Scared of Teenagers on Your Worship Team? | Summit Conference 2025 Breakout Session with Kyla Hedge

What if recruiting students wasn’t just filling spots, but forming future leaders?In this breakout session from Creative Tides Summit Conference, we talk about how to recruit, train, and empower youth students on worship and creative teams—and how to set a precedent that leadership development is part of your team culture, not an afterthought. This session was facilitated by Kyla Hedge, Youth Pastor and former worship pastor at @MosaicChurchSalem This conversation is especially for churches and leaders who want to invest in students with intention, clarity, and care, while still maintaining excellence and healthy expectations.In this session, we cover:Why involving youth students on teams matters for the future of the ChurchHow to recruit students with clear expectations and pathwaysTraining students in both skill and characterCreating environments where students feel supported, not overwhelmedHow to raise up new leaders instead of relying on the same few peopleSetting a team precedent that values discipleship, growth, and multiplicationBalancing patience, structure, and excellence when working with studentsRather than viewing students as “helpers” or “fill-ins,” this session reframes them as contributors and future leaders who can thrive when given clarity, coaching, and opportunity.If you’re looking to build sustainable teams, invest in the next generation, and create a culture where leadership is continually developed, this conversation offers practical tools and a long-term vision.📍 Recorded live at Creative Tides Summit Conference👉 Join the conversation in the comments:What’s been most challenging—or most rewarding—about involving students on your team?#YouthWorship#NextGeneration#WorshipLeadership#ChurchLeadership#YouthMinistry#WorshipTeam#LeadershipDevelopment#CreativeTides