Building Empathy in Elders Quorum | A How I Lead Interview with Weston Robinson

Weston Robinson was born and raised in Las Vegas and served in the
Ecuador Quito mission. He has since served as an elders quorum
president twice, as a Sunday school teacher, an executive
secretary, and currently as second counselor in a bishopric. He has
a bachelor's degree in psychology from UNLV and has worked in
manufacturing, grading and demolition with heavy equipment,
interior design, and as a light and sound tech for a local comedy
production group. He currently works with a law firm and will begin
his first year at UNLV’s Boyd Law School next month. He is married
to Kyra Ah Quin and his hobbies include reading, writing, anything
outdoors, and lifting heavy things. Highlights 02:50 Introduction
to Weston Robinson 06:20 Weston shares his experience as an elders
quorum president 07:50 Principle 1: Striving to repent daily, our
connection with the Spirit is enhanced and that allows us to
discern the needs and concerns of others 10:00 Repentance is more
than just changing behavior. It’s turning to Christ and seeing ways
we can center our lives on Him. 10:30 How can we repent day to day?
11:50 Weston shares a story and applies it to seeing the needs of
others 14:00 Discerning the needs of others requires a lot of
conversations. You need to be approachable and open. 16:15
Principle 2: Be a mentor 23:30 Don’t be afraid of being a mentor
despite age difference and different life experiences. Know what
resources are available and be prepared to know what to share.
24:15 Principle 3: If an elders quorum meeting is properly
facilitated then the quorum will engage and the connection will
deepen 26:10 How can we facilitate better elders quorum meetings?
Can you let go of your outline or notes and lean into the
discussion and the organic nature of the Spirit? 28:50 Ask
questions and be ok with the silence 29:30 Remember that it’s a
quorum meeting not a Sunday School lesson. It’s a place for people
to gather and to discuss more sensitive topics. 31:00 Weston shares
his personal journey as an elders quorum president. It wasn’t a
perfect storybook experience. It was messy and full of ups and
downs. Luckily he had brothers to lean on and reached out to his
leaders. 40:00 It might sound simple but church is for everyone. No
one has a perfect experience at church and many times there are
struggles with leaders. Many might choose not to show up but you
are welcome as you are. Links Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great
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