About Us
Do you need a safe place to be a teenager?
We want to be more than just a place where teens hang out. We want to give teens a place where they feel like they belong. We hope to make it a safe environment for our youth to grow in God. In a society that wants to tell our teens what they “should” be, we want them to know who God created them to be. Young people with value and worth. We will do this by learning about our Creator and the plan he has for us, getting to know each other and foster a supportive environment for real conversations on today’s topics and how the Bible relates to those topics. In addition to learning more, we hope to foster close friendships, and have fun activities.
Pastor Paul Jr.
Youth Pastor
Pastor Paul Little Jr, the son of Rev. Paul and Lynn Little, grew up in Lowville, NY. After graduating from River Valley Mennonite School, he also attended BOCES, while at River Valley, where he studied Engineering and Design with Mr. Berwick. During his two years at BOCES, Mr. Berwick recognized Paul's potential and recommended him as a teacher’s assistant for the M.A.S.T. camp program.
He assisted Mr. Berwick and Mr. Buckingham with M.A.S.T. camp for three years, while also helping out at the youth group at Community Assembly of God. Additionally, he continued supporting young people by aiding the leaders at Calvary Assembly in Carthage.
He began expressing interest in returning to Community Assembly to lead a youth program. Presently, he is pursuing his credentialing with the Assemblies of God through enrollment at the New York Network School of Ministry. While continuing his studies, he holds local ministerial licensure from the Community Assembly of God.
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Tara Little
Assistant Youth Leader
She is married to Pastor Paul Jr. and is the daughter of Officer Matt Martin of the Lowville Police Department and Nadina Martin, who owns NM Creations and serves as Assistant Branch Manager at Carthage Savings Bank and Loan in Croghan.
Tara is a native of Croghan and is a graduate of Beaver River Central School. She furthered her education at BOCES, completing the Criminal Justice program. Tara and Pastor Paul became acquainted through their employment at LCGH; following several months of courtship, they married.
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The ministry of Venture happens when everyday people just like you step up and get involved.
KIDZONE
Each Sunday morning, kids travel into the Bible to discover who God is, their relationship to Him, and how to begin living a Christian life.Lessons are taught through stories, songs, videos, recreation, and relationships with dedicated, caring teachers.
Birth to 2 Years - Dedicated volunteers play with and care for your little ones.
2-5 Years - Happy Bible stories, silly songs, yummy snacks, and, of course, playtime!
Kindergarten – 5th GradeHigh-energy praise, multi-media lessons, organized games, and small group learning.
Wanderer's Youth Group
Wanderer's partners with families in challenging middle and high school students to put their faith in Christ, trust and follow Him, and engage those that don’t know Him. Wanderer's places a focus on the student's understanding of a personal relationship with God and the impact it can make in the world.
Girls and Boys Ministries
We are proud to provide our children with both Royal Rangers and God Squad to make a positive impact on the youth of our community. If you would like to get your child involved or you would like to Volunteer to help with these ministries click the button below.