Lesson 3: The Work of Salvation and Exaltation

You may teach this lesson in its entirety or separate it into shorter segments. Adapt the lesson to your local circumstances and the needs, ages, and understanding of your quorum or class presidency.

The Work of a Quorum or Class Presidency

Invite presidency members to read together General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1.2 (ChurchofJesusChrist.org), and invite them to look for the work the Lord has called them to accomplish. Why is this work important? What are we already doing that accomplishes these purposes? What goals can we set or adjust to better accomplish these purposes?

Engaging Quorum or Class Members in the Work

Ask presidency members to review what they have discussed and planned as a presidency. (You may want to ask them to review their presidency meeting agenda, including their plans for service and activities.) Then ask the following questions:

How are we already focused on the work of salvation and exaltation?
Where can we improve?

Invite the presidency to discuss how they can help their quorum or class members to more fully participate in the work of salvation and exaltation. Questions like the following could be discussed by the presidency or by the quorum or class:

How can we help each other better live the gospel of Jesus Christ?
What can we do to care for those in need?
How can we help all feel invited and welcome to join us?
How can we encourage participation in family history and temple work?
See other possible questions in the “Counsel Together” section of each lesson in Come, Follow Me—For Aaronic Priesthood Quorums and Young Women Classes.

Supporting Resources

General Handbook, chapter 1
“Youth Responsibility in the Work of Salvation”
Carol F. McConkie, “Here to Serve a Righteous Cause,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2015, 12–14
Ephesians 4:11–13; Moroni 10:32; Moses 1:39