Rebuild NOLA’s roots are deep in the 9th Ward. With a vision to see this neighborhood and all of New Orleans transformed through the power of Christ, we are deeply focused on discipleship, intentionality and leadership development as we seek to see our community change.

We are deeply focused on discipleship, intentionality, and leadership development as we seek to see our community changed.

The vibrant culture of New Orleans combined with the unique opportunities for grassroots community innovation post-Katrina have shone a spotlight on our city. We believe God is using our circumstances to unite his people across barriers of race, culture and denomination.

Thanks to our beginnings and to God’s grace, Rebuild has lots of inroads with families and ministries throughout the 9th Ward and New Orleans – putting us in a unique place to impact our city for the Gospel.

Rich and April Johnson lead Rebuild NOLA with the help of countless volunteers and partners.

Born in the 9th Ward, Rich played college football and bounced around the country before returning home. April found her way to New Orleans after a call from God led her away from her home state of Minnesota. They are deeply committed to seeing their community changed by the Gospel.

They’re some of the kindest, most hospitable humans on the planet.

Rich and April have three sons: Tres, Pax, and Griff.