Planting Seeds While the Soil Is Soft

I have always believed — and have seen firsthand — that the most fertile years for shaping a person’s character are their childhood years. If we don’t plant the right seeds then, the world will plant its own.

In Pakistan, especially in cities like Karachi, children are often told: “Don’t talk about religion outside.” They grow up in an atmosphere where faith is treated like a private secret, not a living truth to be embraced and shared. This fear-based approach does not raise bold believers — it raises uncertain, silent ones.

Showing the “Do’s,” Not Just the “Don’ts”

So many systems focus on telling children what they must avoid, but rarely do they tell them what they should pursue. Worship is one of those things they should be shown from the start — not just as a ritual, but as a way of life.

At OSBA, our school-based worship concerts are designed to bring the Bible alive in ways that children can understand, remember, and hold onto. It’s not just about telling them “You should pray” — it’s about letting them see, feel, and experience the power of God’s presence for themselves.

The Role of Biblical Research

Every concert is backed by rigorous biblical research. Themes are prayerfully chosen, songs are carefully connected to Scripture, and the entire flow of the program is intentional. If you want to keep children on the right track, you must give them truth — not opinion. And that truth must be explained in a language their hearts understand.

Worship as Identity

When children worship, they begin to see themselves through God’s eyes. Worship teaches them that they are not defined by grades, social status, or peer approval — but by who they are in Christ. This identity, once rooted, is hard for the world to uproot.

The OSBA Approach in Schools

Our concerts are not “performances” in the worldly sense. They are immersive experiences:

• Theme-based – Every song, narration, and prayer connects to a central biblical message.
• Interactive – Children are encouraged to sing, respond, and even ask questions.
• Culturally aware – We acknowledge the environment they live in, yet equip them to carry their faith with courage and wisdom.

Through these gatherings, I’ve seen walls break, hearts open, and young voices rise in praise.

The Call for Courage

If we want a generation that will stand strong in faith, we must start young. We cannot leave it to the world to define their values and vision. The Bible says, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” That’s not just a verse — it’s a strategy.

Let the children come to Him — not tomorrow, not “when they are older,” but today.

Written by Nigel Bobby – CEO, Othniel School of Biblical Art