The Formation Of Faith And Worship In Youths

By Elsa English


The development of faith is influenced by worshiping in teens. Different ways have been employed to involve the youths in worship but has been difficult. Church leaders, coordinators from Christian school chapels as well as the youth group leaders have taken the initiative to build up effective ways and methods of involving these young generation in worshiping. Faith and worship is very important in shaping up lives of these teens.

In order to come up with something worthwhile and effective, youth ministries, high school chapel team and churches need to come together and explore clarifying some of the crucial issues. Some questions should be asked and answered. For instance what is the effect of worship in the lives of teens, again do the involved parties have a vision concerning the role of the corporate adoration in lives of these young people? In addition what would be the implications of having them lead the worship?

By giving young individuals a chance to participate in the leadership roles in adoration services, they are transformed in a way. The teens have experience in leading worships through playing instruments, singing, leading prayers or reading, teaching meditation, serving as an altar boy or acolyte, being an usher as well as helping in collection of offerings.

Involving the youths in such activities increases their church attendance, scripture reading, personal prayer and volunteer work. In addition, their influence in religious teachings as well as making of big decisions has been great. They have as well shown reputable commitment to their conviction and the desire to let others know of their conviction commitments.

When these church groups and personnel come together to clarify and explore the issues, they get a chance also to evaluate the most effective methods to be adopted. It is to get youths involved in worship by use of praise bands, playing of guitar, piano or drums that brings them closer to their faith. This however is not as effective as thought as it secludes the youths who are not musically gifted.

Faith formation in young persons is enhanced by allowing them to be involved in most of worship areas, may it be corporate adoration together with the rest of the church congregation or in youth groups. To be healthy and active members of a church in future, they need to take up leadership responsibilities.

There is much of efforts required to ensure that the young persons are successful and actively involved in leadership roles to serve the church. Understanding the reason for worship is important to the teens as well as being knowledgeable of the main reason of worshiping. By engaging in studying and planning of worship, the adults get the chance to mentor them.

Youths involved in leading worship in youth groups get to build a community with God as well as with each other. By undergoing such experiences, the youth leaders get to empower fellow young persons to live in and for Christ. By taking on worship roles, the youths are enabled to be spiritual leaders. Through worshiping they articulate their faith. This is a huge step in their conviction formation.




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