So this district leader thing really sucks. I have to call a bunch
of people I have to see how they are doing and all that. And if you have
sisters in your district you cant get mad at them if they don’t work. Well I
mean you can but if you do then they don’t want to work. So its really hard but
it needs to get done.
So I’m new to this leader thing right…so the other day we had a
meeting with just the new district leaders. And they taught us how to do a
baptism interview, why we need to call everyone at night and all that. It was
really good to be honest. Just a funny story, the second day that I became a
district leader I had to give a baptism interview. Yeah 2 days and I had to
interview someone. I was really happy that another missionary was there to help
me before haha it was really cool though to do an interview. You can really see
how well prepared the investigator is.
So, about the area. We work in area that is kind of small. But we don’t
just have our area. Remember how there aren’t a lot of people coming into the
mission. Well a lot of missionaries are
now working in two areas. And guess what, we work in two areas... I be honest I
kind of like it. It gives us two wards and two ward mission leaders. Two of
everything. But I feel like it will be hard to work.
So lets see what’s happening, Two area, in the city, and I’m a district
leader. So there’s a lot to look at right now haha
I have a new missionary here in my district and he is a really cool
guy. He told me the other night that he is always happy to talk to me because I
help them and always have something good to tell them. It really helped me know
that I’m helping not just my investigators but as well members of my district.
I was really scared to be a leader but I think I’m doing okay haha
I know I didn’t write a lot this week. Pretty much nothing… But this
coming week I think I’ll be able to write some more for you all. Just know that
this district leader thing means I stay up and call everyone. Its not, OH how
cool you are a leader in the mission. In reality its, Hey tell me about your
day. The only thing is you have to keep motivating your district so they will
work. That’s where the leader part comes in to it.
I want to read a part of a talk from 1980 where they talk about
leaders in the mission. It reads, the leader himself, when directing, does not
have to be bombastic and loud. Those who are called to lead in the ministry of
the master are not called to be chiefs or dictators. They are called to be good
shepherds. They are to be constantly training others to take their place and
become great leaders than their teachers. A good leader expects much, inspires
great, and sets on fire those he is called to lead. A leader must be a good
listener. He must be willing to take counsel. He must show a genuine concern
and love for those under his stewardship.
The leader has a lot to do to help everyone he knows. In the mission
you worry about helping your investigators and help them progress. Now I need
to help not only my investigators but as well my district and their
investigators. We as leaders have to show love always and always help everyone
when they need it. I never thought in my mission I would be a district leader.
I never thought my Spanish would be good enough to speak to someone about there
day and if they need help. But I guess the time is now to see how well I
know Spanish ahah
I promise I’ll write some more next week. Tell you all some stories
and tell you all about what I have been up. But as always thanks for the love
and support and all the prayers!
Talk to you all next week!
Love ya!
Elder Nelson
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| Jordan with Elder Bair |
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