“Information for Bishoprics and Adult Young Men and Young Women Leaders,” Aaronic Priesthood Quorum and Young Women Class Presidency Orientation (2021)

“Information for Bishoprics and Adult Young Men and Young Women Leaders,” Aaronic Priesthood Quorum and Young Women Class Presidency Orientation

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Information for Bishoprics and Adult Young Men and Young Women Leaders

Bishoprics have a responsibility to orient newly called Aaronic Priesthood quorum and Young Women class presidencies. Orienting a presidency is an important step in helping youth leaders succeed in their callings.

The following resources are suggestions to assist bishopric members as they orient a new presidency or teach an existing one. These resources and the previous questions could be used to lead a brief discussion to orient or teach new or existing presidencies in ward youth councils or in other settings. As directed by the bishopric, Young Men and Young Women leaders could also review these resources in a quorum or class presidency meeting.

Orientation Resources

Called of God

8–10 Minutes

“To be effective Church leaders, we must learn this critical lesson: leadership in the Church is not so much about directing others as it is about our willingness to be directed by God” (Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “The Greatest among You,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2017, 80).

Quorum and class presidencies are called by revelation (see John 15:16).
Aaronic Priesthood quorum presidencies function with keys conferred when quorum presidents are set apart. Young Women class presidencies function under priesthood authority when the presidencies are set apart (see Doctrine and Covenants 42:11; 107:5; Articles of Faith 1:5; General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3.4.1).
Presidencies are accountable to the Lord and His leaders (see Doctrine and Covenants 104:11–13; General Handbook, 4.2.6).
Presidencies serve as an example for quorum or class members (see 1 Timothy 4:12; Alma 17:2–3).

Minister to Those You Serve

5–8 Minutes

“You are called to represent the Savior. … Your hands to lift [become] the same as His hands” (Henry B. Eyring, “Rise to Your Call,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2002, 76).

Number, name, and nourish those you serve (see Moroni 6:4).
Help others follow the Savior (see General Handbook, 4.2.3).

Administrative Responsibilities

5–8 Minutes

“This is the miracle of Church councils: listening to each other and listening to the Spirit!” (M. Russell Ballard, “Counseling with Our Councils,” Ensign, May 1994, 26).

Participate in ward youth councils (see General Handbook, 29.2.6).
Hold regular quorum or class presidency meetings (see General Handbook, 10.4.3, 11.3.4.3; “Sample Presidency Meeting Agenda”).
Develop leadership skills to accomplish the work (see General Handbook, 4.2).

Plan Meetings and Activities

5–8 Minutes

“Every activity, every lesson, all we do in the Church, point to the Lord and His holy house” (Russell M. Nelson, “Personal Preparation for Temple Blessings,” Ensign, May 2001, 32).

Learn your responsibilities (see General Handbook, chapters 10–11).
Plan and lead as directed by the Spirit (see Doctrine and Covenants 43:8–9; 88:119; Moroni 6:9).

Additional Instruction

Opportunities to develop leadership skills continue in ward youth council meetings and regular presidency meetings. For resources to assist in this effort, see Quorum and Class Presidency Resources.