Fayetteville North Carolina Stake

SELF-RELIANCE

Self-reliance groups offer practical courses with spiritual benefits

You can have a better life, and God will help you

Self-Reliance Services

Groups meet virtually. Exceptions are with in-person English Connect courses. Registration, courses and materials are free of charge. Self-reliance does not mean that we can accomplish or obtain anything we want. If we are self-reliant we believe that through the power of Christ, and through our own effort, we can work for the spiritual and practical needs of life. Materials and workbooks can be found online here.

Courses

Many people can become more self-reliant. The self-reliance initiative is a tool to help. In the initiative, much of the work takes place in small groups that combine spiritual principles with practical skills. Groups are focused on one of four areas: employment, education, personal finances, or starting and growing a business.

Personal Finances

For those who want better control over their finances. Group members will learn how to eliminate debt, protect against financial hardship, and invest in the future. They will create a financial plan and follow a budget. Spouses are encouraged to attend together.

Emotional Resilience

For those who want to build emotional resilience by learning how to develop healthy thinking patterns, manage stress and anxiety, understand sadness and depression, overcome anger and much more.

Find a Better Job

For those who are looking for work or a better job. Group members will learn to identify opportunities, network, present themselves professionally, and prepare for job interviews. They will also set goals for contacts and interviews.

Life Skills

For older youth and young single adults, Life Skills for Self-Reliance contains the most applicable content from three self-reliance manuals (Personal Finances, Find a Better Job, and Education for Better Work). This group helps participants research career and education opportunities, find and obtain employment, and learn how to manage their money. It will prepare them for missions, future education, military service, and work after high school.

Starting and Growing My Business

This self-reliance group will help you learn to make wise business decisions as you start or grow a business. The goal of this group is not only to help you with your business; it is also to help you act in greater obedience and faith in the Lord and receive His promised blessings of temporal and spiritual self-reliance. Members learn key business skills such as identifying customer needs, finding customers, and keeping good business records.

English Connect

English Connect brings together English language learners, instructors, volunteers, and Church leaders to create an English learning program for all of God‘s children. The program includes both face-to-face and online courses that also provide opportunities to learn more about the Church if learners choose to do so.

Registration

Please fill out all the available fields. If you are interested in becoming a group facilitator, please indicate it on the form and a Self-Reliance specialist will include this training in their discussion with you. You will receive an e-mail confirmation upon submission and a Self-Reliance specialist will contact you soon.