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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. CLEO FIELDS
of louisiana
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Mr. FIELDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge Jubilee Christian Center Church, a ministry founded on October 31, 2004, with a simple beginning, a clear calling, and a family committed to following God's direction. The church held its first gathering in the living room of Woodwork Avenue under the leadership of Co-Pastors Johnny and Shelly Hollins and their sons, Joseph and Joshua. Within one month, Jubilee Christian Center Church grew and relocated to the Days Inn on Gwenadele Drive. Just nine weeks later, the congregation expanded again, prompting a move to a three-suite storefront at 230 Little John Drive, where the sanctuary accommodated approximately 200 worshipers.
Hollins sought a permanent home for the growing ministry and were led to a four-acre tract of land on Florida Boulevard. As construction plans were being developed, a divine opportunity allowed Jubilee to purchase the adjacent commercial property at 14595 Florida Boulevard. The commercial building was renovated into a worship facility, and in July 2010 Jubilee Christian Center Church moved into its new permanent home. The church's mission of service beyond its walls has been a defining feature since its earliest years. Following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Jubilee returned to the Days Inn to feed and minister to displaced residents and established a no-cost supply store to provide essential items to families affected by the storm.
history. The Jubilee Men of Valor have traveled to communities impacted by hurricanes in Florida, Texas, and Louisiana's River Parishes. The church has hosted numerous back-to-school giveaways, supported families affected by the Great Flood of 2016, and continually sought opportunities to meet the spiritual and practical needs of the Baton Rouge community and beyond. Today, Jubilee continues its outreach through a monthly food distribution ministry serving more than 50 families. These efforts reflect the church's conviction that it is called not only to gather for worship but to demonstrate the love of Christ through service, compassion, and generosity.
Mr. Speaker, in February 2025 Jubilee Christian Center Church entered a new chapter in its history. After more than two decades of founding and leading the ministry, God directed Co-Pastors Johnny and Shelly Hollins to transition leadership to the next generation. Their son, Joseph Hollins, became Senior Pastor alongside his wife, Leading Lady Casey Hollins. This transition marked continuity and new vision, carrying forward the foundation planted in a family living room in 2004. From a living room to a hotel, to a storefront, and into its permanent home on Florida Boulevard, Jubilee Christian Center Church stands as a testament to faith, growth, service, and divine providence. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Jubilee Christian Center Church for its unwavering commitment to community, its legacy of service, and its devotion to advancing the Kingdom of God for generations ahead.