The Raymond Collective is a family-owned ministry conglomerate focused on building Christ-centered organizations and businesses on the Louisiana Gulf Coast that have local contact and global impact.
THE RAYMONDS
Company President & Board Chairman
John Raymond
John's diverse professional career has honed a well-developed leadership skill set, with experience as a professional financial planner, pastor, radio station owner and broadcaster, school headmaster and business owner. John is an elected official on the Republican State Central Committee. He is the founder of The Raymond Collective and is accompanied by his wife and three children.
Board of Directors | Executive Secretary
Liz Raymond
Liz has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and serves as the executive assistant for her husband, John, in all the entities under The Raymond Collective umbrella. She is the office manager for Disciple's Cross and The Bridge Radio, on staff at Lakeside Christian Academy and leads worship at New Horizon Church. She loves her two granddaughters, Emma and Eliza.
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Board of Directors | Facilities
John Derek Raymond
John Derek Raymond is a full-time firefighter with the Slidell Fire Department, an Emergency Services Dispatcher, owner of Whatchaneed Handyman Services, and serves in an advisory capacity with his family at The Raymond Collective. John is married to his wife Erika and has one daughter, Emma.
Board of Directors | Operations
Monica Lynch
Monica Lynch oversees operations, branding and marketing for the entities in The Raymond Collective, as well as serves on the Board of Directors for New Horizon Church & Lakeside Christian Academy. She runs her own marketing company and is married to her husband, Taylor, and has one daughter, Eliza.
Board of Directors | Pastoral Ministry & Academics
Benjamin Raymond
Ben Raymond holds an Associate's Degree in Pastoral Ministry from Highlands College and a Bachelor's from Southeastern University. He teaches high school Bible, Science and History full-time at Lakeside, as well as leads the worship and production teams at New Horizon Church.
Who We Are
The Raymond Collective is the collection of ministries that bring The Raymond family together in purpose and passion. Our family's heart for ministry, people, and the Lord, inspires everything we do.
We are dedicated to developing and implementing innovative strategies that empower Christ-centered organizations and businesses. Our focus is on making a global impact while having a local presence.
What We Do
Our ministries are aimed at creating sustainable and impactful initiatives that reflect our commitment to building a Christ-centered community. We believe in the local church, the next generation, the great commission and the unity of Christ's body in every area of life, including business.
Each ministry is uniquely designed to make a difference and contribute to those four categories.
Why We Do It
Ministry is at the heart of everything we do. We are honored to build organizations and businesses, each contributing to our collective mission of making a positive impact in the community.
Our family is committed to making a meaningful difference in people's lives and bring God glory in all things. From the pulpit, to the boardroom and from the classroom to the mission field, we keep Christ at the center of it all.