4. Kidmin volunteers aren’t singing.
When volunteers stand in the back of the room during worship, kids notice. When volunteers aren’t engaged, kids won’t be engaged. And when volunteers don’t sing praises, neither will kids.
Cast vision with your volunteers about leading by example during worship. Share that they have the opportunity to influence kids to be worshipers rather than spectators. And in reference to the first reason, place male volunteers among the boys during worship. When boys see male leaders worshiping beside them, they’ll be more likely to worship too.
5. Boys tend to be insecure.
This is especially true during the preteen years. Kids are trying to find their identity and are very insecure. They avoid any situation that might embarrass them or make them feel awkward in front of peers. This includes worship. Kids are very conscious of their peers during worship.
The worship leader can help by taking a minute before the first song to address the elephant in the room. Have them remind kids about the purpose of worship. Our focus should be on God, not each other.
Your turn. Do you see fewer boys engaging in worship than girls? How do you encourage everyone to get involved with worship?
This article originally appeared here.
