpose life in Jesus Christ. He was licensed to preach in June of 2007 and ordained by Providence Baptist Church #1 and the Central Union Missionary Baptist Association (CUMBA) on February 10, 2012. He served as the Assistant Youth Director for CUMBA.He continues his work as a successful commercial contractor, but understands that there is nothing greater to build than the kingdom of God.  Jimmie is also very active in his community serving as a youth football and basketball head coach in Destrehan, LA where he currently resides.