SENIOR Pastor in the Deeper Life Bible Church, (DLBC), Pastor Andrew Umoru has urged churches to actively empower youths by giving them a voice, stressing that it would help them to stay more connected and committed to God.
Umuro said this at the Faith Fire Conference organised by Deeper Life Bible Church, Faith District, held at the University of Lagos, tagged, “With the Holy Ghost and Power,” which brought together hundreds of youths from different parts of the country.
He expressed concern over the growing disconnect and loss of direction among young people, attributing it to the older generation’s, including church leaders, failure to provide proper mentorship.
“The youth are the powerhouse of the nation,†Umoru stated, citing historical and biblical examples of young leaders making significant contributions.
He stressed the importance of giving young people responsibilities within the church and society to foster a sense of belonging and accountability.
Umoru also addressed the issue of young pastors who may lack depth in God’s word but are eager to lead, saying there must be a balance between respecting the wisdom of elders and allowing the youths to pursue their God-given visions, warning against discouraging those who feel called to serve.
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