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Louis’ local is the Lower East Side (LES), predominately middle-aged and Asian (39%). White makes up 25%, Hispanic 26%, Black 7%, and the rest is a mix. It's a fairly diverse neighborhood in this respect. The surrounding neighborhoods (SoHo, Nolita, Bowery, East Village, Tribeca) are significantly different, being predominately white. Economically, the median household income is $37,000, with 27% living below the poverty line.
Louis reaches his local in a few ways: First, the Lower East Side, and New York City in general, needs more gospel-centered churches. The LES is 0.8 square miles and is home to approximately 76,800 residents. New York City is made up of 8.7 million residents. There are many who are un-churched, anti-church, or somewhere in between. The "nones" (no religious affiliation) are a rising group in the LES and all over NYC. Second, the LES needs a loving, diverse church community. NYC is a lonely place, despite the many people. Third, the LES has poverty.
Common Grace primarily provides a place for worship and a deep church community. They hold worship every Sunday, mid-week Bible study, and socials throughout the month. There are many material needs in the city that Louis feels they are under-equipped to meet. They, therefore, serve alongside ministry partners such as Father's Heart, which provides meals and food for those in poverty. They also launched "Coffee Fridays," where they simply serve up free coffee to anyone passing by.
Louis Sorbera has been a candidate with InFaith since 2023.
Louis was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, and relocated to New York City in 2018 to attend Reformed Theological Seminary, NYC, where he graduated with a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies. In addition to seminary, he is training under Redeemer City to City, pursuing a certificate in Urban Ministry through the City Ministry Program.
Louis is pursuing ordination as a Teaching Pastor in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in late 2023. He is married to his wife Zeidee with one child. They live in Harlem, NYC.
