My Calling as a Counselor in a Teachers Quorum Presidency

Getting Started

From the Young Men General Presidency

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Dear Counselor in the Teachers Quorum Presidency,

Welcome to your new calling! We know that Heavenly Father has called you to this work. He loves you and your quorum members.

As you strive diligently to fulfill your sacred calling, remember the primary purposes of priesthood quorums are to serve others, build unity and brotherhood, and instruct members in doctrines, principles, and duties. President Russell M. Nelson has lifted our vision to a higher and holier way to serve, and he has called on you and your quorum members to be active participants in the work. This time in the teachers quorum is a time for you to:

• Seek personal revelation and respond to the promptings of the Holy Ghost as you lead your quorum.

• Minister with love to all the members of your quorum.

• With the support of the bishopric and your adviser, help plan presidency and quorum meetings and activities that will bless your quorum and others.

You cannot fail with Heavenly Father on your side. We are grateful for your willingness to serve.

The Young Men General Presidency

Where to Start

Before You Are Sustained

• Pray to truly love each member of your quorum as Christ would love them.

After You Are Sustained and Set Apart

• Remember that being a kind and loving son and brother at home is your first priority.

• Continue to pray for guidance about your service.

• Get to know the members of your quorum. (See “Know and Minister to Each Young Man in Your Quorum” under “What Should I Focus On?”)

• As a presidency, meet with the first counselor in the bishopric and your quorum adviser to receive instruction on how to lead your quorum. They may use the Aaronic Priesthood Quorum and Young Women Class Presidency Orientation to guide their instruction. During each presidency meeting and at other times, they will provide leadership instruction to help you (see “Quorum and Class Presidency Resources”).

• Counsel with the teachers quorum president about your responsibilities and how he would like you to support him. Give the president your best counsel on matters you discuss and then support the decisions he makes.

• Attend regular quorum presidency meetings. (See “Participate in Presidency Meetings” under “What Should I Focus On?”)

• Participate in ward youth council meetings as invited by the teachers quorum president. (See “Participate in Ward Youth Council Meetings as Invited” under “What Should I Focus On?”)