01 / THE OPENING
MRC HOUSE | RESIDENTIAL MINISTRY
MORE THAN A PLACE TO STAY.
A place to build a life.
Having somewhere to live matters. But rebuilding a life requires more than a roof overhead.
It requires stability. Responsibility. Accountability. And people willing to walk alongside you as you learn to live differently.
MRC House provides structured, Christ-centered residential environments where individuals can continue growing in faith, developing healthy habits, and building a foundation for the future.
This is more than a place to stay while you get back on your feet. It's a place to begin building a different life.
02 / THE ENVIRONMENT
A HOME BUILT AROUND GROWTH
ACCOUNTABILITY BELONGS HERE.
At MRC House, we believe a healthy home requires more than rules.
It requires people who are willing to take responsibility for themselves and consider the well-being of those around them.
Our residential ministry is built around honesty, accountability, sobriety, biblical discipleship, and shared responsibility.
Residents participate in caring for their living environment, working through challenges, and developing the habits that support a stable life.
And while mistakes can become opportunities for growth, accountability remains an essential part of the process.
Grace makes room for growth. Accountability helps give that growth direction.
03 / THE PRACTICE
THE LIFE YOU BUILD MATTERS.
A changed life should become visible in ordinary moments.
In how you treat the people you live with.
How you respond when someone corrects you.
How you manage your money.
How you show up for work.
How you keep your commitments.
How you handle disappointment.
At MRC House, residents can receive practical guidance in employment readiness, financial responsibility, communication, independent living, and housing stability.
These aren't separate from discipleship.
They're opportunities to practice it.
Because spiritual maturity isn't simply what happens when someone is praying at an altar.
It's also what happens when they get up the next morning and begin living differently.
04 / THE COMMUNITY
ROOTED IN THE LOCAL CHURCH
YOU WEREN'T MEANT TO WALK ALONE.
MRC House is an active ministry of Church of the Apostles in New Orleans.
Our residential ministry is intentionally connected to the life of the church.
Residents participate in worship, biblical instruction, prayer, community, and relationships that encourage continued spiritual growth.
But our goal isn't to create a separate community where people spend the rest of their lives identified by addiction.
Our goal is to help people become mature disciples of Jesus Christ who participate fully in the life of the church.
People who serve.
People who build healthy relationships.
People who develop responsibility.
People who help others.
That's what we're working toward.
05 / THE COMMITMENT
A NEW BEGINNING REQUIRES COMMITMENT.
MRC House provides a structured residential environment for individuals who desire sobriety, spiritual growth, and a new direction for their lives.
Living in community requires shared expectations.
Residents are expected to maintain a drug- and alcohol-free environment, participate in required ministry activities, respect others, care for shared spaces, and follow established house rules.
Accountability is part of the commitment, including applicable testing, meetings, and responsibilities.
These expectations aren't intended to create an institutional atmosphere.
They're intended to help establish an environment where people can grow.
Specific residential requirements, financial contributions, and availability are discussed directly with ministry leadership.
06 / THE INVITATION
THE FIRST STEP IS A CONVERSATION.
Every person's circumstances are different.
Some individuals may need professional treatment or detoxification before entering a residential environment.
Others may be ready to explore the commitments and opportunities available through MRC House.
We'll begin by listening, learning about your situation, and discussing whether residential ministry may be an appropriate next step.
Residency is subject to assessment, eligibility, and availability.
CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES: NEW ORLEANS
Call James Oddo · 504-920-7072Contact James Oddo at Church of the Apostles in New Orleans.
MRC House does not currently provide medical detoxification. Residential ministry and spiritual support do not replace appropriate medical or mental-health treatment.