Executive Secretary: Go to all the Bishopric meetings, give my opinion and have zero responsability. Perhaps that second thing is why my stints in that calling are always so short ;)
That's why I like ward clerk. I think ward clerk is better than executive secretary because you don't have to make phone calls and because you have two assistants to delegate tasks to.
Rusty -- My experience matches yours. I was Gospel Doctrine teacher for a few yers then got assigned as a seminary teacher for a couple of years. I liked having more time to dig in to the scriptures with seminary but that early morning thing about killed me.
I have served as a Ward, Membership and Financial Clerk. Life is much easier when you can delegate. I just hated attending all of the meetings and serving as a glorified scribe.
Of course, I relish the thought of being Joe Member- no calling! Not going to happen. But, hey! I can dream. Right?
I've subbed as gospel doctrine teacher, and it wasn't my bag. I have also taught elders quorum, gospel essentials, deacons quorum and Primary. I'd rather stand at the pulpit and preach than ask questions and try to encourage participation.
I especially like not having to prepare a lesson each week.
EQ instructor for the same reasons that Jenna gives for RS teacher.
I managed to have this calling for 8 years in 3 different wards, but I guess the Lord decided it was time for me to quick slacking because I've finally been given a new calling.
Sunbeams teacher! But mostly because I basically ditched the manual and instead "adapted" the lesson into occassionally emphasizing (holding a teddy bear) that "God and Jesus made bears" and (watching a dinosaur roar at a doll) that "Jesus wants us to be friends" depending on the theme of the lesson. And because there were only 2 sunbeams at the time.
Gee Kim if you were teaching Gospel Doctrine in our SS you would never have to worry about trying to get members to participate!!! They usually have to encourage me to STOP participating! lol
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Executive Secretary: Go to all the Bishopric meetings, give my opinion and have zero responsability. Perhaps that second thing is why my stints in that calling are always so short ;)
That's why I like ward clerk. I think ward clerk is better than executive secretary because you don't have to make phone calls and because you have two assistants to delegate tasks to.
primary pianist
Visiting Teaching Coordinator
Nursery.
Primary President but if I can't have that then my ideal one would be that of a Primary teacher.. wooohooo!! the most PERFECT calling in my eyes!!
Gospel doctrine teacher. It's the closest thing we have to a preacher in the church but you don't have to do all that hard bishop stuff on top of it.
Rusty -- My experience matches yours. I was Gospel Doctrine teacher for a few yers then got assigned as a seminary teacher for a couple of years. I liked having more time to dig in to the scriptures with seminary but that early morning thing about killed me.
I have to agree with you on this one- Ward Clerk!
I have served as a Ward, Membership and Financial Clerk. Life is much easier when you can delegate. I just hated attending all of the meetings and serving as a glorified scribe.
Of course, I relish the thought of being Joe Member- no calling! Not going to happen. But, hey! I can dream. Right?
RS Teacher. Only have to teach once a month, and I have fun doing it.
Ward choir accompanist.
I've subbed as gospel doctrine teacher, and it wasn't my bag. I have also taught elders quorum, gospel essentials, deacons quorum and Primary. I'd rather stand at the pulpit and preach than ask questions and try to encourage participation.
I especially like not having to prepare a lesson each week.
EQ instructor for the same reasons that Jenna gives for RS teacher.
I managed to have this calling for 8 years in 3 different wards, but I guess the Lord decided it was time for me to quick slacking because I've finally been given a new calling.
Sunbeams teacher! But mostly because I basically ditched the manual and instead "adapted" the lesson into occassionally emphasizing (holding a teddy bear) that "God and Jesus made bears" and (watching a dinosaur roar at a doll) that "Jesus wants us to be friends" depending on the theme of the lesson. And because there were only 2 sunbeams at the time.
Gee Kim if you were teaching Gospel Doctrine in our SS you would never have to worry about trying to get members to participate!!! They usually have to encourage me to STOP participating! lol
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