The Lord and the Stake Presidency value greatly your service on the Stake High Council. As stated in Handbook 2, 15.3, you serve as an extension of the presidency empowered to “help oversee the work of the Church in the stake.” Because you are called by the Lord with a scriptural mandate (D&C 102:1), we honor you and trust you will succeed in your service.
This document was prepared to help you become the most effective High Councilor possible, empowered to move forward the Work of Salvation in our stake.
As a member of the Stake Priesthood Executive Committee:
- Live the gospel so you can receive revelation and be an example to others
- Bear fervent testimony of the gospel and of the Lord’s hand in stake matters
- Be a faithful home teacher
- Attend the temple regularly, including service in the temple when circumstances allow
- Complete assignments as outlined by the Stake Presidency and Handbook 2, 15.3.
To assist in being an effective High Councilor:
- Notify a presidency member in advance when you are unable to attend a PEC meeting
- Monitor and report on your assignments listed on the online High Councilor Tasks tracking sheet at least weekly
- Regularly check your box in the stake clerk’s office
- Check and reply to emails, phone messages and text messages at least once every 24 hours and notify a member of the stake presidency when you are unable to check that often
- Make yourself available at least once each month to meet personally in a stewardship interview with your assigned member of the stake presidency
- Prior to each Stake PEC meeting review the online agenda and update any stake business or agenda items that pertain to you to help expedite stake business discussions
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