[MUSIC PLAYING] In ministering
interviews, leaders help ministering sisters grow
in their capacity to receive and act upon revelation that
will guide their service. It's more than a time to
simply gather information, it's a time to counsel
together in order to receive revelation that
will bless God's children. To allow your
presidency to focus on the spiritual
nature of the work, resources such as additional
ministering secretaries or technology can help
to establish an organized scheduling process. Opening with a prayer
will invite the Spirit to direct your discussion. The Spirit can reveal simple
but important thoughts and ideas before, during, and
after the conversation, and while ministering. Sharing insights from the
scriptures or instruction from our prophet
and Church leaders will also be helpful
and introduce ideas. As a leader, you minister
to each ministering sister and can be guided by the
Spirit to meet her needs. What will help her? Do you discern any
unspoken challenges? How can you support
her and her family? As the sister feels your
love and genuine interest, she will understand what
true ministering can be.
In counseling together about
the companionships assigned sisters, the Spirit
can help each of you to identify next steps. You might discuss topics such
as what the companionship is already doing to serve their
sisters, specific needs or concerns that
they're aware of, and how to include their
sisters' strengths in the work. You might also invite
ministering sisters to identify thoughts or ideas
that came into their minds during your time together,
and encourage them to act upon that revelation. Or help the ministering
sisters identify needs that may require
additional support from the elders quorum, Relief
Society, ward council, bishop, or others. Most importantly, create an
atmosphere of sincere love and appreciation
for their efforts to minister even if
they're just beginning or don't know how to start. As you counsel together under
the guidance of the Spirit, you will each be edified
and rejoice together. [MUSIC PLAYING]