Ministering basics
What is watching over, caring for, and serving others?
Ministering.
In John 21:15–17, what did Jesus repeatedly ask Peter to do?
Feed His sheep and lambs.
You must be assigned to someone before you can minister to them.
False. Formal assignments organize care, but anyone can offer Christlike service to someone in need.
Who, whithin the church has the responsibility to minister to others?
All members.
In Mosiah 18:8–9 what are 3 things we promised when we are baptized?
Bear one another's burdens
Mourning with those who mourn
Comforting those who stand in need of comfort
Ministering is successful only when you visit someone in person.
False. Ministering can happen through many forms of meaningful contact and service.
Loving, teaching, comforting, praying for and serving, are forms to minister as who?
The Savior
What is the commandment in Matthew 22: 39
Love thy neighbour as thyself.
Every person or family you minister to needs the same amount of attention.
False. Ministering is individualized according to people's circumstances, needs, and preferences.
Mention 3 examples on how we can minister.
Phone calls
Personal visits
Text messages
Acts of service
Prayer
In 3 Nephi 17, the Savior ministered to a large gathering of people, yet He took time to bless the little children individually. What important principle does this teach us about ministering?
Ministering is personal. We should seek to recognize and respond to individuals with love, compassion, and attention to their unique needs.
Is it OK to contact the person we minister to every couple months?
True. Depending on the needs of the person, you can contact them as often as necessary.
Focusing on the person's needs instead of just sharing a message.
What can we learn from this scripture when we are not sure how to minister? 1 Nephi 3:7
The lord will prepare a way to fullfil our responsibilities.
If you discover a serious need that is beyond your ability to address, you should handle it alone because you are the assigned ministering person.
False. You can counsel with appropriate Church leaders and coordinate additional support. Confidential information should be shared carefully and only with appropriate people.