The Formation Of Faith And Worship In Youths

By Elsa English


Worshiping in teens help to develop faith. However it has been difficult coming up with the most effective ways of involving these youths in worship sessions. The initiative to come up with reliable ways has been undertaken by church leaders, leaders of youth groups and the Christian school coordinators. This has been successful but how these ways are approached matters a lot and different ways have different impacts on the teens. Faith and worship has evolved to be very important in shaping the lives of these teens.

The coming together of school chapel team, youth ministries as well as churches is an effective way of trying to clarify and explore the important issues affecting the youngsters conviction. There are vital questions which need answers. The effect of this adoration on the life of a teen should be significant. In addition the involved parties should have a vision which concerns corporate adoration in the lives of these young people. Implications of them leading the worshiping should be brought forward.

By participating in leadership roles in worshiping, they get transformed to different beings full of conviction and believe in their faith. The experience of leading in prayers, playing of instruments, teaching meditation as well as leading in adoration is gained. In addition, others offer ushering services, acting as altar boys, and collecting offerings.

The teens involved in the church activities can be distinguished from change adopted. Most notable is volunteer work, personal prayers, reading scripture and regular church attendance. Important decisions in their lives have been based on religious teachings hence making wise decisions. They have not shied off in making their commitment in faith known and has been so crystal clear.

The church groups have taken the responsibility to clarify and explore the pressing issues on the youths in their growth in faith. By being part of praise band, or playing guitar, their conviction is in a big way enhanced. However, this cannot be relied on as a way of getting youths to adoration due to the fact that not all of them possess this the gift of music. Seclusion of those lacking the gift happens hence part of them is left behind.

The fact that these youths are part of the adoration team and areas, conviction formation is enhanced and in some way improved. They grow spiritually regardless of the worship takes place. Some are involved in youth groups while others undertake the corporate worshiping. Through the leadership responsibilities accorded to them, they get to become healthy and active members of a church in the future.

Ensuring that these young individuals are actively involved in the leadership roles requires efforts. However, they should understand why they need to worship. In addition to that, they should have know-how of worshiping. The adults get a chance to mentor these individuals when engaging in planning and studying of adoration.

Youths who get themselves leading the worship in their groups end up building a community with God and others. Such experiences help them in empowering their fellow youths especially on how to live for and in Christ. There is a reward for undertaking the adoration roles, the youths get enabled to becoming spiritual leaders. Articulation of faith is done by worshiping and this happens to be the main and major step in faith formation.




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