Inside Church Headquarters | The Power of Councils
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Published 2021-10-02
This Church News documentary, titled “Inside Church Headquarters,” examines the essential role of councils in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, beginning with the Council of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and extending to stake, ward and family councils. It highlights the need for women’s voices in councils. Members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and general women leaders also speak about the purpose and functions of three of the Church’s executive councils: the Missionary Executive Council, the Temple and Family History Executive Council, and the Priesthood and Family Executive Council.
“In the abundance of counsel, there is wisdom,” said Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency. “When the Prophet Joseph Smith was called, he taught the world, and he taught all of us for the first time, the first principle about the plan of salvation is that our Heavenly Father introduced it in a great council in heaven. So, as Latter-day Saints, we begin with councils.”
The council system, said President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “is the way you move things safely and solidly from where it is to where it needs to be.”
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All Comments (21)
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I LOVE and completely Sustain our Church Leaders! I’m so grateful for them all!
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In order to bring back Zion from above, we must build Zion beneath. We must all see eye to eye, single to Gods Glory! The forthcoming calamities will either unite your relationship with God, or destroy it… It’s your choice! Please unite with Him!
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Our earthly leaders are so amazing, gracious, meekness and modest! So inspiring to watch.
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I hope we begin using this video as a resource in our ward and stakes to train our leaders, including the youth.
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So wonderful to see how the Lord values all of our voices.
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Wonderful of the Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints to share ✨ Thank you for this heartfelt video 💫🙏
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Indeed UNITY IS STRENGTH. Effort within us will automatically come as we'll be putting our Heavenly Father at the forefront. Love this video sooo much. Thank you very much my leaders.
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I really enjoyed this look into the council settings, the thoughts and the complete dedication of our leaders into the running of the whole church. I, being a woman, also appreciated the loving inclusion of our femsle leaders in everthing to do with the leadership and guidance of the church. I have been an adult, convert, member for 28 yrs now, and have never regretted a day of that membership. I feel safe, loved, included, appreciated and taught from Heaven on high. Sometimes not something that happens in our own individual lives. What a wonderful church this is.. well of course it is, it is the Lord's Church lead by the Lord's most beloved and trusted people. Thankyou for all you do, our leaders everywhere. Thankyou for keeping us safe in this crazy world. And thankyou for letting us look inside rooms most of us will never see and also for hearing words and sentiments that help us grow more.
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Thank you for this valuable insight into the eternal principle of council, on earth as it is in Heaven.
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Thank you brethren and sisters for being such inspirational leaders and the great demonstration of love for one another, the Lord and the people. We love you and sustain you. Stay safe.
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What beautiful brothers and sisters doing what the Lord wants with love and compassion
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Thanks for teaching us the Lord's way to reveal knowledge to His Church.
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I'm so inspired to learn how Coucils are so important in every organization by counselling one another. And i was amazed to watch at our beloved leaders of the Church, the manner they interact with one another during the council. Oh, ever happy with smiles. We're indeed learning from our loving leaders. From South Africa, Sausville Ward in Mabopane Stake.
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I love the way LDS allow women to have an equal part in the church. Many other faiths, especially Jehovah's Witnesses do not allow women to do anything. You tell less than nothing in that. Women have a mind , brains and ability, which are God given. Thanking you in Jesus name, amen.
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Love the truths and doctrine taught here. This is the pattern that should be followed at church and home. Wonderful to see how powerful the council pattern works seeing our leaders do it. Thank you for this.
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I am just so happy knowing that this church is being guided by God thru his servants!
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I hope we continue to understand the process of revelation as you are teaching here.
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How beautiful it is that the Lord allows us to use our personal experiences and the revelation we’ve received to guide each other to the truth of the needs of those we serve.
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This excellent presentation of how our leaders counsel with one another is applicable to all of us and a great example for how we can lead our families and receive our own revelation.
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Enjoyed this insight into Church Councils and I’ve gained a better understanding of how important they are! Thank you!
