I’m humbled and overjoyed to share that I have officially completed my Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Christian Leadership and Education from Liberty University.

My Dissertation-in-Praxis, titled “The Impact of NextGen Ministries on Long-Term Engagement: Recruiting and Retaining Young Adults in the Church,” has been successfully defended and approved.

This journey was more than research — it was a calling. Through faith, perseverance, and divine guidance, NextGen Ministries has become a living testimony of what God can do when we invest in the next generation. Our mission remains clear: to reconnect youth and young adults to Christ through discipleship, creativity, mentorship, and community impact.

To my wife, Alicia; my family; my church families at Antioch & Utteringtown Missionary Baptist Churches; the Consolidated Baptist District Association; and my incredible NextGen team and supporters—thank you. Your prayers, encouragement, and belief in this vision carried me through every late night and every challenge.

This milestone marks not the end, but a new beginning. NextGen Ministries will continue expanding its reach — equipping young leaders, hosting powerful podcasts, creative arts events, and community outreach programs designed to reignite faith, purpose, and leadership across generations.

💙 Thank you all for walking this journey with me. We’ve only just begun—the next chapter of NextGen Ministries starts now.