https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Young_Men%27s_Program&feed=atom&action=history Young Men's Program - Revision history 2024-03-28T13:44:35Z Revision history for this page on the wiki MediaWiki 1.29.1 https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Young_Men%27s_Program&diff=67672&oldid=prev Phicken at 05:32, 18 March 2022 2022-03-18T05:32:37Z <p></p> <table class="diff diff-contentalign-left" data-mw="interface"> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <tr style='vertical-align: top;' lang='en'> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black; text-align: center;">Revision as of 05:32, 18 March 2022</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l1" >Line 1:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 1:</td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>'''The Young Men Organization''' of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] is an organization or help to the [[Priesthood<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">|priesthood</del>]]. Until January 2020 it included [[Scouting]] and the [[Duty to God]] program among its programs designed to help male members, ages 12 through 18. “The Young Men organization promotes the growth and development of each young man through instruction, activities, and combined Aaronic Priesthood-Young Women activities. The Young Men organization strengthens the work of the Aaronic Priesthood in the ward and gives support to the parents and the home.&quot;[https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/topic/young-men-presidency]</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>'''The Young Men Organization''' of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] is an organization or help to the [[<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Aaronic </ins>Priesthood]] <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">quorums</ins>. Until January 2020 it included [[Scouting]] and the [[Duty to God]] program among its programs designed to help male members, ages 12 through 18. “The Young Men organization promotes the growth and development of each young man through instruction, activities, and combined Aaronic Priesthood-Young Women activities. The Young Men organization strengthens the work of the Aaronic Priesthood in the ward and gives support to the parents and the home.&quot;[https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/topic/young-men-presidency]</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Until changes were announced in October 2019, each [[Ward|ward]] and [[Stake|stake]] had a Young Men presidency comprised of [[Melchizedek Priesthood]] holders. They served as advisers to the [[Aaronic Priesthood]] quorums: the president was the adviser to the [[Priests|priests]], the first counselor was the adviser to the [[Teachers|teachers]], and the second counselor was the adviser to the [[Deacons|deacons]]. The ward Young Men presidency served under the direction of the bishopric and the stake Young Men presidency served under the direction of the stake presidency. The Young Men general presidency was assisted by a general board to develop programs and materials and was under the direction of the [[General Authorities]].</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Until changes were announced in October 2019, each [[Ward|ward]] and [[Stake|stake]] had a Young Men presidency comprised of [[Melchizedek Priesthood]] holders. They served as advisers to the [[Aaronic Priesthood]] quorums: the president was the adviser to the [[Priests|priests]], the first counselor was the adviser to the [[Teachers|teachers]], and the second counselor was the adviser to the [[Deacons|deacons]]. The ward Young Men presidency served under the direction of the bishopric and the stake Young Men presidency served under the direction of the stake presidency. The Young Men general presidency was assisted by a general board to develop programs and materials and was under the direction of the [[General Authorities]].</div></td></tr> </table> Phicken https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Young_Men%27s_Program&diff=53671&oldid=prev Phicken at 00:09, 6 July 2020 2020-07-06T00:09:40Z <p></p> <table class="diff diff-contentalign-left" data-mw="interface"> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <tr style='vertical-align: top;' lang='en'> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black; text-align: center;">Revision as of 00:09, 6 July 2020</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l3" >Line 3:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 3:</td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Until changes were announced in October 2019, each [[Ward|ward]] and [[Stake|stake]] had a Young Men presidency comprised of [[Melchizedek Priesthood]] holders. 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The bishop and his counselors direct the work of the Aaronic Priesthood quorums and the Young Women classes in the ward.</div></td></tr> </table> Phicken https://www.mormonwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Young_Men%27s_Program&diff=53670&oldid=prev Phicken at 00:06, 6 July 2020 2020-07-06T00:06:56Z <p></p> <table class="diff diff-contentalign-left" data-mw="interface"> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <col class='diff-marker' /> <col class='diff-content' /> <tr style='vertical-align: top;' lang='en'> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan='2' style="background-color: white; color:black; text-align: center;">Revision as of 00:06, 6 July 2020</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l21" >Line 21:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 21:</td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>: At the general and stake levels, we will continue to have Young Men presidencies. At the stake level, a high councilor will be the Young Men president and will, with the high councilors assigned to Young Women and Primary, be part of the stake Aaronic Priesthood–Young Women committee. These brethren will work with the stake Young Women presidency on this committee. With a counselor to the stake president as chair, this committee will have increased importance because many of the programs and activities in the new Children and Youth initiative will be at the stake level.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>: At the general and stake levels, we will continue to have Young Men presidencies. At the stake level, a high councilor will be the Young Men president and will, with the high councilors assigned to Young Women and Primary, be part of the stake Aaronic Priesthood–Young Women committee. These brethren will work with the stake Young Women presidency on this committee. 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Until January 2020 it included [[Scouting]] and the [[Duty to God]] program among its programs designed to help male members, ages 12 through 18. “The Young Men organization promotes the growth and development of each young man through <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">quorum </del>instruction, <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">quorum </del>activities, and combined <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Young Men–[[</del>Young Women<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">]] </del>activities.&quot;[https://<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">www</del>.<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">lds</del>.org/<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">callings</del>/<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">aaronic</del>-<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">priesthood/leader</del>-<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">resources/biographies?lang=eng</del>]</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>'''The Young Men Organization''' of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] is an organization or help to the [[Priesthood|priesthood]]. Until January 2020 it included [[Scouting]] and the [[Duty to God]] program among its programs designed to help male members, ages 12 through 18. “The Young Men organization promotes the growth and development of each young man through instruction, activities, and combined <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Aaronic Priesthood-</ins>Young Women activities<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">. 