Resources Organized by Topic
Clicking on any of the following questions will take you to more information on that topic. You will also find any supporting materials necessary for implementing specific practices such as suggested meeting schedules, agendas, and training materials.
Ministering more effectively to young single adults
- Why are so many YSA members falling away from the church?
- How can I give each YSA member a meaningful calling in which faith is built and leadership is learned?
- How can I help YSA members who are trapped in sin repent?
- How can we help less-active YSA members return to faithful, committed activity in the church?
- How can we help YSAs (especially unmarried sisters) cope with depression and discouragement?
- How can we help YSAs find eternal companions?
- Resources for teaching and counseling YSAs - handouts, inspirational thoughts, lesson outlines, etc.
Administrative questions concerning YSA members
- How can I better organize my ward and stake to address the needs of YSA members?
- How can we organize our ward quickly at the beginning of the school year?
- When is it best to organize a YSA ward or branch, and when is it best to ask YSA members to attend a geographic ward?
- Administrative forms for organizing meetings and callings.
YSA Service Councils
One system that helps leaders both minister and administer is the use of YSA Service Councils. The following pieces explain how YSA Service Councils can address several of the questions listed above:
- Introduction to YSA Service Councils
- How YSA Service Councils increase activity levels and retention
- How YSA Service Councils promote lasting friendships
- How YSA Service Councils develop leadership opportunities
- How YSA Service Councils encourage and empower sisters
- How Bishops Feel about Using YSA Service Councils
- Training videos on the use of YSA Service Councils
Additional Questions
This site is not complete. We are currently looking for content which addresses the following topics. Please contact us if you have content that you would like to share!
- How should we address the imbalance of men and women in our ward?
- What are the secrets to organizing successful stake and regional YSA activities?
- How can I help YSA members develop habits of personal righteousness that will help them remain worthy and pure?
- How can I help YSA members approaching age 30 transition towards geographic ward membership in ways that strengthen their faith and commitment to the church?
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