Jevon Brown: Young man rising
understanding and will be able to make more specific decisions about what I want to do.”
Brown’s work ethic is rooted in the example set by his parents.
“My mom was really young when she had me – only 16,” he said. “My dad was in college, playing football for Tennessee State University, but he quit to take care of my mother and me. He went to work for the post office and now works in corporate in Donelson, Tenn. My mom took a job in the mailroom at Tractor Supply and worked her way up to merchandising and store planning.”
Seven months ago, Brown became a Christian. He serves as a youth leader at his church and is also part of the “connections team” that greets church members and visitors as they arrive for services.
“Our youth group is going to camp at Laguna Beach this month, and my two younger brothers are coming along,” says Brown. “I’m really excited about that.”
Brown says he’d like to go on some mission trips one day. “I’d like to start here in the States, maybe Louisiana, and learn from other people before going farther.”
Brown says the advice he gives kids he mentors and that he thinks is good for all young people is, “If you’re down or depressed, don’t fill that empty space with addiction or lust. Fill it with family, friends and God. Drugs only keep you happy for a little bit. Family, friends and God keep you happy for a long time.”