Leading Saints Podcast

Lead & Teach Youth Through Strong Examples | An Interview with John Bytheway

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Jun 18, 2025
In this engaging conversation, John Bytheway, a renowned speaker and author with a master's degree in Religious Education, shares his extensive experience in youth education and church leadership. He discusses how writing often stems from his teaching experiences and emphasizes the importance of understanding community needs in his role as a bishop. Bytheway offers insightful strategies for addressing welfare challenges through mentorship rather than mere transactions. His approach highlights the significance of connection and personal growth in guiding youth effectively.
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ADVICE

Practical Welfare Interview Approach

  • When approached for welfare support, ask what the person needs and listen carefully.
  • Use a three-column chart: what the ward can do, what the Lord can do, and what the individual can do, creating a mentoring rather than transactional approach.
ADVICE

Delegate Welfare to Ward Council

  • Push welfare matters to the ward council to share responsibility and gather more support.
  • Use welfare coordinator couples to pre-screen requests and recommend solutions to the bishop.
ADVICE

Encourage Financial Self-Reliance

  • Help struggling members realize their financial limits and assist with budgeting.
  • Move them toward financial self-reliance rather than providing ongoing aid.
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