Mormon Church

Recently, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, spoke to Mormon teachers and leaders at the Church Educational System fireside about teaching as a Christ-like activity. President Uchtdorf is the second counselor to the Mormon prophet.

President Uchtdorf said, “The call to teach is an opportunity to follow Jesus Christ, the Master Teacher.” He offered five suggestions to help teachers educate students spiritually in a manner that is pleasing to our Savior, Jesus Christ:

1. Center our teachings on Jesus Christ in order to help our students center their lives on Jesus Christ and grow in their love for Him.
2. Teach truth. He instructed teachers to not be afraid of the truth. Teach it with courage and teach it so clearly it won’t be misunderstood. Focus on the core doctrine.
3. Teach by the Spirit. The Holy Ghost has the power to testify to listeners of the truthfulness of what is being taught. He also knows what the students need to hear. When a teacher is guided by the Holy Ghost (Holy Spirit) he will have a better chance of reaching a student’s heart and mind.
4. Teach from the heart. Students are influenced best when the teacher is sincere and has a testimony of what she is teaching.
5. Testify. Mormons sometimes say that if we fail to share our testimony of the truthfulness of what we are teaching, we leave the students without the main thing they came for. It is important, after offering information, to be certain students know the doctrine is true and that you believe it. (more…)

God never promised life would be easy. In fact, trials are one reason we were sent here to live on earth. Through our trials, we learn to trust God and to

turn to Him for comfort and hope. A new website by the Mormons offers counsel and inspiration for those seeking to hold on to hope in the most difficult of circumstances. (more…)