With Real Intent--conference preparation Day 13

Day 13 March 13 “One of the scriptural duties of the bishop is to preside over the priests and to sit in council with them, teaching them the duties of their office. . . In 2018 Melchizedek Priesthood quorums were adjusted to work even more closely with Relief Societies so that elders quorums and Relief Societies can, under the direction of the bishop, help shoulder important responsibilities that previously consumed much of his time. These responsibilities include missionary work and temple and family history work in the ward—as well as much of the ministering to ward members. . . The bishop cannot delegate some responsibilities, such as strengthening the youth, being a common judge, caring for those in need, and overseeing finances and temporal affairs. These are, however, fewer than we may have understood in the past.” Elder Quentin L. Cook

“The bishop remains, of course, the presiding high priest of the ward. This new alignment [of elders quorums and Relief Societies] should let him preside over the work of the Melchizedek Priesthood and the Relief Society without requiring him to do the work of either of those bodies.” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

D&C 107: 68-82 What did you learn about the responsibilities of a bishop? How can you help the bishop fulfill his responsibilities?