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About the Pastor & the General Overseer Bishop Robert Charles Blakes, Sr., of the New Home Full Gospel Ministries in New Orleans, Louisiana answers God’s calling in the form of ministry that focuses genuine compassion on God’s love for His people and the performance of miracles.  A progressive visionary, Bishop Blakes demonstrates his love for God through his commitment to both his family and the ministry.  His lovely wife, Minister Lois R. Blakes, and their two sons, Robert, Jr., and Samuel Blakes, work hand-in-hand with him in the ministry of the Lord.

In 1977, God heightened Bishop Blake’s anointing with the revelation and the operation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.  The power of his ministry gift reaches millions, in the United States and throughout the world.  In addition to his home based ministries, Bishop Blakes travels extensively throughout the year sharing the gift of the uncompromising gospel through speaking engagements, crusades, conventions, conferences and revivals.

Prophet Blakes boldly pioneered the movement of African American ministers in 1979 into televangelism in the city of New Orleans, when he began broadcasting on local Channel 26.  In 1984, he began airing nationally on BET Broadcasting Network.

On August 27, 1993, Prophet Blakes accepted God’s call to the office of Bishop under the authority of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship.  Through his leadership, nine church ministries, comprised of over 15,000 members, developed throughout the cities of Atlanta, Houston, New Orleans, Hammond, LaPlace, and Slidell.  Bishop Blakes is currently preparing to launch a tenth location in North Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  This location will host the new headquarters for the Robert C. Blakes, Sr., Media Ministry, formed in 1995 to promote the vision of the Prophet through various media sources.

On July 16, 1992, he was instrumental in organizing the Full Gospel Baptist Association, presently known as the “Free Spirit Interdenominational Fellowship.”  A total of 15 pastors and ministers joined him in the fulfillment of this great vision. 

Bishop Blakes’ obedience to God’s call to action continued to manifest through his purchase of KKNO 750 AM Radio Station on August 6, 1993, the only locally owned African American Christian radio station in New Orleans.  In October of 1994, he established the Free Spirit Christian Bookstore in New Orleans, to serve the congregation and ministry needs. 

Author of many life-changing books, particularly in the areas of Healing, Deliverance and the operation of God’s Anointing, Bishop Blakes established the Robert C. Blakes, Sr. Bible College & Theological Seminary on January 3, 1999.  The school officially opened October 11, 1999 with an active and progressively growing student enrollment. 

On February 24, 2000, Upscale Magazine paid tribute to Bishop Blakes, naming him one of the nation’s most prominent black ministers and spiritual leaders.  He was noted as “the founder of eight churches and the entrepreneurial spirit behind the development of several local businesses.”

Possessing the pure heart of a servant and the obedient will of a man dedicated to the ministry of Jesus Christ, Bishop Blakes’ personal goal and desire is to continue to minister the healing power of God to all Nations.