Growing the Next Generation of Christ Followers.

Serving children, students, college, and young adults from birth through age 22.

Next Generation Ministry supports youth from infancy through young adulthood with Christ-centered programs, activities, and mentorship that meet spiritual, emotional, and educational needs at every stage.

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Psalm 78:4–8 NLT

We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord, about his power and his mighty wonders.

For he issued his laws to Jacob; he gave his instructions to Israel. He commanded our ancestors to teach them to their children, so the next generation might know them—even the children not yet born—and they in turn will teach their own children.

So each generation should set its hope anew on God, not forgetting his glorious miracles and obeying his commands.

Next Generation Ministry

Serving from Baby Diapers to Bachelor Degrees

Ages Served

Birth to 22 years old

Main Concept

Department ecosystem for every stage

JOURNEY THROUGH EVERY STAGE

An umbrella department serving children, students, college, and young adults from birth through age 22.

Birth–2

Nursery

A safe, nurturing first ministry environment where little ones are cared for with warmth, prayer, and consistency.

Early Childhood

Preschool

Joy-filled experiences that introduce preschoolers to Jesus through play, worship, and age-appropriate care.

Children

Kids

Christ-centered programs that help children learn Scripture, build friendships, and love being at church.

Grade School

Elementary

Engaging teaching, worship, and activities that help kids grow in confidence, faith, and belonging.

Preteens

Middle School

A relational environment for students navigating change, identity, discipleship, and real community.

Teens

High School

NextGen creates space for worship, mentorship, service, and biblical truth during pivotal high school years.

Campus Years

College

College students are encouraged to stay rooted in Christ, find spiritual family, and grow in purpose.

Through 22

Young Adults

Young adults are supported with meaningful connection, discipleship, and guidance for early adult life.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

Core values shaping every NextGen environment at Brown.

Core Value

Show Jesus

In everything we do, we want to elevate Jesus. We are committed to clearly and consistently showing what it means to follow Christ—no matter where someone is on their journey.

Core Value

Build Meaningful Relationships

We are intentional about building real, meaningful relationships so every child, teen, and young adult feels deeply connected to the family of God here at Brown Baptist.

Core Value

Make It Fun

We believe church should be full of laughter, joy, and unforgettable moments—creating experiences students love and look forward to every week.

MEET THE NEXT GEN TEAM

The real Brown team serving children, students, college, and young adults.

Kevin Smith

Youth Pastor

Jeffery Jackson

Associate Pastor – Children

Melisa James

Children’s Ministry Coordinator

Monica Johnson

NextGen Program Coordinator

Evette Lockett

NextGen Ministry Coordinator

Children and students during NextGen weekend at Brown Baptist

GET INVOLVED WITH NEXT GEN!

A joyful, safe, parent-friendly ministry ecosystem for every stage of growth.

Brown’s Next Generation Ministry is built to support young people from infancy through young adulthood with Christ-centered programs, activities, worship, learning, mentorship, and meaningful relationships that meet real needs at every stage.