Bill “Papa” Lee Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 One benefit of Church services and callings is the opportunities derived from such service. Things such as public speaking, self confidence, and even skills learned while doing service projects. Service projects now called "ministering opportunities", each can teach skills that can translate into the business world. Or when one learns enough doing repetitive tasks, some have become building contractors, movers, salesmen, and even motivational speakers, etc. i learned very early on, in my upbringing how to deliver sermons, and the art of always speaking to the persons in the back of the room. I also learned how to make eye contact, and make each student think you are speaking only to them. After becoming Mormon I had countless opportunities to teach and speak in front of both small and large audiences with even greater ease. I learned this craft so well, I began speaking on the topic of my profession, and on motivational issues. This allowed me to travel all over the State, and other States. I gained a reputation when I was in high demand. I praise God and my influences, be it my upbringing in one Church, and my instruction in our faith. I had a physically demands four hour class Thursday. Thanks to the prayers of those who care for the class was seccusful. Each time I am able to teach these classes, I raise a lot of money for the group I teach. In turn they pay me very, very well for my services. What skills have anyone you gained that has or have blessed you life, and that of your families? I don't just want to here from the faithful, but from those,who were members as well. 3
Duncan Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 in 3 Nephi something something, Jesus asks if there were any sick or lame and obviously he knew who they were but he wanted the people to know who was and so am I aware who is sick and in need of help? 2
Scott Lloyd Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 When I was ward choir director, I learned I could arrange and even compose music, something I never had supposed. 2
cacheman Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 8 hours ago, Bill "Papa" Lee said: What skills have anyone you gained that has or have blessed you life, and that of your families? I don't just want to here from the faithful, but from those,who were members as well. Similar to you, I benefited from experience with public speaking. When I was young, we lived in the Alaskan bush. Our congregation consisted of our family and occasional guests, so I had to give a talk every other week. This gave me experience on preparing, structuring, and delivering speeches. Later in life, I was able to give talks to larger ward congregations. My experience with preparation helped me deal with the anxiety of speaking to a larger group. I've never got over the fear and anxiety of public speaking (I really don't enjoy it! ), but the church speaking experiences taught me to accept the fear and still effectively deliver the material. In my work today, public speaking is a constant expectation, so I appreciate the church speaking experiences I had growing up. 2
Amulek Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 10 hours ago, Bill "Papa" Lee said: What skills have anyone you gained that has or have blessed you life, and that of your families? Being able to attend meetings. Don't get me wrong, learning how to do real work is great and all but, as Dave Barry said, "you are never going to get a position of power, a position where you can cost thousands of people their jobs with a single bonehead decision, unless you learn how to attend meetings." 2
Gray Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 I think I overcame my fear of public speaking from all the practice at church
Stargazer Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 22 minutes ago, Gray said: I think I overcame my fear of public speaking from all the practice at church Apparently I never had a fear of public speaking -- oddly enough because I was pathologically shy in my youth. The first time I ever had to get up to address a group (in a high school English class) I loved it! I made the class laugh within the first minute (with me, not at me), and I was suddenly hooked. At the time I had only been a member of the Church for a couple of years, and non-attending at the time, and it was about three years later that I gave my first formal talk in Church. As for talks in Church, I've had many spiritual experiences either preparing for or giving these talks, and I'm always up for one. My bishopric has been told by me that if they ever have a last minute speaker cancellation, give me a call. The least notice I've ever had was three hours -- and it was one of the best talks I've ever given. Over the years I have prepared a few talks that I could repeat if it came to it, but I've never actually given one of these pre-canned talks. 1
rongo Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 1) You can't give God a crust without receiving a loaf in return. The blessings received from church service are disproportionate to the cost of it. 2) How people serve in "little" callings is directly indicative of how they will serve in "big" callings. People who have attitude problems about serving in "little" callings, but who think that they would be amazing in a big, high-profile calling, are kidding themselves. 1
Guest Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 7 hours ago, Gray said: I think I overcame my fear of public speaking from all the practice at church A great fear to overcome.
mfbukowski Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 11 hours ago, Stargazer said: Apparently I never had a fear of public speaking -- oddly enough because I was pathologically shy in my youth. The first time I ever had to get up to address a group (in a high school English class) I loved it! I made the class laugh within the first minute (with me, not at me), and I was suddenly hooked. At the time I had only been a member of the Church for a couple of years, and non-attending at the time, and it was about three years later that I gave my first formal talk in Church. As for talks in Church, I've had many spiritual experiences either preparing for or giving these talks, and I'm always up for one. My bishopric has been told by me that if they ever have a last minute speaker cancellation, give me a call. The least notice I've ever had was three hours -- and it was one of the best talks I've ever given. Over the years I have prepared a few talks that I could repeat if it came to it, but I've never actually given one of these pre-canned talks. For me, I have discovered that over preparation is the killer. It takes me about an hour and a half to prep for a sacrament talk and they are usually pretty well received. If I prepare too much I get tense about it all, and my best talks tend to be when I hang loose and keep it conversational
CV75 Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 On 5/20/2018 at 10:31 PM, Bill "Papa" Lee said: One benefit of Church services and callings is the opportunities derived from such service. Things such as public speaking, self confidence, and even skills learned while doing service projects. Service projects now called "ministering opportunities", each can teach skills that can translate into the business world. Or when one learns enough doing repetitive tasks, some have become building contractors, movers, salesmen, and even motivational speakers, etc. i learned very early on, in my upbringing how to deliver sermons, and the art of always speaking to the persons in the back of the room. I also learned how to make eye contact, and make each student think you are speaking only to them. After becoming Mormon I had countless opportunities to teach and speak in front of both small and large audiences with even greater ease. I learned this craft so well, I began speaking on the topic of my profession, and on motivational issues. This allowed me to travel all over the State, and other States. I gained a reputation when I was in high demand. I praise God and my influences, be it my upbringing in one Church, and my instruction in our faith. I had a physically demands four hour class Thursday. Thanks to the prayers of those who care for the class was seccusful. Each time I am able to teach these classes, I raise a lot of money for the group I teach. In turn they pay me very, very well for my services. What skills have anyone you gained that has or have blessed you life, and that of your families? I don't just want to here from the faithful, but from those,who were members as well. I have learned that service is to ministering as obedience is to revelation. The former is designed/intended to build character and faith to become more like Christ Himself.
Guest Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, mfbukowski said: For me, I have discovered that over preparation is the killer. It takes me about an hour and a half to prep for a sacrament talk and they are usually pretty well received. If I prepare too much I get tense about it all, and my best talks tend to be when I hang loose and keep it conversational Amen...over preparing can leave someone never getting to the point, and making apologies due to time constraints. I always prepare two talks. This helps if I need to be brief, or if I am giving too much time. Edited May 22, 2018 by Bill "Papa" Lee
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