What Should I Focus On? - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Read and discuss scripture passages and instructions from Church leaders that relate to your responsibilities as ward leaders Relevant sections in the General Handbook may be helpful Counsel together about the strengths and needs of ward members, especially the youth, and their families
Help Bishops Focus on the Rising Generation by Delegating to the Ward . . . 1 Council Role a Thebishop leads two councils: the ward coun-cil and the ward youth council He should use these councils to facilitate his focus on the ris-ing generation (General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7 1 and 7 1 1 3) b Benefitsof making full use of the ward council:
Leadership and Councils in the Church of Jesus Christ For example, the Council of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (see 5 1 1 1), Area Presidencies (see 5 2 1), stake presidencies, and bishoprics are all councils In addition to stake and ward councils, each presidency of a Church organization, quorum, or class is also a council
Help Bishops Focus on the Rising Generation by Delegating to the Ward . . . The ward council can play a part in helping the bishopric guide the ward through: Counseling together and receiving revelation ( General Handbook , 4 3 and 4 4 1 ) Principles of working in councils ( General Handbook , 4 2 and 4 4 )
Handbook 2: Administering the Church (2010) handbook outlines the general responsibilities of stake presidents and bishops and provides detailed information about policies and proce-dures Handbook 2: Administering the Church This handbook is a guide for members of ward and stake councils The first two chapters present the doctrinal foundation of the work of the Church:
Ward Council, See Yourself in the Work - The Church of Jesus Christ of . . . Your role isn’t to do the work alone but to coordinate with other members of the ward council and the full-time missionaries in the work of salvation For more information, see: • Handbook 2, Chapter 5 • Preach My Gospel, Chapter 13 • Special Broadcast: The Work of Salvation WHO CAN HELP?