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General Conference Odyssey from the October 1980 Priesthood session<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

I keep running into talks that emphasize ministering to one another. I don\u2019t know if it\u2019s inspired timing or if this topic is of such great importance, it\u2019s always being talked about.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, here we go again. What is the big deal about Ministering? We\u2019ve already established that it isn\u2019t that different from Home and Visiting teaching. If you were already diligent, you can simply continue along your way. If you weren\u2019t diligent, you can recommit yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n

One thing everyone should do is make sure they are asking the fundamental question, sincerely: What can I do for you?<\/em> Okay, don\u2019t laugh too hard. Yes, we all ask a form of this question on our way out the door, secretly hoping they\u2019ll never call, but what if we actually mean it? And make it sound like we mean it. And even follow\u00a0up on past concerns to see if things are better or not, and what can we do to help things get better.<\/span><\/p>\n

Leaders are clearly being asked to be more accountable. Those interviews are going to \"\"<\/a>be taxing. Especially, when some people will make themselves difficult to reach. But why would they make themselves difficult to reach? Are they trying to avoid their own accountability? Why else would you never make time to discuss someone you care about? You know, our technology makes it virtually impossible to avoid people completely. It is so easy to text, email, Facetime, Google Hang-out, call from your car, or even connect long-distance with minimal cost.\u00a0<\/span>Pres. Kimball states, <\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cPlease be ever alert to the needs of the precious individuals and families. \u2026 Be mindful always of the members of your flock who are sad, lonely, bereaved, or bereft. There are always some among us who need our special care and attention. We must never forget or overlook them.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

He is speaking more to the Stake Presidents and Bishops in this conference, but we are their eyes and hands, therefore, all of us are accountable for better ministering.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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