Bishop Caulsé emphasizes the power of service for the leaders of the world

In conversation with managers from the global company, the government and the municipal desectors, who gathered in Salt Lake City on May 7, 2025, the chairman of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Saints of the last days emphasized the profound and interconnected value of the service. Bishop Gérald Caulsé said it was a fundamental principle for individual well -being and a driving force for the structure of strong, flourishing communities and organizations.

“If the service in your organization is not yet a central value, I encourage you to make it one,” said Bishop Caulsé at the CrossRoads of the World International Trade Summit in the Zions Bancorporation Technology Center in Salt Lake City. “The service not only benefits the community, but also strengthens companies and other organizations.”

Bishop Caulsé, who spoke at this conference last year, cited early pioneers as an example of how the mutual support and the service for survival and success were essential. He combined this with today and emphasized Utah's high rates of volunteer work and non -profit gifts as evidence of the permanent legacy of the service.

“It is no coincidence that Utah is a leading state in economic growth and also in voluntary service,” he said. “These two are connected. The values ​​that people develop through the service and often start at a young age are transferred to their professional life, drives hard work, commitment and innovation.”

Service in the Church of Jesus Christ

A similar focus on the service is in many places and religious communities around the world, said Bishop Caulsé, also in the Church of Jesus Christ of the Saints of the last few days.

“We give and serve because we strive to follow the example and teaching of Jesus Christ,” he said. “When the disciples of Christ asked:” What should we do then? “Jesus replied:” Anyone who has two coats let him convey that he has none; We believe that the same instructions for his disciples apply today.

Bishop Caulsé shared details from the caring summary of the church in 2024 (first published in March), which outlines the extensive efforts of faith to fulfill the commandments of Christ to love and serve God.

The summary shows the commitment of the church for welfare, self -confidence, humanitarian aid, emergency aid and voluntary service. It shows expenses of a total of 1.45 billion US dollars. The church provided support in 192 countries and territories and showed its global reach. This included 3,836 humanitarian projects. The members of the church volunteered 6.6 million hours in service in the church facilities and self -confidence, in service missions and in non -profit projects and demonstrated their commitment to the care of the children of God.

Bishop Caulsé focused on three important topics from the caring summary: How the church helps the needy, promotes independence and offers services.

Help the needy

He said the church supplies individuals and families who have difficulty care and resources. In this way, the immediate support that is offered in local communities by managers, the ministry of efforts, the fast offer and the wider range of the church's welfare system when providing basic necessities. In addition, it includes extensive global humanitarian aid, which is extended to communities worldwide and takes into account critical needs such as food, accommodation, medical care and disaster relief.

Promotion of independence

Independent help goes beyond the immediate help to focus on enable individuals to become independent and resilient, said Bishop Caulsé. The efforts of the Church in this area were based on the teachings that were drawn during the global economic crisis and aim to take into account the negative effects of dependency by providing resources and opportunities for education, skills development and employment. Initiatives such as BYU-Pathway Worldwide, the Perpetual Education Fund credit program, work centers and independence groups should equip people with the instruments they need to overcome challenges and build up a sustainable future for themselves and their families.

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Provide service options

Bishop Caulsé said the possibility of serving the important role of the service itself – not only for those who receive them, but also for those who give. The church actively tries to create opportunities for individuals of all ages, to get used to meaningful service, and believes that it is a strong strength for the good that raises both the donor and the recipient. Examples are disaster reaction efforts, blood drives and the JustServe platform that combines volunteers with the needs of the community. By promoting active participation in the service, the church promotes compassion, strengthens the communities and ensures the help of others – especially in the increasing generation.

“I am particularly happy to see that so many young people get involved,” he said. “An exciting trend is the rise of JustServe clubs in high schools – usually from some students who take care of the service and then invite their friends to join in.”

Bishop Caulsé admitted that many on the summit already know the value of the service and thanked them for the powerful difference they make in the world.

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“As much as I wish we could feed every hungry child, protect everyone in need and make themselves sick, we know that the church alone can do so much,” said Bishop Caulsé. “But if many organizations and individuals share the same commitment to others, our combined effects can go far beyond what each of us could do.”

Finally, he informed a thought of the Prophet of the Church and President Russell M. Nelson: “Help for others, to take care of others like or or or more When we are interested in ourselves – our joy is. “

“I think it is also the key to building up strong and flourishing communities and societies,” added Bishop Caulsé.