Getting Started

From the Young Men General Presidency

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Young Men General Presidency

Dear Deacons Quorum President,

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 deacons 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, plan presidency and quorum meetings and activities that will bless your quorum and others.
Participate actively in ward youth council.

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

Seek revelation on whom to recommend for counselors. Remember the bishopric is entitled to receive the final revelation on whom should serve with you.
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. Seek inspiration about how your counselors can share the responsibilities of your presidency.
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 second 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”).
Hold regular quorum presidency meetings, weekly if possible. Work with your quorum secretary to prepare an agenda, and ask him to record notes and assignments. (See “Plan and Conduct Presidency Meetings” under “What Should I Focus On?”) Make sure the second counselor in the bishopric is always invited to attend.
Attend ward youth council meetings. (See “Participate in Ward Youth Council Meetings” under “What Should I Focus On?”)