Kentucky Baptist Convention’s Student Worship Camp celebrated its fifth year this summer, marking a milestone for a ministry dedicated to equipping the next generation of worship leaders.
This summer, students from churches across six states gathered at Boyce College for the fifth annual Student Worship Camp. Among them were five campers who have attended every year since the camp’s inaugural session in 2022, including three graduating seniors who have grown up alongside the ministry.
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When the vision for Student Worship Camp first began taking shape more than a decade ago, KBC Worship & Music Ministry Consultant Jason “Bubba” Stewart said churches across Kentucky were facing a growing need for worship leaders.
“Hundreds of KBC churches were searching for worship leaders, and we simply couldn’t see how that need could be met,” Stewart said. “Today, KBC churches have a place to identify, encourage and invest in the next generation of worship leaders — providing them with training, discipleship and opportunities to grow in their calling and serve the local church.”
More than a week of music instruction, Student Worship Camp combines hands-on training in vocals, instruments, worship technology and leadership with biblical teaching and discipleship, preparing students to serve their local churches.
Throughout the week, students rehearsed together in worship teams, learning individual parts before leading worship as a group. Leadership sessions challenged them to think beyond musical excellence and instead focus on spiritual disciplines, biblical worship and faithfully serving the local church.
‘Faithful worship leaders’
Stewart said one of the camp’s defining characteristics is its emphasis on biblical worship and its investment in both musicians and technical leaders.
“Our goal is not simply to develop skilled musicians, but faithful worship leaders who understand the heart and purpose of worship,” Stewart said. “We believe those serving behind the scenes in audio, video, lighting and production are just as vital to the worship ministry of the local church as those who sing and play on stage.”
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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by Lillian Eline and originally published by Kentucky Today.
