Priesthood and auxiliary leaders reach out to young single adults and include them in the work of the Church.

In ministering to young single adults, leaders should help them strengthen their testimonies and draw near to the Lord.

One of the most effective methods of teaching the gospel is by living it. As leaders set appropriate examples and pattern their lives after the Savior's, the young single adults they serve will be positively affected.

I'm so grateful for righteous examples that I've had in my life. And I know that I would not be the person I am today without the gospel.

it's important for leaders of young single adults to build relationships with them. It's through these relationships and the leaders' positive examples that they're able to counsel young single adults and help them strengthen their testimonies and draw near to the Lord. Watch how these priesthood leaders in Brazil minister to a young single adult making his way along the path of life. [SPEAKING PORTUGUESE]

Through this leader's testimony and example, David made the decision to return to Church activity and obtain his own testimony.

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As living examples of gospel principles, these priesthood leaders helped David return to full Church activity and receive the Melchizedek Priesthood.

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In counseling young single adults, leaders share personal experiences and testify of the strength and joy they have received from following the Savior. [SPEAKING PORTUGUESE]

How did this counselor in the bishopric responsible for young single adults reach out to David and help him strengthen his testimony and draw near to the Lord?

You may have observed that he expressed love and concern, presented a good example of living the gospel, was personally involved in David's life, and bore testimony.

As you examine your own life and consider the young single adults you serve, how might your example support and help them in living the gospel?