My prison ministry band does only juvenile centers because our drummer is only 19. I'm 51 and play bass while the guitar player is 47. We have become virtually a switchfoot cover band. The lyrics of the songs we do are incredibly powerful to the demographic of our audience.
And the last time we did "Thief" by Third Day, there was at least one boy (they're all under 21) that was obviously tearing up.
The music is a powerful tool.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! YOU ARE SO RIGHT. Music is one of the most powerful tools of ministry, and this blue-haired my-way-or-the-highway attitude is one of my biggest pet peeves.