Resources for LDS Young Women Leaders

Posted by Jenny Evans Jul 13, 2009

I just got back from chaperoning Youth Conference. Four stakes gathered at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio for games, workshops, and devotionals. And of course, let's not forget the dance.

Attending Youth Conference made me realize how simultaneously wonderful and challenging working with the youth of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can be. It's hard to take a group of 12 to 17 year old girls and try to help them form friendships, especially if you're from a small ward or branch. More and more girls don't come from homes with two active parents. There's always at least one girl who is determined to have a rotten attitude about everything. The list of problems goes on and on.

I think all Young Women's presidencies and teachers struggle with the same things, which is why I've compiled some resources for Young Women's leaders in these articles:

• Ideas for YW Mutual Activities
• Personal Progress Motivators
• Bulletin Board Ideas for the YW Room
• Dealing with Cell Phones and Texting in Class

What do you find is the most challenging aspect of your calling as a YW leader?