Little Paparazzi In The Church

On Sunday, during our Children’s Ministry service, I witnessed something that was both remarkable and a little thought-provoking.

A group of little ones had taken it upon themselves to capture the proceedings—snapping photos and recording videos like seasoned professionals. It was a delightful sight! Imagine children, some barely four years old, crouching and angling their shots so they wouldn’t block the view of others. That’s pure media instinct at work! Clearly, the church has some budding cameramen and women in the making.

But here’s the part that caught my attention: children copy what they see. Every move. Every action. They had clearly observed our media team in action—the squatting, the precision, the focus—and they mimicked it perfectly. It’s both beautiful and a little sobering because it reminds us how closely they are watching us adults.

Now, here’s the gentle concern. We live in a time where everyone wants to be a photographer or videographer simply because we all carry gadgets that can do the job. It’s one thing at a press conference, but during a church service, it can easily become distracting. Let’s leave the capturing of moments to those designated for it. After all, not every prayer, dance, or worship moment needs to be on our personal camera roll.

Don’t get me wrong—I’m not frowning at the children. In fact, I admire their passion and creativity! What we need, though, is for us adults to set better examples. If we do, these young ones will grow up knowing when and how to use their gifts properly.

For now, I celebrate them. What I saw today was more than play; it was raw talent. And if we nurture it well, the church will have an amazing crop of media professionals in the future.

Written by Prince Kojo Asare (News Editor, Pent Media Centre)