People with children in high school or even high school students have asked me about how to become a journalist or writer. I tell them to write. If you want to be a journalist, you can get a blog on WordPress or SquareSpace for free. A high school student can do it. Think about your interests. Observe what’s happening around you and write about it. Don’t wait around for permission or to be chosen.
“A talent grows by being used, and withers if it is not used.” This is a thought from the James Clear 3-2-1 Thursday newsletter. He is known for the book Atomic Habits.
A large church developed a spiritual gifts assay. I don’t remember all the categories, but it will suggest you may be talented in teaching or serving kids or doing mission work or something. They suggest you volunteer in the area that comes up and try it. If it fits, wear it. If it doesn’t fit, try the next thing on the assay.
The point is try things until you find your passion, your talent. Then—do it. Practice writing, speaking (do your own podcast, I did, easy), serving, teaching. As Clear puts it, “A talent grows by being used.”
Faith Venture 
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