Who Do I Work With?
My Calling as a Young Women President
Young Women in the Ward
Develop a strong relationship with each young woman. Minister to them as the Savior would, and you will be a powerful influence for good. You will be able to help each young woman deepen her conversion to the gospel and remain faithful.
Young Women Presidency
As your presidency counsels together and seeks to follow the example of the Savior, you will gain insights and inspiration about how best to minister to one another and to those you serve. The counselors in your presidency will support and sustain you. Give them opportunities to serve by delegating responsibilities to them.
Bishopric
Through the bishop’s priesthood keys, you receive authority to direct the work of the Young Women organization. Counsel with a member of the bishopric about the care of the young women in the ward. Also counsel about the calling of Young Women advisers and, where needed, activity specialists.
Ward Young Women Leaders
You or one of your counselors meets with newly called Young Women leaders, advisers, and activity specialists to ensure that they have the instruction and resources they need to fulfill their calling. Provide ongoing instruction and support for all of those called to serve in Young Women. Ensure that all Young Women leaders, advisers, and activity specialists are familiar with and following the Church policies and guidelines on preventing and responding to abuse.
Young Women Class Presidencies
When young women are set apart to serve in a class presidency, they receive authority through the priesthood to fulfill their callings. Support class presidencies as they fulfill these responsibilities. Help them love and serve each young woman in their classes.
Parents of Young Women
“Parents have the first responsibility for the spiritual and physical welfare of their children (see D&C 68:25–28)” (Handbook 2, 10.2). Coordinate with parents so you can support them, not replace them. Counsel with each young woman’s parents to better understand their daughter’s needs, interests, talents, and abilities. Encourage young women to talk with their parents, especially about how they can help each other keep the commandments and prepare for temple ordinances.
Ward Council
As a member of the ward council, you have the responsibilities outlined in Handbook 2, 4.5 and 4.6. (See also “Participate in Leadership Councils” earlier in this document.)
The ward council should be a revelatory experience. Elder David A. Bednar taught:
“We have not been talking about a ward council meeting. We’ve been talking about a revelatory experience with the members of the ward council. And if members of councils, if members of families, as they come together, would think in terms of ‘I’m preparing to participate in a revelatory experience with my family’ instead of going to a meeting—a revelatory experience with the members of the ward council—I think we would prepare and act much differently” (“Panel Discussion” [worldwide leadership training meeting, Nov. 13, 2010], broadcasts.lds.org).
If you are unable to attend a ward council meeting, invite one of your counselors to attend in your place.
Ward Young Men Presidency
Work with the ward Young Men presidency to coordinate activities, efforts, and goals to help you minister to the youth you serve.
Ward Youth Sunday School Teachers and Seminary Instructors
As opportunities arise, work with Sunday School and seminary instructors to meet the needs of the young women.
Stake Young Women Presidency
Under the direction of the bishop, you may receive instruction and counsel in your calling from the stake Young Women presidency.
Primary and Relief Society Presidencies
Work with the Primary and Relief Society presidencies to help young women transition between these organizations and the Young Women organization.