Our Ministers

Commissioned ministers affirm that their personal Christian faith is in harmony with the cardinal doctrines of Volunteers of America. Individually and collectively, ministers are called to:

  • Celebrate and administer the sacraments
  • Honor the ecumenical view of different approaches to Christianity
  • and be dedicated to the interfaith offering of our service
  • Lead and participate in formal worship
  • Actively participate in formal worship
  • Actively participate in the local ministry plan
  • Be a servant leader and teacher
  • Be a shepherd and accept the pastoral role

Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana Ministers

Olugbenga “Timi” Akanji

Commissioned Minister

Nick Albares

Commissioned Minister

Sharon Billy

Commissioned Minister

Jason Burt

Commissioned Minister

Adrena Chandler

Commissioned Minister

Richard Eugene, III

Commissioned Minister

Omegia Fulgham-Lee

Commissioned Minister

Melissa Haley

Commissioned Minister

Sherlyn Hughes

Commissioned Minister

Al Kohorst

Commissioned Minister & Agency Chaplain

Elaine Lane

Commissioned Minister

Carl Payton

Commissioned Minister

Melody Pritchard

Commissioned Minister

Voris Vigee

President/CEO & Commissioned Minister

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