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Speaking to leaders from the global business, government, and community sectors gathered on May 7, 2025, in Salt Lake City, the Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints highlighted the profound and interconnected value of service. Bishop Gérald Caussé said helping others is a foundational principle for individual well-being and a driving force for building strong, thriving communities and organizations.
“If service isn’t yet a core value in your organization, I encourage you to make it one,” Bishop Caussé said at the Crossroads of the World International Trade Summit in the Zions Bancorporation’s Technology Center in Salt Lake City. “Service doesn’t just benefit the community — it also strengthens businesses and other organizations.”
Bishop Caussé, who spoke at this conference last year, cited Utah’s early pioneers as an example of how mutual support and service were essential for survival and success. He connected this to the present day, highlighting Utah’s high rates of volunteerism and charitable giving as evidence of the enduring legacy of service.
“It’s no coincidence that Utah is a leading state in economic growth and also in volunteer service,” he said. “These two are connected. The values people develop through service, often beginning at a young age, carry over into their professional lives, driving hard work, dedication, and innovation.”
Service in the Church of Jesus Christ
A similar focus on service can be found in many places and religious communities around the world, Bishop Caussé said, including in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
“We give and serve because we strive to follow the example and teachings of Jesus Christ,” he said. “When the disciples of Christ once asked, ‘What shall we do then?’ Jesus replied, ‘He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.’ We believe that same instruction applies to His disciples today. With so many in the world who lack even the basics, we have a responsibility to share the blessings that we enjoy.”
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