Next Generation of Original Morning Star, FGBC

We are not a monument; We are a movement

“We’ve Come a Mighty Long Way.”

It All Began With One Man’s Vision....

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Our journey started with the late Chairman Deacon Bathelona Thornton, a lifelong member of The Original Morning Star Full Gospel Baptist Church. His unwavering faith and leadership opened the door for a new generation to rise.

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Recognizing the spiritual gifts of then-Minister Tyrone Smith, Chairman Thornton encouraged him to step into pastoral leadership. That vision would one day give birth to what we now know as Next Generation of Original Morning Star Full Gospel Baptist Church — a thriving ministry dedicated to rebuilding and restoring lives.

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From Five Members to a Thriving Family After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, many members were displaced, and the church faced unimaginable challenges. But under the leadership of Apostle Tyrone Smith, God turned loss into new life. With just five members, Pastor Smith began to rebuild — walking the streets, evangelizing, and sharing the message of hope. Through faith and hard work, those five became over 400.

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In 2007, the church purchased and paid off its new home at 3536 St. Ferdinand Street, giving birth to our new name:
Next Generation of Original Morning Star Full Gospel Baptist Church.

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And we haven’t stopped growing since.

 

Our Ministries and Auxiliaries

There’s a place for you in the movement! Join one of our many ministries and

discover your purpose: 

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Ministerial Alliance (Elders, Ministers, Deacons)
Men’s & Women’s Ministries (100+ active members)
Youth and Senior Ministries
Health and Wellness Ministry
Praise and Worship Team
Media, Hospitality and Evangelism Teams

 Restoring and Rebuilding Outreach
Armor Bearers
And more!

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Serving the Community

Next Generation has always been a beacon of service in the community:

 Hosting Stop the Violence rallies
Feeding and clothing the homeless
Adopting families in need
Providing housing for homeless men
Organizing food and literacy programs
Computer training programs
Drumline for youth
Media training
Supporting men through basketball, life skills, and enrichment initiatives
Providing black suits for men who were in need

 

Our Legacy, Our Future
From a faithful Chairman’s vision to Apostle Smith’s ongoing leadership, our story is one of perseverance and promise. We’ve expanded our facilities with a multipurpose room and the Chairman Thornton Learning Center, ensuring his legacy continues to shape lives.

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And we’re not done yet —

“Eyes have not seen, nor ears heard, what else the Lord has in store for Next Generation.”

1Corinthians 1-2:9 

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Be Part of the Next Generation

If you’re looking for a church home that values your gifts, embraces your purpose,

and lives out God’s Word through action — your seat is waiting.

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Come grow, serve, and move with us!