Help for Victims of Abuse
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has published a new website to help people who have been victims of abuse and to help Church leaders minister to them and their families. This new resource is found at abuse.lds.org. The new website provides guidance and...
Disability Specialists in LDS Wards, Stakes, and Communities
The role of the stake and ward disability specialist is “to help facilitate increased participation and inclusion of Church members with disabilities.” Some responsibilities are including members with disabilities in Church meetings and activities, responding to...
Stake-Based Institute Options
Priesthood leaders are encouraged to make institute accessible to all young single adults (YSAs). Stake presidents have the option of creating stake-based institutes for YSAs who don’t have access to existing campus institute programs. Since their implementation...
Suicide: Myths and Facts
The article “Suicide: Myths and Facts” in the September Ensign helps us challenge myths about suicide and be better prepared to reach out to those who may need help. Did you know the following are all myths? Most suicides happen suddenly, without warning....
Watch LDS Face to Face with Elder Cook Answering Questions About Church History
In case you missed the live Face to Face devotional with Elder Quentin L. Cook where he and two Church historians answered questions about Church history, you can watch it online (and embedded below).
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Over 800,000 people die by suicide worldwide every year. In the United States, suicide rates have surged to the highest levels in nearly 30 years, with increases in every age group. As part of ongoing efforts...
LDS Guide “Preventing Suicide and Responding after a Loss”
As part of ongoing efforts to help prevent suicide, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent a notice to all leaders worldwide inviting everyone to “take an active role within their communities to minister to those who have thoughts of suicide or who are...
Updates to LCR & LDS Tools to Support Changes in Reporting for Ministering
Today, updates were made to the Leader and Clerk Resources (LCR) (online at lds.org/lcr) to support the management of ministering assignments and the recording of ministering interviews. An updated version of the LDS Tools app is also available so you can update your...
LDS Mutual Theme for 2019: “If ye love me, keep my commandments”
The LDS Mutual theme for 2019 is “If ye love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15). The purpose of the yearly theme is to provide opportunities for youth worldwide to learn about, study, internalize, and apply the principles taught in the scripture. Youth are...
LDS Leaders Can Send Emails to Members Using Leader and Clerk Resources (LCR)
LDS leaders can use a function in Leader and Clerk Resources (lds.org/lcr) to send emails to members. In addition to members of the ward council, now ward auxiliary presidencies and ward mission leaders can also use the “Send a Message” feature to send...
Ministering Principles in LDS Ensign, Liahona Magazines
Beginning in June, the Ensign and Liahona began publishing a ministering principle each month to strengthen women, men, young women, and young men in their ministering efforts. The June issue, for example, teaches “Five Things Good Listeners Do,” and the July issue...
LDS Church Answers Additional Questions About Ministering and Melchizedek Priesthood Quorums
The Church sent a notice to stake and ward leaders with additional frequently asked questions about ministering and recent changes in Melchizedek Priesthood quorums and Relief Societies. Here are a few of the key answers provided: Clarifies that ministering interviews...
Video: A Vision of Ministering
Yesterday, the Church published training videos about the new ministering effort that was announced by President Russell M. Nelson in the April 2018 general conference to increase our focus on Christlike caring for others. The videos are published at...
New Instructional Videos for Ministering with Strengthened Melchizedek Priesthood Quorums & Relief Societies
When President Russell M. Nelson announced the historic changes at general conference on April 1 about restructuring Melchizedek Priesthood quorums (elders quorums and high priests groups) and ministering that replaced home and visiting teaching, the Church published...
