What if two kids—ages 12 and 13—could craft an entire worship liturgy that would leave your congregation breathless? This youth pastor decided to stop letting kids just participate in worship and instead handed them the creative reins completely. Through eight weeks of Zoom sessions, these young worshipers became liturgical architects, writing calls to worship, prayers of confession, and every liturgical element with surprising depth and creativity. Not just a feel-good story—this is a roadmap for unleashing the theological creativity already burning in your youngest members. If you’ve ever wondered whether kids can handle the deep work of worship design, this story will challenge everything you thought you knew about youth ministry and leave you asking: what would happen if we actually trusted our kids with leading us into God’s presence?
The Next Big Thing
What would happen if Rick Warren started a church in your town? Would it suck the life out of other…