by Larry Richman | May 11, 2020
Even in difficult times, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic we are experiencing now, ministering brothers and sisters will discover that there are varied ways to provide needed support to their assigned individuals and families. Whether ministering is done in person...
by Larry Richman | Jul 2, 2019
Nearly half of adults in the United States feel lonely, left out, or isolated from others. It’s important to feel included. It’s a fundamental human need, and when we feel excluded, it hurts. As members of the Church, we need to reach out in love. What we say and what...
by Larry Richman | May 24, 2019
The music video “Ministering Angels” reminds us that we are Christ’s ministering angles here on earth. Latter-day Saint musician Mary Hiett composed this song to remind us of the purpose of ministering—a higher, holier approach to caring for others. ...
by Larry Richman | Apr 24, 2019
The Church’s new video “Ministering as the Savior Does” shows great examples of ministering. Mia Maids and Laurels have only had ministering assignments since April of 2018. Listen to young women relate their experiences in ministering and their deep...
by Larry Richman | Dec 5, 2018
The Church’s website at ministering.lds.org has been updated with articles and videos that teach principles to leaders and members of what ministering like the Savior should look like. New resources will be added to the site each month that relate to the...
by Larry Richman | Aug 3, 2018
“The flexibility of ministering should allow the Spirit to guide our efforts, not lead us to relax.” That’s the message from Sister Jean B. Bingham, Relief Society General President in a message to be included in the December 2018 issue of the...
by Larry Richman | Aug 2, 2018
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...
by Larry Richman | Jun 7, 2018
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...
by Larry Richman | May 16, 2018
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...
by Larry Richman | Apr 13, 2018
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...
by Larry Richman | Apr 13, 2018
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...
by Larry Richman | Apr 2, 2018
To learn more about the historic announcements made by President Russell M. Nelson at this weekend’s LDS general conference, see the site ministering.lds.org to read a letter from the First Presidency and a list of frequently asked questions. This information is...
by Larry Richman | Oct 23, 2017
Visiting teaching is about more than just visiting a sister and giving her a prepared lesson. In fact, the Relief Society General Presidency believes that so much that they have changed the monthly messages published in the Ensign and Liahona magazines. Beginning in...
by Larry Richman | Feb 11, 2016
Editors note (June 4, 2018): Ministering Resources has been renamed Counseling Resources. Four new topics have been added to Ministering Resources (CounselingResources.lds.org) to support stake and ward leaders as they minister to the following groups of members:...
