Young men and young women in South Korea, Mexico, Bolivia and Ecuador gathered in their local communities to foster a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
"Being able to step back and serve other people, that is a beautiful, beautiful thing and helps us to walk the pathway of healing," BYU professor Justin Dyer said.
Young Women General President Emily Belle Freeman and Young Men General President Steven J. Lund shared historic insights about the Church’s youth program as keynote speakers at the Church History Symposium.
John G. Bytheway, Member of the Young Men General Advisory Council
While compliments are wonderful, competencies — the ability to do something successfully or efficiently — help young men develop useful skills and build appropriate feelings of self worth.
Evidence suggests scripture study, family prayer, church attendance and belief in the restored gospel are supported by and supportive of temple attendance, which then connects to better mental health.
While commending students for their efforts, President Lund said he wished to address a topic even more important than education — “which is saying a lot.”
Mark J. Wiest, Member of the Young Men general advisory council
Planning youth activities well in advance helps generate anticipation, increases involvement and builds testimonies of Jesus Christ, writes Young Men general advisory council member.
Paul Maurice Harman, Member of the Young Men general advisory council
Young Men general advisory council member writes, "As we strive to love the young men one by one and show that love with our words and deeds, we are truly following the Savior’s example."