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Outline of Training Topics for new YSA Bishops

The following is one possible outline of topics which should be covered when training a new YSA bishop.

OVERVIEW
1. Review a bishop's many roles: Judge in Israel, Presiding High Priest, Welfare, Finances and Priests' Quorum
2. Bishop as teacher: teach doctrine and principles, build faith, strengthen testimony, access blessings of the Atonement (see D&C 43:8-10)
3. Use of priesthood keys
4. Study and teach from CHI (see D&C 107:99)
5. Utilize the stake presidency and high council as resources
MINISTER: "SHEPHERDS OF THE FLOCK" (SEE 3 NEPHI 19:7-13)
1. One-on-one ministry: learn names, visit homes, interviews
2. Assist members to resolve concerns using the scriptures, teachings of the Brethren and prayer
3. Meet regularly with EQP & RSP
4. Appropriate contact with sisters
5. Balance: personal, family and employment responsibilities
6. Delegate (consider Asst. Executive Secretary if needed)
7. Home and visiting teaching: review, monthly reports
ADMINISTER
1. Mission candidates: online application, thorough/searching interview and contact other Bishops
2. Pornography: "Helping Those Who Struggle with Pornography"; "LDS Family Addiction Recovery Program "; "Covenant Eyes "; professional counselors
3. How are BYU wards different from CHI description?
4. Organize quickly (otherwise always catching up)
5. Monday night activities on campus
6. Membership guidelines: eligible to attend, engaged members
7. Recommending temple ordinance and veil workers
SUNDAYS
1. Sacrament Meeting
  1. Topics: focus on doctrines and principles from the Savior's ministry and plan of salvation
  2. Prelude music
  3. Preparation: topics, prepare the speakers (see draft), prayers, sacrament
  4. Bishopric seated 5 minutes before the meeting begins
  5. Announcements (business only)
  6. Relatively brief talks (5-7 minutes) in general
  7. Pure testimony, teach regarding (refer to Elder Ballard's conference address)
  8. Bishop should speak to his ward regularly (Bishop as teacher)
  9. Sustain/Release format (see CHI, pgs. 47-48)
2. Other meetings/events
  1. Chart of ward meetings/ward callings (see CHI, pgs. 72-73, 52-56)
  2. Attendance at meetings: Sunday School, priesthood and relief society
  3. Temple recommend interviews: represent Savior; forms; prior Bishops; garment statement
  4. Callings: CHI, establishing stewardships ("extend call" v. "asking")
  5. Temple and marriage preparation: classes, interviews, Preparing to Enter The Holy Temple

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