Individual Council Agenda Explanation Form
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​INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL
GOD’S FORM OF MANAGEMENT FOR OUR INDIVIDUAL LIVES
OBJECTIVE:            To formulate and follow a plan for living a Christ-like life so that we can return to live with our Heavenly Father.
OVERVIEW:

1. What is an Individual Council?
   1.  It is the setting aside of a time to meet with oneself, under God’s direction, for self-evaluation, planning and executing one’s plans to effectively deal with issues and concerns that promote overall progress and growth. 
   2. It is a time to reflect on personal progress, make decisions on one’s life, meet challenges, and resolve issues
2. What is the goal of effective use of an Individual Council?The goal is to become self-reliant men and women who can live lives that are more Christ-like to be able to return to live with Heavenly Father.
3. What are the elements of an Individual Council?
   1. Use a calendar to schedule tasks, etc.
   2. Create a Mission Statement based on the three-fold mission of the Gospel to perfect the individual, proclaim the Gospel to all, and redeem the dead.
   3. Your mission statement gives you direction as to the specific goals you hope to accomplish
   4. Identify challenges/issues you need to work on to include personal, mental, physical, spiritual, etc.
   5. Plan and execute your plans to meet and/or resolve these challenges and issues
4. How do I formulate a plan for my Individual Council?
   1. Establish a format for your “meeting” time with yourself. 
   2. Be certain your format is dated. 
   3. Have a prayer at the beginning and close of your session. 
   4. Keep minutes each time for review
   5. Have a calendar to list tasks, appointments, etc.
   6. List items you will work on to achieve your goals—immediate, weekly, yearly, or life goals
5. How do I execute my plan for my Individual Council?
   1. Know that this is God’s pattern (as the Grand Council in heaven in dealing with issues)
   2. Commit to diligently working your plan using written outlines, minutes, agendas, etc.
   3. Set aside a set time to work on your plan.  Consistency and regularity brings success.
   4. Pray for humility and courage to work on your plan and have faith that you will become more Christ-like as you diligently do so.

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