We’re on a journey to find who we are in God

Have you ever had someone spot and nurture a gift in you? At Coventry Elim, Emma Bacon is doing just that as her kids team coaches dozens of young leaders. Chris Rolfe asked Seyi Oyewale and Aniah Agbelusi how it works.

Seyi Oyewale

Seyi Oyewale oversees the Year 5-6 group on Sundays and assists with the Year 1-4 group. He participates in life groups and the church’s Goalz football ministry and also serves during events.

What’s your role in church as a young leader?

I serve as one of the kids’ leaders, a role I never would have imagined taking on two years ago.

On a typical Sunday I have various jobs, including welcoming, leading worship, delivering the message in creative ways, guiding response time or overseeing games.

I’ve had the opportunity to step into each of these over the past year, even though many of them were initially far outside my comfort zone. I’ve grown to love and embrace them.

Recently I became a room leader, which involves not only being responsible for the children but also leading and supporting the team I serve with during services and beyond.

Tell us about your mentoring with Emma

A guy once told me that whenever he speaks to anyone [in a mentoring capacity] he tries to create an atmosphere where the person can have a conversation with the Holy Spirit and be guided by him rather than by his own thoughts. That has been the biggest thing with Emma’s mentorship.

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