October 17, 2009
As a result of this training you will be able to:List the duties of a presidency Understand the importance of teaching quorum
presidencies to presideList three elements that increase a young
person’s spiritual strengthList 4 types of leadership styles adults use to
teach quorum presidencies how to presideBe able to use church sponsored resources for
assistance
To preside To sit in council To teach duties of office To edifying one another, as it is given
according to the covenantsD&C 107:85 - 88
Quorum President led the meeting Advisors acted as teachers, not leaders President followed an agenda Discussed individuals
Assignment to help Sister JohnsonLess active quorum member
Reporting and Accounting Effectively used Secretary
Adults take over meeting – don’t relinquish meeting
Quorum President unnecessarily relies on adult leader.
Quorum President otherwise doesn’t want to take over
Quorum President treats the calling lightly Aren’t “enough” quorum members to make
a difference Quorum Presidency doesn’t understand
their role as a presidency Presidency lacks a vision of their mission
Duty to God & Eagle Scout Awards a means to the end, but the goal is Spiritual Strength
How do we strengthen quorum presidency’s spiritual strength?
Pray on Regular Basis
Scripture Reading on Regular Basis
Provide Service to Others
Opportunities for Peer-to-Peer Free Flow Discussions
Work with a PurposeWork with a Purpose
Merit BadgesAn individual interest for every individual young man
Camping HikingSunday Instruction
Reactivation of a Friend
Activity with a PurposeActivity with a Purpose
Encourage Regular Presidency Meetings
Apply Scriptures in Presidency’s Responsibilities
Help to Recognize Inspirational Direction
Encourage Reflection Time
Youth Need “Mentoring” Relationships with Adults They Respect
Time to Build Relationships
Work with a PurposeWork with a Purpose
Merit BadgesAn individual interest for every individual young man
Camping HikingService Projects
Opportunities to Understand Each Other
Reactivation of a Friend
Activity with a PurposeActivity with a Purpose
The Aaronic Priesthood prepares boys for manhood and the weightier duties of the Melchizedek Priesthood. Scouting helps our boys to walk uprightly the priesthood path to exaltation. . . . President Thomas S Monson
We desire all young men to strive to earn the Eagle Scout AND Duty to God Awards First Presidency
"We are builders of boys and menders of men. In doing so, we remember that the greatest verb in the vocabulary is to love; the second is to help.” President Thomas S Monson
Scouting is an integral part of the Church program for young men and complements Aaronic Priesthood quorum work. Where programs for Scout troops are available, please understand it is not an optional program.
President Ezra Taft Benson I want to bear testimony to the importance of Scouting in the Church. . . . I wish I had all the bishops of the Church here and all stake presidents of the Church, particularly those who are not converted—I want to say that this Scout movement helps build the kingdom of God, it helps us with the priesthood program. Scouters, through the Scout program, can go out and reach boys that cannot be reached otherwise. The President of the Church recognizes that. That is one of the reasons the program was officially recognized and accepted as a part of the Church program. And when we realize that, brethren, let us go out and save those boys“.
President N. Eldon Tanner
To have a strong quorum the ward must have a strong scouting program
STRONG – Not in numbers or regimentation, but in spirit, love, helpfulness, brotherhood and mentorship
Quorum Presidencies Scout Leadership Positions Venturing Leadership Positions
Defined: To hold the position of authority; act as
chairperson or president. To possess or exercise authority or control.
How do you teach leadership skills to your quorum presidencies?Use appropriate leadership model for where your
presidency currently is. . . ButStretch them to the next level of leadership
Principles are universally applicable, practices are not Principle of Example
Presidency must walk the talk Teach correct principles, let them govern themselves Let every man learn his duty and act in all diligence
Principle of Unanimity Discuss until unanimously approved If necessary, President to make final decision
Principle of Confidentiality “Loose lips sink ships” Potentially sever and long-term consequences of lack of
confidentiality Value of Listening
Active listening Listen with both your ears and your hearts
Each Quorum has specific sets of responsibilities
Anxiously engaged in a good cause Empowering creativity – Receiving Divine
direction Teaching what not to do leaves open
every appropriate path to the creativeness of what to do
DefinitionTo instruct by the power of the Spirit.
How do we help presidencies to edify their quorums?Teach them to be humbleTeach them to share their testimoniesTeach them to use their scriptures in
leadingTeach them to communicate with the
Lord through prayer.
Effective Advisors adjust their leadership style to provide what the quorum presidency cannot yet provide for itself – and no more!
Does the Quorum Presidency know what to do? If not, direct and teach them
Is the Quorum Presidency enthusiastic? If not, support and inspire them
The Advisor is to move the quorum presidency through the stages of development to become and empowered presidency
Secretary 2nd Counselor
1st Counselor Quorum President
Quorum Advisor
CharacteristicsCharacteristicsAdult advisor creates and owns the presidency vision
Adult advisor directs the affairs of the quorum, Quorum Presidency relies on
Advisor for direction
The goals are usually those of the Advisor
Secretary 2nd Counselor
1st Counselor Quorum President
Quorum Advisor
When to Use This Form of Leadership?When to Use This Form of Leadership?Help the quorum presidency develop its own vision
Help the quorum presidency to understand & clarify the mission of the presidency
Help the quorum presidency to set its goals
Teach the quorum presidency skills
CharacteristicsCharacteristics
Presidency carries out the “game plan” but still relies on the advisor for daily direction and long-term vision
Adult advisor turns over the meetings, etc to the President
When to Use This Form of Leadership?When to Use This Form of Leadership?
Help the quorum presidency overcome “unsolvable” problems
Help the quorum presidency clarify their goals
Help the quorum presidency overcome conflicts
CharacteristicsCharacteristics
President assumes responsibility to consistently lead the presidency
Adult advisor is still seen as the 5th member of the presidency
When to Use This Form of Leadership?When to Use This Form of Leadership?
Help the quorum presidency to become more involved in decision making
Help the quorum presidency increase confidence in their abilities
Help the quorum presidency build relationships with quorum members
Adult Advisor
When to Use This Form of Leadership?When to Use This Form of Leadership?
Presidency assumes total responsibility of the quorum
Presidency develops and/or adopts a vision of their callings
Presidency members know how to learn about their duties as a presidency
Adult Advisor
When to Use This Form of Leadership?When to Use This Form of Leadership?Help the quorum presidency to assume the complete decision making
process
Empower the quorum presidency to carry out the mission of the quorum
Help the quorum presidency focus on the quorum members
Church Handbooks Ward & Stake Leadership Meetings BSA Training
Basic Training - (Understand and effectively use the BSA Program for your age group)
Wood badge- (Understanding how to build effective youth teams)
Powder horn – (How to have an effective high adventure)
Philmont – (Integration of Priesthood and Scouting)
Others as appropriate Church Online Resources
http://www.lds.org/pa/display/0,17884,4645-1,00.html
Developing spiritual strength is a process of personal spiritual preparation, adult mentoring and guidance of the Holy Ghost
Leadership is taught Our role is to teach Quorum Presidencies
to:PresideSit in councilTeach the quorum their dutiesEdify one another
Thank you for participating in this training session