Church and family councils are one of the best resources available to us in winning the battle for the souls of our Father’s children. I feel strongly that the best way to help lift the burden of leadership-both in the church and in the family is to invite council members to assist in finding the answers and implementing the solutions that the gospel of Jesus Christ provides.
So writes Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Long a student of the workings of the Church council system, Elder Ballard shows that the pattern for government by councils is divinely inspired, and he points out the wisdom and strength available in properly conducted Church and family councils. He teaches, for example,
• How to plan and conduct a truly effective council meeting,
• What individual council members can bring to their assignments, and
• How to make better use of the combined inspiration, wisdom, and experience of all council members.
He reminds us, too, of the unique perspectives that women bring to Church and family councils: “It is a short-sighted priesthood leader who does not see the value of calling upon the sisters to share the understanding and inspiration they possess.”
Elder Ballard teaches these principles from experience. Having served as a bishop, a mission president, one of the presidents of the Seventy, and a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, he has participated in councils on many levels of Church administration.
This is a book that you as a priesthood leader, auxiliary leader, or parent will want to read. The insights and suggestions you find here will enable you to minister more powerfully to those you serve, both in the church and in your family.
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