Dear Brethren,
We have been hard at work putting together, with inspiration from our Heavenly Father and our Stake President's blessing, a training document. The training is designed to not only jump start a new YM leader, but also give ongoing training to the new and seasoned leader. We hopefully are all students of our calling and desire to learn and grow in the gospel and in our callings.
When new YM presidencies are called we will meet with them and do additional training. I also want to extend an invitation to meet with any existing YM presidencies, who feel like additional training and counsel would help them become better leaders. In turn helping our youth to, "Come unto Christ", and better prepare them for temple ordinances.
As always there is monthly training at roundtable. There are new and exciting changes happening at roundtable starting in January. We hope are will take advantage and attend roundtable.
Attached is the training material. We are distributing it to all ward YM presidencies and bishoprics in the stake. Please see that all advisers receive a copy also.
To the CORs. When extending new calls in the YM organization, use this as a teaching tool as well as making them aware of their stewardship.
To all YM leaders. I ask that you use the training material in your personal study, in your YM presidency meetings, in the youth quorum presidency meetings. For as the scriptures say, let everyone learn his duty and act in all diligence. I can promise you that as you study and ponder, the Spirit will reveal to you what you should do. We will then align more with the will of our Heavenly Father, blessing not only our lives, but more importantly our families and those we have stewardship over. I have a testimony of this work. We are blessed with great men like you in this stake, and I know the Lord is aware of you and loves you.
Thank you for your dedication and service,
Shawn Lunt
Stake YM President
Dear New Ward Young Men Leader:
Welcome, and congratulations on your new calling! Whether you are new to the program or are a
seasoned veteran, we are excited to work alongside you as we strive to serve the great young men in
the Pleasant Grove Manila Stake.
We know from experience that callings in the Young Men Organization can, at times, feel a little
overwhelming! We want you to know we are here to help and support you. To assist in this process,
we have implemented a new leader orientation that consists of the following:
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A “Quick Start” Program to help guide you for the first few weeks in your calling.
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An Orientation Training to be held sometime during the first month in your calling.
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A follow up visit to take place within 60-90 days of the Orientation Training.
The “Quick Start” Program is outlined below. We invite you incorporate this program into your personal
study over the next few weeks. We know that as you become a “student of your calling” and seek
revelation on behalf of yourself, your family, and those you have been called to serve, that desired
revelation will come. As you study the material, you m ay have questions. Wire them down and bring
them with you when we meet for the Orientation Training.
Thank you so much for service. We understand that this may seem like a lot to do and study, but we
know that the Lord will bless you as you study and prepare to bless the lives of the young men you are
called to serve. Please feel free to call on us at any time.
Sincerely,
Pleasant Grove Manila Stake Young Men Presidency
President Shawn Lunt
Brother Todd Stevenson
Brother Eric Teel
“QUICK START” PROGRAM
Week 1 – Overview
- Attend the temple.
- If you haven’t already done so, obtain a training sign-in and complete the online BSA Youth Protection Training.
- Visit with the outgoing presidency member about
- (1) the successes and challenges they have faced and
- (2) the young men in the quorum to which you are assigned.
- Visit with the member of the bishopric who presides over your assigned quorum about their vision for you in your calling.
- Read the online summary of the Responsibilities of Ward young Men Presidency (and watch a few of the
videos that look interesting.)
- Read or watch “O Be Wise,” by M. Russell Ballard.
- Seek guidance from the Spirit, identify one other action item to accomplish, write it down, then (speedily, Alma 8:18) follow through on the direction you receive.
Week 2 – Conversion & Duty to God
Week 3 – Scouting
Week 4 – Teaching & Learning
Week 5 – Leadership
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Attend the temple.
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Read the “Leadership in the Church of Jesus Christ” section of Handbook 2.
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Scan through the videos in the Aaronic Priesthood Leadership Training Library , including those listed
under “Leadership Principles,” and view a few that appear interesting or particularly applicable.
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Ponder and write down any promptings you receive regarding how best to help the young men learn
leadership and magnify their priesthood. Consider reading or watching the following:
- Seek guidance from the Spirit, identify one other action item to accomplish, write it down, then (speedily, Alma 8:18) follow through on the direction you receive.
