Elder Monte J. Brough
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"The responsibilities of the Aaronic Priesthood quorums are no less important than the responsibilities of elders quorums or high priest groups. Remember, they hold 'the keys of the ministering of angels.' We need young men to stand up in their calling, knowing of their ordained right to act in the office to which they are appointed."
There are currently more than 26,000 wards and branches in the church, with approximately 78,000 deacon, teacher and priest quorums. "Talk about an army!"
Each quorum is headed by a presidency, including a president who holds keys to lead the individual quorum. Many of us might consider these youthful leaders to be too young to hold such important, responsible positions. But examples from the scriptures teach otherwise.
Mormon began preparing for his prophetic calling at age 10, receiving knowledge of the ancient sacred records he would eventually abridge. By the appointment of Nephi, he became head of the Nephite armies at age 16.
"If 16-year-old Mormon can be the commanding officer of a large military army, and if Jeremiah as a child can have words put in his mouth by the Almighty God, and if Timothy can be wise as he was, then each young man within the sound of my voice can rise to the challenge of his quorum responsibilities."
The contribution that young men in the quorums of the Aaronic Priesthood could make to the work of converting, retaining and activating additional members is enormous.
