We encourage fellowship amongst our youth because the body of Christ is a fellowship and not a corporation. When I stood and affirmed my baptism, these and a hundred thoughts swirled through my mind, and I have not been able to rest. My calling is to lead this congregation to love God, neighbors, and our-selves. I was not called to the ministry by God to entertain and be witty on Sunday morning. I don't have tasseled loafers.
Integrity is a good word.
It means to be genuine, to be real, to be connected. The body of Christ is called to be a place, a safe place, where we can be genuine. A place where our gifts are not hidden, not ridiculed and scorned, but celebrated. After worship I was moved to prayer. All of us can sing.