I’m sorry, perhaps I am old-fashioned...but using the Church as a jumping-off point for fame and fortune under the guise of ‘spreading the Gospel’ is just wrong.
Many people learn skills in the church that they go on to use in their professional lives.
Many of the musician in our symphony grew up playing their instrument in church. I know a youth leader who after college went on to use his leadership skills in business.
Why should singing be any different?