NEXTGEN MINISTRY
We believe that we have a responsibility to the next generation - to equip them, encourage them, and raise them in a context where they can become mature followers of Jesus.
At Fredonia Hill, we use the term "NextGen Ministry" to refer to our ministries that serve the next generation of disciples to Jesus, ranging from birth to 18 years old. This ministry category houses our Nursery, Children's, and Student ministries.
OUR NEXTGEN TEAM:
MELEENA JAMES
NEXTGEN DIRECTOR
Meleena was raised in Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin University with a degree in Organizational Communication in 2015. As the NextGen Director, Meleena's primary role is to help implement cohesive strategy throughout our NextGen Ministry areas, from babies through to college students. Prior to this position, Meleena has served as the University Ministry Director, Nursery Coordinator, and Armor Bearer Resident.
Meleena is married to John James and they have two sons, Owen and Oliver. Meleena enjoys coffee, friends, and airports.
Meleena has been serving on staff at Fredonia Hill since 2013. To email Meleena, click here.
ALLISON HAFFNER
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Allison is from Lumberton, Texas. She graduated in December 2022 with a degree in Elementary Education from Stephen F. Austin State University. During her time in college, Allison has served within our Armor Bearer program as well as overseas during two international mission trips to Africa. She enjoys trying new things, traveling, and board games!
Allison has been serving on staff at Fredonia Hill since 2023. To email Allison, click here.
seth hoffman
STUDENT MINISTRY DIRECTOR
Seth claims Elkhart, Texas as his hometown (though he technically* was neither born nor raised there). Seth first served with us as a University Armor Bearer in 2021-2022 while attending Stephen F. Austin State University. He graduated with a Mass Communication degree in May of 2022. Seth married his wife, Sam, the following month. He then moved to Lubbock to continue in ministry as a College Ministry Resident. Seth loves reading, trying new coffee, and raising up leaders!
Seth has been serving at Fredonia Hill since 2024. To email Seth, click here.
lorri shrewsbury
NEXTGEN ADMINISTRATOR
Lorri is from Central Florida and received her B.S in Secondary English Education from Florida State. She and her husband, Stephen, are both USAF veterans. They have two adult children, Caitlyn and Nolan.
Lorri and her family arrived in Nacogdoches in 2017 and swiftly adopted Nac as their new hometown after many, many moves during Stephen’s long USAF career. She recently “retired” from being a stay-at-home mom and returned to the workforce by joining the staff here at FHBC. She enjoys travel, baking, and a good British period drama.
Lorri has been serving at Fredonia Hill since 2023. To email Lorri, click here.