We are the Co-Op Youth Group of Noank Baptist Church and Poquonnock Bridge Baptist Church, located along the shoreline of Southeastern Connecticut. Begun in the Fall of 2004, this has been a quick growing and successful ministry for the middle and high school youth and both churches. Our motto "Fun, Faith and Friends" is a short snippet derived from our mission statement:

"To provide programming and relationship building activities composed of Fun, Faith and Friends".

We meet several times a month at both churches, planning and carrying out the calendar of activities, with assistance from other youth and adults as needed. Activities include "Seek and Find" music discussions, “50 Questions” inspirational discussions, thoughtful moments and fun games, as well as movies, retreats, field trips and Sunday services all planned by the youth.

About Our Leader...

Kristen Negaard O'Brien a.k.a. KNOB is our fearless leader. She is a people oriented, dynamic professional, who employs a variety of skills to assist in the design, development and delivery of programs. Her challenge is to build a youth ministry team who will lead, support and nurture the youth of two churches into a stable, strong future.

Kristen has been a member of Noank Baptist Church since 1995. Since that time she has served on a variety of boards and committees. She was called by the congregation to be a part time Youth Ministries Coordinator in August of 2004. Kristen and her husband reside in a tiny seaside cottage in Noank. Her education includes a bachelor’s degree from Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL with resident studies at the University of Oslo, Norway. Qualifications earned include Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Kristen’s rowing as well as her coaching since 1976 has earned several state, regional as well as national honors.