LDSPMA NextGen (Youth)

“Our Heavenly Father has reserved many of His most noble spirits—perhaps, I might say, His finest team—for this final phase. Those noble spirits—those finest players, those heroes—are you!”
Russell M. Nelson, Hope of Israel, Worldwide Youth Devotional, June 3, 2018

NextGen Leadership

Aurora Johnson

NextGen President

Aurora Johnson is a multimedia artist currently studying Art and Music at Southern Virginia University. Aurora’s work is deeply rooted in her personal faith. Through her art, she hopes to share the peace, hope, and connection she has found through her relationship with God and her Savior. Alongside her studies, Aurora also runs her own art business, allowing her to share her work with others through postcards, original artwork, and personal commissions.

Jeremy Litster

NextGen Vice-President

Jeremy Litster is a composer from Liberty, Missouri, currently studying Commercial Music at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah. He composed his first piece at ten years old after his first piano lesson and has been learning and growing ever since. He recently concluded a service mission, during which he had many music-related assignments, some of which included large-scale performances of his orchestral pieces.

Paysen Grandy

NextGen Secretary

Paysen Grandy illustrates, designs, and writes all kinds of things, usually for children. She recently graduated from Southern Virginia University, where she studied design with a concentration in digital illustration. Paysen notably has worked as an illustrator with Elijah Stanfield, the co-creator of the Tuttle Twins. She now serves as the secretary for the LDSPMA’s NextGen program. Her other interests include lacrosse, cats, and historical fiction.

You are a creator called to gather!

As young Latter-day Saint influencers, creators, and performers, you have the opportunity to impact the world. Isn’t it time we gave you the tools necessary to increase your following, gather, speak boldly, and testify of Christ using your gifts, talents, and inspired work? Do you want to learn to write, publish, sing, film, create, and reach your goals and dreams?

Explore the 2026 LDSPMA Conference

Join the NextGen Facebook Group

Begin networking and building relationships with other like-minded young creatives. Our Facebook group is open to all NextGen creators ages 11 to 24. Join us at the link below–and be sure to answer the group application questions so we can admit you to the group.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join LDSPMA Nextgen on Facebook

We believe in your generation. We want to support your dreams.

Here is what Latter-day Saints in Publishing, Media & the Arts (LDSPMA) will provide to support your creativity and increase your influence.

A community of LDSPMA NextGen creators ages 11 to 24
Learn to influence the world using your talent
LDSPMA’s annual conference (in-person and virtual)
- Educational and networking opportunities with successful authors, performers, and artists
- The information and instruction you need to refine your craft and take it to the next level
Zoom events with bestselling authors, successful musicians and singers, and artists
A private Facebook group just for our NextGen creators.
Places and ways to safely share your talents (Young people under 18 require parent permission)
Opportunities to volunteer or apply to join the LDSPMA NextGen Committee. Influence our future offerings by sharing your voice

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Contact us and learn more at shannon@ldspma.org

“Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.”
Doctrine and Covenants 6:38
(2025 Latter-Day Saint Youth Theme)