What church callings did you serve in?
Funnily enough, when I was struggling with my attraction to both men and women, I was called to be the Mia Maids president. While others might have seen this as an opportunity to throw themselves into their calling and forget their worldly troubles, I saw it as proof the leaders were not divinely inspired. Didn't they know how sinful and dirty I was?
bennjhI held a variety of callings in the church.
For those unaware, a "calling" is considered to be a volunteer position in the church for which you are not paid any salary or stipend (unless you are a general authority).
As a youth (age 12-17) I was involved in each class presidency (president of the 12-13 year olds, president of the 14-15 year olds, 1st counselor of the 16-17 year olds). As an 18 year old, I was the youth president of a missionary training camp called "Camp Helaman" or "Sons of Helaman". As a missionary, I was a district leader and trainer. As an adult, I have been involved in presiding over the young men's organization on a local level. I have been involved in the local Sunday School presidency and provided trainings to other teachers on curriculum. I have been a local scout master, and I have been a bishop's secretary twice (sometimes referred to as the executive secretary).
I have always been very involved in each responsibility given to me. I took pride in feeling like my service was building god's kingdom.
I lost my testimony while a member of the Sunday School presidency, and officially resigned from my volunteer position while serving as the bishop's secretary the second time.
After my testimony shattered, all I could think about was how much time and energy I had given to the church for all those years; time that I could have devoted to my family instead. Since that day, I have chosen to give my family all of my time and make them the focus of my spiritual rejuvenation and service.
curtishartleySecretary of the Deacon's Quorum
bakiraka01I was my ward Music Director for about 3 or 4 years before I left. Before that I had various minor callings like a secretary.
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