The Council System
Readings:
| Church Handbook 2 | Chapter 4 - The Ward Council |
| Author | Title |
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| Pres. N. Eldon Tanner | New Emphasis on Church Councils |
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Pres. Ezra Taft Benson |
Church Government through Councils |
| Elder M. Russell Ballard | Strength in Counsel |
| Counseling with Our Councils | |
| Elder Bruce R. McConkie | Stand Independent above All Other Creatures |
Questions for Review:
1. What are the two types of councils in the Church? (Pres. Tanner, "New Emphasis on Church Councils")
2. According to President Stephen L. Richards, what is the wisdom and
benefit of working in councils? (Pres. Benson, "Church Government
through Councils")
3. What is the relationship between temporal and spiritual salvation?
(Elder McConkie, "Stand Independent above All Other Creatures")
4. What are some of the objectives of councils? (Elder Ballard, "Strength in Counsel")
5. What were some of Elder Ballard's suggestions for effective service in councils? (Elder Ballard, "Strength in Counsel")