For the Strength of Youth
Ministering Is for Everyone
For the Strength of Youth July 2025


Digital Only: Youth Voices

Ministering Is for Everyone

young man

Photograph by Joshua Dennis

I thought ministering was just for reaching out to people who weren’t members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But one day one of the counselors in the bishopric asked me if I could accompany him to visit and minister to a member in our ward.

At that moment, my perspective on ministering changed. It is not simply for people who are not members. We can minister to everyone, whether they are members of the Church or not. It was one of the best experiences I’ve had. When I went to minister, I could feel peace by being able to help and serve like Jesus Christ would do.

Brayan M., age 16, State of Mexico, Mexico

Likes playing basketball, swimming, and playing the piano.