Reflection on 11-9

I wonder about the youth congregations that are popping up in England as part of the Fresh Expressions movement. It is a shocking phenomenon due to the age of the pastors who are leading these congregations - 15 or 16 years old sometimes. The fact that these congregations are separate entities suggests that the guideline of "high accountability, zero control" is an agreement struck between the senior pastor and the pastor of the youth congregation. High accountability is understandable; but zero control is incredible when considering the ages of those leading - they must be some pretty amazing teenagers!