The Formation Of Faith And Worship In Youths

By Elsa English


It is true that worship plays an influential role in development of faith in young persons. Through different means, involving the teens in worship has not been easy. This has been tried by church leaders, Christian school chapels coordinators and youth group leaders have all struggled in a bid to come up with effective ways. Faith and worship should be made part and parcel of developing teen as it helps shape their lives.

Clarification and exploration of the vital issues affecting the youths can be handled by coming together of youth ministries, churches and school chapel team. This is an important step as it help sort the issues conflicting the conviction of these youngsters. Some important questions need to be attended to. The significance of the worshiping in the lives of these teens need to be established. The vision or goal of the corporate adoration to the lives of these youths also should be let known.

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.

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.

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.

By allowing these teens be involved in adoration areas, their conviction formation is enhanced and improved. Regardless of corporate worship or through youth groups, there is a chance of them growing spiritually. By them taking the leadership responsibilities, they get the chance to become active and healthy members of their church in future.

To make these young people active and successful in the leadership roles, more efforts are required to qualify them to meaningfully serve the church. These youngsters need to understand why we adoration, how and the main purpose of worshiping. Adults get an important chance to mentor them as they engage in planning and studying of adoration.

In conclusion, it has been noted that teens who lead in worships build up a strong community with God as well as with others. These kind of experiences help in empowering other youths on living for Christ. Through worshiping there is articulation of faith and this happens to be the major step to faith formation.




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