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The A-Z of Ministering by Duncan Horne

Ministering describes the collective and organised effort in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where members keep in regular contact with one another to offer spiritual support and welfare assistance

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Unlike the previous method of 'home teaching' where numbers of people contacted/visited were recorded and the pressure always seemed on to visit everyone to report 100%, the new system of 'ministering' focuses less on numbers and more on people.

Each month, the EQ and RS Presidencies will follow-up with assigned ministers to check on their assignments, and how those they minister to are doing. Each quarter, ministers will be required to give a report of their ministering work, where they can discuss with a leader about the skills, talents, struggles and work done with the members of the church.

This information can help the EQ and RS Presidents be more informed of the people they serve, and assist them in planning to serve, teach and guide church members, address their needs, and help them to be more involved in the church. It can also help Branch Presidencies in planning sacrament services and administering welfare to those in need.

If you are a minister, be prepared to be accountable for your work to your EQ or RS Presidencies. Also realise that ultimately, we are all accountable to the Lord for our efforts to do His will.