Historical Dictionary of the Latter-day Saints by Thomas G. Alexander

Author:Thomas G. Alexander
Language: eng
Format: epub
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Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 2012-01-19T16:00:00+00:00

MINISTERING

In the April 2018 general conference, President Russell M. Nelson announced that henceforth the programs of home teaching and visiting teaching would be replaced by ministering. The church leadership announced that “Ministering is learning of and attending to others’ needs. It is doing the Lord’s work. When we minister, we are representing Jesus Christ and acting as His agents to watch over, lift, and strengthen those around us.

“As members, we may determine through communication and inspiration the frequency and type of contact we will have with those to whom we minister. This customized contact will help us minister effectively and counsel quarterly with leaders regarding the needs of the individuals and families in our care.” Two priesthood holders are assigned to serve as ministers to several families. Two Relief Society sisters received similar assignments, but to sisters rather than entire families. The priesthood holders and Relief Society sisters are expected to learn the families’ spiritual and temporal needs and work to help meet them or to find resources to do so. Those assigned are to report quarterly to their respective priesthood or Relief Society leaders to give an accounting of their stewardship.

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