“Youth Sundays”, Theology, pt 2

• Worship is not for the leaders or the people, but to honor and adore God. This must always be foremost in our minds when we are preparing and leading in a worship service. Too many youth services are skewed in their character. This is usually a result of a tradition that was built up over time where a creative idea became cast is stone. The attitude of the congregation can also influence the service negatively. 
•  Always start with assuring the youth that it is their service and that you will support them in their efforts
  
  • You will stand behind them and resist anyone that tries to change their plans or write it for them.
  • You will not overrule them, correct them or write it for them. They only need to be able to justify what they are trying to do. (Sometimes an inappropriate “hymn” can be killed without rejecting it by asking them how it fits into their service.)
  • You will not jump in to save them. You trust them and know they can do this. However, if they goof off and produce something embarrassing, you will let them embarrass themselves. You have too much respect to save them from themselves.
  • Living up to these promises is where the gray hairs come from...