You can watch Elder Kearon’s talk here.

Elder Kearon teaches that serving in Church callings is not just fulfilling an assignment but participating in the work of Jesus Christ—“His business.” He emphasises that callings are inspired and tailor-made for our growth, helping us develop Christlike attributes such as humility, charity, and faith.

He acknowledges that callings can be stretching, inconvenient, or even confusing at times, but assures that service always blesses us spiritually. Ultimately, what matters most is how we serve, not where we serve. By accepting and magnifying callings, we join the Saviour in His redeeming work and deepen our discipleship.

Key quotes and questions to discuss or ponder

Can you remember the first time you received a Church calling? How did you feel? (Paragraphs 1-5)

‘I came to see purpose and power in each calling I received, and with hindsight, the bishop’s inspiration came to make sense to me.’ (Paragraph 6)

Have you seen power and purpose in each calling you have received?

‘Common consent is not a mere formality but a beautiful mix of our agency, unity and faith.’ (Paragraph 8)

‘Will we always agree with those we are invited to sustain? Will we always think they are doing a good job and serving as the Saviour would? Perhaps not, and we might be right, but as we pray for them and they for us, important bridges of unity are built.’ (Paragraph 8)

How can we sustain others in their callings?

‘When callings change in ways that deeply impact you or your family, it can require great faith and trust in the Lord while you adjust.’ (Paragraph 10)

How have past callings stretched you?

’I have learned over and over again that—whatever our offering—in the Lord’s economy we always come out ahead.’ (Paragraph 12)

What do you think Elder Kearon mans when he says that in the Lord’s economy we always come out ahead?

‘It really isn’t where we serve but how that matters to the Lord.’ (Paragraph 14)

Why is how we serve more important than where we serve?

‘While today is certainly solemn in purpose, it is also a day full of gratitude and rejoicing at the opportunity for the whole Church to come together and exercise common consent.’ (Paragraph 17)

How can we sustain President Oaks?

‘He needs you, and He needs me. Life is better—everything is better—when we are about His business.’ (Paragraph 19)

How can we ensure that when we work in our callings we are about ‘His business’?

Invitations and applications:

Accept callings willingly.

See callings as personal growth opportunities.

Focus on how you serve.

Offer your whole self to the Lord.

Trust in the Lord’s blessings.

Be about the Saviour’s work daily.

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