How to get a good education? What career to choose? How to prepare for a mission and/or marriage? Who to marry? How to replenish spiritual reserves? Where to turn for strength? How to balance Church, social and career responsibilities?

These are just some of the questions and challenges facing young LDS single adults today. Following are comments of several young single adults and priesthood leaders from throughout the nation:Audrie Davis, 19, of the Ogden 31st Ward, Ogden Utah Stake, was apprehensive about making the transition from Young Women to Relief Society. A 1990 graduate of Ogden High School, she had enjoyed her experiences as president of her Beehive, Mia Maid and Laurel classes, and the "personal feeling" she felt in the Young Women organization.

"I remember the first few weeks in Relief Society, I felt out of place," she recalled, but explained that her mother, who was Relief Society president at the time, helped her get to know the sisters, which made the young woman feel more comfortable.

She plans to attend Weber State University in Ogden this spring, but is unsure what her major will be. She said making decisions like this is "really scary. I don't want to make mistakes. I need a lot of guidance from both my parents and through the gospel. I know for certain if I didn't have the gospel I would be more confused than I am. I feel more at ease when I know I am doing what I'm supposed to be doing."

David R. Dorough, 21, of the College Park Ward, Orlando Florida Stake, returned last September from the Japan Nagoya Mission. He said a major transition for him is adjusting to not doing daily missionary work. But he was quick to add that although he misses his mission field, he has not experienced the sense of loss sometimes expressed by other returned missionaries.

"I would have felt disappointed if I had felt a spiritual loss," he related. "I keep up my scripture study and prayers."

He works as a tour guide for Japanese tourists visiting Orlando and is planning to attend BYU this fall. Although he's not sure what career he will pursue, he said he's not too worried. He feels his mission provided a strong foundation for his future.

Tim Millet of the Wilshire Ward, Los Angeles California Stake, said going from law school to an active career as a labor and employment attorney was quite a transition for him.

Brother Millet, 30, explained, "As Mormons, we grow up with the idea that when we start our career we will be married and have children."

But he said he has learned "there are challenges in a career, a lot of opportunity for service in the kingdom of God, and a lot of things we should be anxiously engaged in while we're pursuing marriage."

And he certainly keeps busy. He is first counselor in the ward bishopric, and said his calling has given him a "more balanced view of life. Instead of just being exposed to the problems of singles, I'm exposed to the problems of children, of teenagers, of losing a spouse, of dying, of being sick - every aspect of life. Just being exposed to these challenges makes me aware of the challenges I will confront in marriage and life."

Involving single members in leadership callings is emphasized by stake Pres. Howard V. Anderson. "We have told every bishop that we want him to be blind to marital status when offering callings," he said. "We have single members in virtually every auxiliary and in bishoprics here."

He added that 60 percent of his stake is comprised of adults who are single members. Not having these members serve in every organization, he said, would "deprive the stake of leadership potential."

Annette Yen, 26, of the Chevy Chase Ward, Washington D.C. Stake, feels that life "gets better every day, if I grow and progress in the gospel. I'm fortunate that I really enjoy my job. I have the opportunity to work, and I develop myself."

Sister Yen has a master's degree in genetic counseling and is a genetic counselor at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., where she works with families of children with birth defects or families with histories of genetic disorders.

Sister Yen also serves as Relief Society president in a ward that includes elderly members, young married couples and single members. She described her calling as a "challenge and a blessing," and added that she draws on the B resources of her counselors, her visiting teaching supervisor, and her secretary, who is in her 70s.

With such a busy schedule, Sister Yen said she often needs time to replenish her spiritual reserves. Attending the temple regularly is one way she does this.

Like many other single members, Sister Yen has the goal of one day marrying and raising a family. But, she added, "I think that individuals should not put their lives on hold for if and when that blessing will come. I would encourage other singles to develop relationships, to find things they are passionate about and to pursue those things to make their lives rich."

Bill Vogel, 30, of the Cambridge University Ward, Boston Massachusetts Stake, joined the Church Sept. 24, 1987. Since then he has been an elders quorum president and he is now first counselor in the ward bishopric. He said one of his challenges since being baptized has been his leadership positions - not that he couldn't do the job, but why local leaders called him.

"When I was called to be elders quorum president, I thought of all those guys who had served missions," he recalled. "Why weren't they chosen?"

But he explained: "I like to consider that I'm doing the right thing and not spend too much time marveling over what's happened."

One goal he wishes to achieve is marrying in the temple. He said, "Overall I am of good cheer. I am extremely happy with what I've done with life."

Stake Pres. W. Mitt Romney feels strongly about calling single members of the Church, such as Brother Vogel, to leadership positions throughout the stake. "We have found a great sense of unity and a sense of accomplishment and feeling that there is a purpose when people are able to have callings," Pres. Romney said. "They feel needed and wanted and that's part of our Church experience."