After Interview Melchizedek priesthood
Help the Member Feel Godâs Love
As a Church leader, you represent the Savior. An important part of His mission is to communicate Godâs love to His children (see John 3:16â17). When members come to you for an interview or for help with a personal challenge, often what they need most is to know that Heavenly Father loves them. This love can strengthen them and inspire them to come unto Christ, repent of sin, and make good choices.
The scriptures and the words of latter-day prophets invite the Spirit and teach pure doctrine. Use them often, with sensitivity and love, when you meet with members. Use them to inspire and encourage, not to condemn, coerce, or cause fear (see Luke 9:56).
Schedule plenty of time for the meeting. The member should not feel that you are too busy. Give him or her your full attention.
Help the Member Draw upon the Saviorâs Power
Jesus Christ took upon Himself our sins âthat he might blot out [our] transgressions according to the power of his deliveranceâ (Alma 7:13). He also took upon Himself our afflictions, pain, and infirmities âthat he may know ⦠how to succor his peopleâ (see Alma 7:11â12).
Encourage members to turn to Him. Help them draw upon His power to strengthen, comfort, and redeem. This power comes by exercising faith in Jesus Christ, following His example, receiving priesthood ordinances, keeping covenants, and acting on promptings from the Holy Ghost.
Help the Member Feel Comfortable and Safe
Some members have had experiences that make them feel anxious or overwhelmed when they meet with a Church leader. Seek ways to help them feel calm, safe, and comfortable. Find out from the member what you can do to help.
Always give the member the option of having someone else be present during an interview or meeting. When meeting with a member of the opposite sex, a child, or a youth, ensure that a parent or another adult is present. He or she may join the meeting or wait outside the room, depending on the preferences of the member with whom you are meeting.
If meeting at the meetinghouse makes the member uncomfortable, decide together on a different place to meet. Find a place where the Holy Ghost can be present and you can keep confidences. Also consider your own safety and the safety of the member. For information about meeting with members virtually, see 31.4.
Another important part of helping members feel safe is keeping confidences. Reassure the member that your conversation will be confidential.
Do not share confidential information with anyoneâincluding your spouse or other Church leadersâunless the member gives permission. Continue to keep such matters confidential even after you are released. Breaking confidences can harm a memberâs faith, trust, and testimony. Members are more likely to seek help from Church leaders if they know that what they share will be kept confidential.
For more information about confidentiality, including legal information, see 32.4.4.
6 Ucon Stake Priesthood Training The Interview Personal Priesthood Interviews Ucon Stake Priesthood Training Home Teaching Interviews Potential HT interview Topics Concerns about a family Functionality as a companionship A family’s spiritual growth A family’s progress on FHE, family prayers Need for Bishop intervention Status of youth in the home …more Done by Counselors and Assistants
11 Ucon Stake Priesthood Training Worthiness Issues “Brother, Im so sorry this issue is plaguing you. I know that can be an especially difficult challenge. Our Bishop holds very special keys to help you with any addiction that may exist and to also guide you through the repentance process if that is needed. I know he would be eager to help you and would show great love and understanding. “
13 Ucon Stake Priesthood Training Potential Challenges ADMINISTER MINISTER Collect Home teaching results Record Home teaching results in the computer Review families not assigned list Make HT assignments Dissolve and reform new companionships Attend Ward Council Attend PEC meetings Attend Stake training Arrange for weekly quorum instruction Perform financial needs assessments Identify up and coming youth Assist in moves and other physical labor Blessing to the sick Instructing your quorum Doing home teaching Blessing your children Family Home evening Bearing your testimony Ordaining a prospective elder PPIs PPIs
5 Ucon Stake Priesthood Training The Interview Personal Priesthood Interviews Ucon Stake Priesthood Training PPI Potential Topics of the Interview Personal Prayers Spiritual Growth Testimony of Atonement Relationships with the Savior Marriage and Children Scripture study Sabbath Day Observance ….many others Done only by Elders Quorum Presidents High Priest Group Leaders
8 Ucon Stake Priesthood Training PPI Ucon Stake Priesthood Training Guidelines Start & end meeting with prayer Seek the spirit for inspiration during the meeting Include topics as directed by the spirit Keep the meeting short, but allow time Be non-judgmental, convey love and understanding Provide counsel as spiritually directed Keep notes for follow-up in future interviews
FAQ
What is the main role of the Melchizedek Priesthood?
What are the five offices of the Melchizedek Priesthood?
- Elder. Elders are called to teach, expound, exhort, baptize, and watch over the Church (see D&C 20:42). …
- High Priest. …
- Patriarch. …
- Seventy. …
- Apostle.
How do you confirm the Melchizedek Priesthood?
How long does it take to get Melchizedek Priesthood?
