The people leading thousands in worship today were once untalented, undisciplined kids making a racket in their youth group because a leader let them.
Most of us in student ministry don’t have the budget or the draw to get Chris Tomlin to lead worship in our youth group. But we can give tomorrow’s Chris Tomlin his start today.
Maybe one of the most important things we can do with students is provide a safe atmosphere for them to try new things that might just lead to a real gift to the world and God’s kingdom down the road.
The truth is, with changes in technology and media, they can just as easily grow in talent without the church and we would have missed a great opportunity.
So let the wild ruckus begin!
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That is so true. I am actually about to get a bass or one of our girls. I have little musical talent in my group but fully believe that with their desire to lead, they will be rocking out for Jesus, whether it sounds good or not, very soon.
I’ve personally learned this by doing it right and doing it wrong. I had a worship leader intern a few years back while I was at a different church take on some students interested in learning to lead worship. When she left, they were proficient enough to lead it on their own and individuals from that group are now playing in venues around the country.
But I’ve also discounted kids in the past who said they wanted to get a praise band together because I didn’t have someone to lead it and I let the hurdle of their inexperience and lack of discipline get in the way. Some of those same students have just signed with a label and got all their experience outside of the church. We missed out because of my insecurity at a programmed event seeming lame. It’s more about their growth than our reputation.