Next Gen Ministries
Serving the Next Generation of Believers
Our Next Gen Team
Pat Rolleston
Next Gen Director
A lifelong Chattanoogan, Pat converted to Christianity at age 27. He is a graduate of Teen Challenge and Covenant College. He began volunteering with New City youth ministry in 1990 and went on to serve as the Young Life Area Director for Urban and Multicultural Ministries for 24 years. In 2017 Pat retired from YL and came full time with New City.
Gianna Rakes
Youth Director
| Gianna came to New City from Maryland while studying at Covenant College. She met her husband, Daniel at New City when he started volunteering with the youth group. They have two sons and one daughter and enjoy lots of outdoor activities with them. The Rakes love to play games together with friends, whether sports, board or card games! |
Samara Davis
Community Integration Coordinator & GLAD Director
Samara is from North Carolina but is no stranger to Chattanooga, having studied Spanish at Covenant College. After graduating, she spent a year in Ecuador coaching basketball at a local rural school.. Now back in Chattanooga, she is passionate about serving in outreach ministries and working with kids. In addition to languages, she also loves hiking, baking, and playing with her dog!
Percy Rolleston
Childrens Ministry Director
A Chattanooga native, Percy is a lifelong attender of New City. She began volunteering with New City youth after graduating high school. Percy studied Art at Covenant College. After completing Covenant's MAT Program, she became Children's Sunday School Coordinator which developed into the Childrens Ministry Director position three years ago. Percy loves to create art, working with children and youth, and hanging out with friends!