How I Lead as Elders Quorum Secretary | An Interview with Skyler Droubay

Skyler Droubay has a bachelors degree in Civil Engineering and a
Masters in Business Administration from Utah State University, and
works at a trucking company, Double D Distribution. He is currently
a counselor in his bishopric and has previously served as elders
quorum secretary and counselor, Cub Scout leader, and teacher in
Sunday School, elders quorum, and Primary (including nursery).
Skyler and his wife live in Lehi, Utah, with their two daughters,
ages 10 and 8. Highlights 02:30 Introduction to Skyler, former
elders quorum secretary 06:30 Skyler shares an experience he had as
a youth with an executive secretary that has influenced his time as
a secretary. 12:30. The secretary takes care of the clerical and
administrative aspects of the quorum to help enable the other
members of the presidency to focus on ministering and the more
spiritual aspects of the quorum. 14:50 The admin and clerical work
is a very important part of the church too. There are many working
pieces that go into making a meeting happen. 16:50 Never
underestimate the spiritual power of doing temporal things well.
You bring spiritual power to your presidency by taking care of the
administration. 18:50 Taking notes is the most important part of
being a secretary. You are a revelation recorder. Be proud of being
the note taker. 23:30 Take the lead on organizing notes with google
docs and google sheets. 26:40 Find a template that works for you
and go with it. 28:30 Setting up interviews and appointments.
Skylar found it easier to call people rather than text. Try to
catch as many people as you can at church. 33:00 Don’t
underestimate your impact as a secretary. 34:10 Skyler shares his
testimony on leadership and coming closer to Christ through his
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