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They served as advisers to the [[Aaronic Priesthood]] quorums: the president was the adviser to the [[Priests|priests]], the first counselor was the adviser to the [[Teachers|teachers]], and the second counselor was the adviser to the [[Deacons|deacons]]. The ward Young Men presidency served under the direction of the bishopric and the stake Young Men presidency served under the direction of the stake presidency. The Young Men general presidency was assisted by a general board to develop programs and materials and was under the direction of the [[General Authorities]].</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Until changes were announced in October 2019, each [[Ward|ward]] and [[Stake|stake]] had a Young Men presidency comprised of [[Melchizedek Priesthood]] holders. They served as advisers to the [[Aaronic Priesthood]] quorums: the president was the adviser to the [[Priests|priests]], the first counselor was the adviser to the [[Teachers|teachers]], and the second counselor was the adviser to the [[Deacons|deacons]]. The ward Young Men presidency served under the direction of the bishopric and the stake Young Men presidency served under the direction of the stake presidency. The Young Men general presidency was assisted by a general board to develop programs and materials and was under the direction of the [[General Authorities]].</div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l7" >Line 7:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 7:</td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>: In each ward, the Lord’s youth battalion is led by a bishop, a dedicated servant of God. His first and foremost responsibility is to care for the young men and young women of his ward. 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We also want to strengthen Aaronic Priesthood quorums and Young Women classes and provide support to bishops and other adult leaders as they serve this rising generation.<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/24nelson?lang=eng]</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>President Nelson then invited Elder [[Quentin L. 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Capable adult Young Men advisers will be called to assist the Aaronic Priesthood quorum presidencies and the bishopric in their duties. We are confident that more young men and young women will rise to the challenge and stay on the covenant path because of this laser-like focus on our youth. . . .</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>: It is our hope that bishoprics will give great emphasis and focus to the priesthood responsibilities of young men and help them in their quorum duties. Capable adult Young Men advisers will be called to assist the Aaronic Priesthood quorum presidencies and the bishopric in their duties. 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At the stake level, a high councilor will be the Young Men <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">president13 </del>and will, with the high councilors assigned to Young Women and Primary, be part of the stake Aaronic Priesthood–Young Women committee. These brethren will work with the stake Young Women presidency on this committee. With a counselor to the stake president as chair, this committee will have increased importance because many of the programs and activities in the new Children and Youth initiative will be at the stake level.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>: At the general and stake levels, we will continue to have Young Men presidencies. 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At the stake level, a high councilor will be the Young Men president13 and will, with the high councilors assigned to Young Women and Primary, be part of the stake Aaronic Priesthood–Young Women committee. These brethren will work with the stake Young Women presidency on this committee. 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Until 2020 it included [[Scouting]] and the [[Duty to God]] program among its programs designed to help male members, ages 12 through 18. “The Young Men organization promotes the growth and development of each young man through quorum instruction, quorum activities, and combined Young Men–[[Young Women]] activities.&quot;[https://www.lds.org/callings/aaronic-priesthood/leader-resources/biographies?lang=eng]</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>'''The Young Men Organization''' of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] is an organization or help to the [[Priesthood|priesthood]]. Until <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">January </ins>2020 it included [[Scouting]] and the [[Duty to God]] program among its programs designed to help male members, ages 12 through 18. “The Young Men organization promotes the growth and development of each young man through quorum instruction, quorum activities, and combined Young Men–[[Young Women]] activities.&quot;[https://www.lds.org/callings/aaronic-priesthood/leader-resources/biographies?lang=eng]</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Until changes were <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">implemented </del>in October 2019, each [[Ward|ward]] and [[Stake|stake]] <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">has </del>a Young Men presidency comprised of [[Melchizedek Priesthood]] holders. 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These changes align our practice with Doctrine and Covenants 107:15, which reads, “The bishopric is the presidency of this [Aaronic] priesthood, and holds the keys or authority of the same.”</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2">&#160;</td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>&#160;</div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2">&#160;</td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>: One of the scriptural duties of the bishop is to preside over the priests and to sit in council with them, teaching them the duties of their office. 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Until 2020 it included [[Scouting]] and the [[Duty to God]] program among its programs designed to help male members, ages 12 through 18. “The Young Men organization promotes the growth and development of each young man through quorum instruction, quorum activities, and combined Young Men–[[Young Women]] activities.&quot;[https://www.lds.org/callings/aaronic-priesthood/leader-resources/biographies?lang=eng]</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>'''The Young Men Organization''' of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints] is an organization or help to the [[Priesthood|priesthood]]. Until 2020 it included [[Scouting]] and the [[Duty to God]] program among its programs designed to help male members, ages 12 through 18. “The Young Men organization promotes the growth and development of each young man through quorum instruction, quorum activities, and combined Young Men–[[Young Women]] activities.&quot;[https://www.lds.org/callings/aaronic-priesthood/leader-resources/biographies?lang=eng]</div></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'>&#160;</td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr> <tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Each </del>[[Ward|ward]] and [[Stake|stake]] has a Young Men presidency comprised of [[Melchizedek Priesthood]] holders. 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The ward Young Men presidency serves under the direction of the bishopric and the stake Young Men presidency serves under the direction of the stake presidency. 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As President Nelson explained, Sister Bonnie H. Cordon will discuss changes for young women this evening. One purpose for the changes I will now discuss is to strengthen Aaronic Priesthood holders, quorums, and quorum presidencies. 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These faithful brethren have done much good, and we express appreciation to them.</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2">&#160;</td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2">&#160;</td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">: It is our hope that bishoprics will give great emphasis and focus to the priesthood responsibilities of young men and help them in their quorum duties. 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