- Lack of discipline. Kids at that age just don't have the drive or passion to pursue it as a full fledged ministry. There have been exceptions, but they eventually fizzle out as the original leader leaves. I would say that this is true for most organizations, not just our church.
- Lack of leadership. It's not so much that the kids don't have the skills to lead or manage a team. Since they manage clubs in their schools, they definitely have the capacity to do it. For the most part, the ministries in the church are seen as afterthoughts. It's school first, then church. This may just be an issue of education, but it's difficult to overcome with overbearing parents and the pressures of media about college and careers.
- Turnover. By the time kids have learned enough of the trade to lead it, bam, they're off to college and a new set needs to be trained. Coupled with the previous points, it's extremely difficult to make lasting ministries without an adult leader.
CG.Dance, CG.Music, CG.VisualArts. 2 years ago, we had a thriving arts ministry. Every aspect was covered. But once the leaders moved on or got too busy, the ministries died. There were a few people who tried to carry on the torch, but they never really took off.
Drama continues to exist because I was willing to take up the mantle after our previous leaders left. I am the 3rd director of drama. Drama has been around for about 7 years and I've been heading it for the last 4-5 years. I've tried to set up structures to pass the torch, but I don't see enough interest in any of the youth to do it.
Solutions
I think the first step is to foster a thriving college ministry. By college, kids begin to discover their true passions and interests. They also have developed their skills in the area of ministry to effectively lead.
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