Emerald Youth Foundation
Darius J. Hughes currently serves as the JustLead Ministry Director for the Emerald Youth Foundation, overseeing faith and discipleship programs focused on elementary to high school students in the Lonsdale/West Area of Knoxville. As the founder and entrepreneur at Hughes Media Co. since January 2019, Darius has also held the position of Next Gen Pastor and Media Director at Church on the Living Edge until May 2024, where responsibilities included oversight of Next Gen Ministries and media operations. Darius's background includes serving as a motivational speaker for Les Brown International and as an associate pastor overseeing youth and worship at Cocoa First Assembly of God. Darius holds a Master's of Arts in Ministerial Leadership from Southeastern University and a Master of Arts in Theology from Oral Roberts University.
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Emerald Youth Foundation
Emerald Youth Foundation is a Christian, urban youth ministry that serves more than 1,400 urban children, teens and young adults each year. Our ministry is implemented through a network of more than 15 churches and faith-based organizations in five youth and community zones. We desire to raise up a large number of urban youth to love Jesus Christ and become effective leaders who help renew their communities.