The Jonas Brothers and Youth Ministry

Too many times we hear the Rumor Mill spew could be/would be stories about todays young pop stars, and the "Christian" rumor mill is no exception.  "J" was rejected by (insert chrsitian record label) because she was too curvy.  "B's" father, a baptists deacon, wanted her to do christian music becasue of the income stream but got a better deal in the secular relm.  "M" sold out to secular music because the pressure to say 'God' more in his songs was too great.  My favorite is this- "Well if they were really "Christians" they would be singing "Christian" music (as if there is such a thing).  But what of those artists that are true-to-life followers of Christ and make it in the "secular" music industry?  Life House and the Fray have drawn some attention for thier witness and stand in the world of popular music and being devoted followers of Christ, but have you ever thought of....the Jonas Brothers?

Before you tune out and think I've gone crazy, read this article from Allen Weed, president and founder of Interl'inc. Music Resources 

UthguyMike

Spring 2006 -- Father-manager and three sons of a little-known family band visit the interlinc office to find out about our ministry. (Fast Forward) Fall 2009 --Two weeks ago interlinc President Allen Weed spent time with the same father and boys at their Nashville concert. A lot has changed... but one thing has not. Dad, mom (who were both on the tour) and the boys are still solidly committed to honoring Christ with the "unreal" celebrity platform that they now enjoy... We've been discussing how to connect them with you -- youthworkers... read the story