Ministering and The Good Shepherd

(From an email I wrote 2/21/23.)

The Lost Lamb, by Del Parson, © Del Parson

On my way to church Sunday morning I was listening to Elder Schmidt’s talk, “That They Might Know Thee,” from the last General Conference. He mentioned “…five names and titles [of Jesus Christ] that have application to each of us.”

The first of these, in particular, caught my attention: “Jesus is the Good Shepherd.” He went on to explain that “Similarly, Jesus wants us to be good shepherds, particularly in our families and as ministering brothers and sisters…For those sheep who may be wandering, good shepherds go into the wilderness to find the lost sheep and then stay with them until they return to safety. As good shepherds and as local conditions permit, we should seek to spend more time ministering to people in their homes. In our ministering, texting and technology should be used to enhance, not replace, personal contact.” (Emphasis added.)

Brethren I would also invite you to go out and find those that you minister to in their wildernesses. Let the Holy Ghost be your guide as to how and when. Heavenly Father loves each of his children and sends us to minister to each one by one because the worth of souls are great in his sight (Elder Bednar, One By One).

Have you ever had the following questions about ministering?

1. What is Ministering?
2. What can I do?
3. What should I know?
4. How do I start?

Answers to these questions can be found at the following webpage:

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/ministering/what-is-ministering?lang=eng

Brethren, thank you for all you do. I love you and, even more importantly, the Savior loves you. He lives and this is His work. In His name, Jesus Christ, Amen.