Leading Saints Podcast Why I Called 3 Relief Society Counselors | A How I Lead Interview with Amy Jo Schenewark
May 7, 2025
Amy Jo Schenewark, a 911 dispatcher and training officer, brings unique insights as the stake Relief Society president in Texas. She discusses innovative leadership strategies for community service and highlights the importance of engagement and effective delegation. Amy shares challenges of managing a geographically vast stake and emphasizes the power of storytelling in leadership. With relatable parables, she connects traffic hazards to personal struggles, showcasing the need for resilience and focus in both life and leadership.
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Three Counselors for Delegation
- Amy Jo Schenewark asked for three counselors instead of two to help delegate Relief Society responsibilities.
- She assigned them over ministering, welfare, and service activities, which made the workload more manageable.
Leverage Members' Skill Sets
- Use members' existing skill sets for specific needs instead of assigning traditional callings.
- Activate committees with those talents when necessary to avoid reinventing solutions.
Inclusion Through Meaningful Roles
- Include everyone by assigning meaningful roles regardless of their progress on the covenant path.
- Involvement builds friendships and strengthens community regardless of formal callings.
