Youth Music Ministry

With everything today's youth are subject to society, they need places where they can go and be themselves, open to the lives that God created for them. They need to sing, laugh, play, and rejoice in the Spirit that gave them life. These places are Diocesian youth retreats. Sam is available to come and lead youth retreats in singing, games, and worship, and can help create that special and memorable event. Sam has led music for youth conferences for many years and has traveled nationwide. Sam would love to come and lead your young people in community and celebration of the common Christian faith

Here's what people are saying:

"Sam relates beautifully with our young people. He interacts with the youth and the staff and becomes apart of the community. He is the complete package, an inspiring musician and a first rate human being." Kathy Pfister, Youth Coordinator, Diocese of North Carolina

"Sam Hensley is a gifted musician who is well received at youth and young adult conferences across the country. He is a committed Christian writer and singer whose music excites, stimulates and engages all audiences. He has a great rapport with young people offering outstanding leadership and music. Sam is a jewel and loved by all!" Carol M. Taylor, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, Diocese of East Carolina

“Sam has been the musician at our last two Diocesan Lock-ins and most recently at our first full weekend youth conference. Sam is flexible, energetic, and a great teacher. Above all else Sam is an excellent musician.” Emily Gowdy, The Episcopal Diocese of Washington, Committee on Youth Co-chair

“Sam is a talented and dynamic music minister. He involves conference participants in experiencing God's word through music and movement in inviting and creative ways. He is a flexible leader, always working well with the coordinator and speakers to incorporate conference themes into his planning and presentations." Carolyn Chilton, Canon for Christian Formation, Diocese of Upper South Carolina