Study Guide for "Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers"

In this talk, President Dallin H. Oaks presents the General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers of the Church for sustaining by the members. He outlines the process of sustaining and invites members to express their votes. He also acknowledges the service of those being released from their callings and introduces those who are newly called.

Before Reading

Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:

What is the purpose of sustaining leaders in the Church?
How does the Church handle opposition to sustaining?
What is the role of Area Seventies in the Church?
How does the Church express gratitude to those who are released from their callings?
What is the process of sustaining new leaders in the Church?

Topics

Understanding the Sustaining Process

President Oaks explains the process of sustaining leaders in the Church. This includes sustaining the prophet, counselors in the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers. The sustaining process is a way for members to show their support and willingness to follow these leaders.

Brothers and sisters, I will now present to you the General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers of the Church for your sustaining vote.

Please express your vote in the usual way wherever you may be.

What is the purpose of the sustaining process in the Church?
Why is it important for members to sustain Church leaders?
How do you personally approach the sustaining process in the Church?
What does it mean to you to sustain Church leaders?

Handling Opposition to Sustaining

President Oaks instructs that those who oppose any of the proposals should contact their stake president. This provides a way for concerns to be addressed appropriately and privately.

If there are those who oppose any of the proposals as set forth, we ask that you contact your stake president.

Again, we invite those who may have opposed any of the proposals to contact their stake presidents.

How does the Church handle opposition in the sustaining process?
Why is it important for opposition to be addressed privately with a stake president?
How do you feel knowing that the Church provides a way for opposition to be addressed?
Why do you think it's important to voice concerns appropriately in the Church?

Appreciating the Service of Released Leaders

President Oaks expresses gratitude to those who are being released from their callings. This includes Area Seventies and the Young Men General Presidency. He invites members to join in expressing appreciation for their service.

It is proposed that we release the following as Area Seventies: Elders Jorge T. Becerra, Mark S. Bryce, Jeremy R. Jaggi, Kelly R. Johnson, Adeyinka A. Ojediran, and Moisés Villanueva.

It is proposed that we release with heartfelt gratitude the Young Men General Presidency as follows: Stephen W. Owen as President, Douglas D. Holmes as First Counselor, and M. Joseph Brough as Second Counselor.

How does the Church express gratitude to those who are released from their callings?
Why is it important to appreciate the service of Church leaders?
How can you personally show gratitude to those who serve in Church callings?
How has the service of Church leaders impacted your life?

Sustaining New Leaders

President Oaks presents new leaders for sustaining, including General Authority Seventies, Area Seventies, and the new Young Men General Presidency. He invites members to express their votes in favor or opposition.

It is proposed that we sustain the following as General Authority Seventies: Jorge T. Becerra, Matthew S. Holland, William K. Jackson, Jeremy R. Jaggi, Kelly R. Johnson, Thierry K. Mutombo, Adeyinka A. Ojediran, Ciro Schmeil, and Moisés Villanueva.

It is proposed that we sustain as the new Young Men General Presidency Steven J. Lund as President, Ahmad Saleem Corbitt as First Counselor, and Bradley Ray Wilcox as Second Counselor.

What is the process of sustaining new leaders in the Church?
Why is it important for members to sustain new Church leaders?
How do you feel when new leaders are called in the Church?
What can you do to support and sustain new Church leaders?

Continued Faith and Prayers for Church Leaders

President Oaks thanks members for their continued faith and prayers on behalf of Church leaders. He emphasizes the importance of supporting Church leaders through faith and prayer.

We thank you for your continued faith and prayers in behalf of the leaders of the Church.

Why are faith and prayers important in supporting Church leaders?
How can our faith and prayers benefit Church leaders?
How can you increase your prayers and faith on behalf of Church leaders?
What experiences have you had where your prayers have supported Church leaders?