What's in store for 2026?

Each year toward the beginning of the year, I usually host a meeting for anyone interested in learning more about the GFC NextGen Ministry. This year, however, I wanted to do something a little different.

Instead of a single meeting, I have put everything together on a well built and clearly structured website that you can explore at your own pace. Whether you are interested in serving in NexGen, looking for ways to support our students, or simply wanting to stay connected and see how God is moving within our ministry, this site is for you.

If you’re visiting this page, you might be a student in junior high, high school, or college, a parent, a volunteer, a church staff member, a member of our congregation, or simply someone passionate about supporting a ministry that is making a Kingdom impact. Our mission is to invest in the next generation, helping them grow in faith, character, and purpose.

God has given us a clear and compelling vision for 2026, and we want to ensure that a lack of organization, support, or finances never becomes a barrier to fulfilling that mission. Throughout this site, you’ll find the plans, strategies, and changes we are putting in place to faithfully steward what God is preparing to do through this ministry in 2026.

A brief overview of what you will find on this site includes:

• Launching our Student Leadership Ministry (Visit: Student Leadership Page)

• Parent Connect 2026 (Recognizing  and addressing the battle of  homosexuality and pornography. How well do you know your child? Children and technology! What you need to know! (Visit: Parents page)

• Financial planning and strategies to support all visionary ministry areas (Visit : Finances Page)

• Structural changes to improve flow and streamline support for volunteers and staff
  (Visit: Changes Page) 

• Volunteer development, including onboarding, serving areas, and regular meetings
  (Visit: Volunteers Page)

• A yearly calendar outlining events, services, monthly themes, and NexGen Sunday
  (Visit: Ministry Calendar page)

• Serving opportunities for students on Sunday mornings (Visit: Changes Page)

• Communication improvement for students, volunteers and families (Visit: Parents Page)