Our Story

How it all started...

In March of 2012, Dr. Brown received a vision from God to birth New Way Community Church. Following the vision, Dr. Brown resigned his central office position as a school administrator and immediately went to work for God fulltime. After the initial launch in June of 2012, New Way was officially birthed with seven (7) charter members. As of March 2026, New Way Community Church has been blessed to lead hundreds of people to Christ.

Where we are headed...

New Way Community Church is about the word of God and saving souls.  We want to make sure that all are ready for the Kingdom when God calls.  Kingdom living and being disciples for Christ. No matter where you are in your life God allows us to renew our lives and become clean again.  We have to first believe that Christ died on the cross for our sins and rose three days later.  It is never too late to try a New Way.

Founder of New Way Community church

Dr. Kevin Brown has a strong passion for working within the urban community with young children and has served as an educator and school administrator for over 17 years. In addition, Dr. Brown spent twelve years as a coach in boys’ basketball, football, and girls and boys track. He is also a former All- American in track and field while at Indiana State. Dr. Brown has touched the lives of many students and their families throughout the city of Indianapolis.
       Dr. Kevin Lanal Brown is a native of Chicago Illinois but has called Indianapolis home for nearly forty-three years.   He is the eldest child of three born to Roosevelt Robinson and Jacklyn Williams.  Dr. Brown earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana State University in May of 1991 and a Master degree in Correctional Counseling in 1998. In 2002 and 2004, he then attained two additional Master of Education degrees, one in Special Education Administration and another in School Leadership and Administration. Dr. Brown then earned a Doctoral degree in Educational Administration and Supervision in 2006.  Dr. Brown has since gone back to school again to earn his second Doctoral degree in Ministry.
      In March of 2012, Dr. Brown received a vision from God to birth New Way Community Church. Following the vision, Dr. Brown resigned his central office position as a school administrator and immediately went to work for God fulltime. After the initial launch in June of 2012, New Way was officially birthed with seven (7) charter members. As of March 2020, New Way Community Church has been blessed to lead over two hundred and five (205) people to Christ.
      Dr. Brown, like his wife, has a tremendous passion for God’s Word, coupled with a love for God’s people.  As the Senior Pastor of New Way Community Church, he stands boldly proclaiming the word of God, and faithfully serving God and ministering to the growing flock of the New Way Community Church family.
      God continues to use Dr. Brown to encourage, equip and empower people to reach their utmost potential in Christ Jesus.  
      It is his deepest desire that God’s people humbly seek Him to understand their divine purpose in life and operate in confidence knowing that what God has destined for them is just for them! Pastor Brown is a humble and powerful motivator that speaks God’s truth with eloquence and love.
      Along with his wife, Lady Shavonda Brown, they are the proud parents of four children, Kevin Lanal Brown II (26) Adriana Marie Brown (24), Destyne Shavon Jackson (19), and DaShawn Amonta Jackson(17) and two grandchildren (Amaya and Jayda Johnson). This ministry family exemplifies the favor that God shows when we are obedient to His call.
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