About US

We are a church shaped by the good news of Jesus

Learn more about the story, values, and team at Restoration Community Church.

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Our Vision

The gospel in all of life. A church for every city. Renewal across our state.

Our Values

What are we passionate about?

These three values frame everything we do as a church family.

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Gospel Formation

Because Jesus gave all of himself to justify us before God, we desire to see all of ourselves increasingly shaped by his work in our life rather than depending on our own ability.

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Community Participation

Because Jesus drew near to bring us peace, we desire to be peacemakers serving our neighbors and making the Northshore a more just and grace-filled place.

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Kingdom Multiplication

Because Jesus reigns at the right hand of the Father and has equipped his church with his Spirit, we desire to see new Christians, leaders, ministries, and churches bring gospel renewal throughout our region.

Our Story

From gathering for prayer to gathering as a church

We're thankful for God's faithfulness in building his church

Winter 2025
Fall 2025
Summer 2025
The early core team for the new church plant in Mandeville worshiping together
Winter 2025
Early Core Team

In January 2025, we began meeting with a small handful of people to pray, study Scripture, find opportunities to serve, and discuss what a new church shaped by the good news of Jesus and committed to gospel renewal in our region might look like.

Summer 2025
Sent Out

In May of 2025, FBC Covington voted to send us out from their congregation to start a new church. We continued hosting Bible studies, planning community events, and serving in our neighborhood as we built a larger team.

The core team for our new church in Mandeville volunteering at a concert for North Star Theatre
Rob Russell preaching at Restoration Community Church in Mandeville on Launch Sunday
Fall 2025
Public Launch

In September 2025, Restoration Community Church will have its official public launch service!

Staff

Meet Our Team at Restoration

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Rob Russell

Lead Pastor
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Rob grew up on the Northshore before spending 11 years living in New Orleans and New York City. Him and his wife, Macie, live in old Mandeville with their two children, Oliver and Nora.

We are thankful for our ministry partners

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