Worship Teams
Who Are We Actually Raising Up? ft. Kevin Huguley
Every church says they want to raise up the next generation of worship leaders. But are we actually developing leaders who can serve and shepherd the Church, or just better musicians?
In this episode, Matt sits down with Kevin Huguley, Executive Director of Liberty Worship Collective and member of Rush of Fools, to talk about what he’s seeing in the next generation of worship leaders. Kevin shares what Gen Z and Gen Alpha are looking for from the Church, why talent and platform skills aren’t enough, and how Liberty is intentionally forming students beyond what happens on stage. They also talk about social media, personal branding, song selection, mentorship, and why young leaders need real opportunities to serve instead of just watching from the sidelines.
For worship pastors wondering who comes next, this conversation is a reminder that the next generation won’t be developed by accident.
Key Discussion Points:
- What Gen Z and Gen Alpha are looking for from worship and the Church
- Why flashy and impressive may be losing its appeal with younger generations
- Developing leaders instead of simply developing musicians
- Liberty Worship Collective’s four priorities for student development
- Why theology and shepherding matter for worship leaders
- The difference between being a worship leader and simply carrying a song
- Why not every worship leader needs to become a songwriter
- The responsibility behind choosing songs for a congregation
- How prayer, discipleship, and the local church shape young worship leaders
- Why churches should consider residencies, apprenticeships, and meaningful internships
- How youth worship teams can become development opportunities
- The dangers of comparison and personal branding on social media
- Common blind spots Kevin sees in young worship leaders
- Three filters the next generation should use when choosing worship songs
