Youth Pastor

Pastor Aaron is the middle of three brothers and grew up as a missionary kid in Ukraine and the Philippines where he watched his parents plant two churches within that time.

He returned to the U.S. in 2008 to pursue his Biblical studies in theology and pastoral ministry at Christ For The Nations Institute and in 2011 joined the Freedom Center Church as a college leader. In 2012 he came on staff as the Youth Pastor.

Aaron & his wife Shinobu have been married since 2013 and have three beautiful sons Titus, Judah & Ezra.

They love serving in NEWGEN and watching God raise up the next generation of leaders and God-Seekers!

Hobby: Pranking his kids.

Fav Food: Mexican food. Definite love language.

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Worship Leader

Shinobu Holton is Pastor Aarons Wife and the Worship Leader for NEWGEN Youth

Savannah is the oldest of 2 brothers and grew up in Washington State near Seattle.

She moved to Texas January of 2021 and finished Highschool at Hightower Highschool. She was President of her choir and the lead in her Senior Spring musical.

Now she is working part time and going to Houston Community College for her first 2 years of college and will transfer to University of Houston to major in Music Education to become a music teacher.

Hobbies: Singing, playing piano, making music

Favorite food: Asian food

Justin is a student at Houston Christian University pursuing dual degrees Cybersecurity and Christian Ministry. He has a passion for spreading the word of Christ to the youth so that they are best equipped for life and assured in who they are in Christ.

His favorite verse is Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron so one person sharpens another” because he believes that fellowship is essential to the body of Christ and is an amazing way to show the love of Christ.

Hobby: Lifting weights, playing basketball or football, working on computers, playing games, listening to music.

Fav Food: Fettuccine Alfredo with Grilled Chicken or whataburger

Youth Leader

Justin has been going to the Freedom Center since he’s been a kid, and has loved growing up in the atmosphere of the Freedom Center.

He got involved in NEWGEN in middle school and loves the YFN experience each summer that they went to.

His favorite verse is Philippians 4:13, believing that “[we] can do all things through Christ who strengthens [us]”. Justin has been working on his Computer Science bachelors at UHCL and is planning on majoring in Software Engineering. His favorite things are Marvel Movies, Video Games, and Star Wars. Justin loves the leadership position and will continue to work for the NEWGEN leadership.

Hobby: YouTuber

Fav Food: Whataburger

Youth Leader

Shane is constantly excited to be at NEWGEN and the Godly atmosphere that is there. He loves showing and emphasizing to students the infinite value that Christ has placed on each of them and how Christ has rescued us from our sin!

One of his favorite verses is Psalms 91:14. He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. “I love getting to see God’s presence not only grow in the lives of the youth, but in my own life as I serve here. Seeing the youth come to an understanding of who God is encourages me to serve God more”

Hobby: Coffee brand Lap 24, Working Out, Mountain Biking, Cars and anything to do with adventure!

Fav Food: All food is a Gift from God, or a medium rare steak from Longhorn or Taste of Texas