People often feel confused when they receive a new calling in the church. They don't know how to proceed because it's nothing they have done before. This is a benefit of all callings because they allow the person to learn as they serve. In the new-calling-confusion one might look towards similar real-world responsibilities and mimic similar skills sets. For example, those involved in missionary work might look at a sales organization to see how they approach a perspective customer. A new bishop may look at how a manager in a company holds effective interviews. Though the goal is very different the way to get there can be compared.
But what about home teaching? Is it comparable to a secular occupation? Plumbers don't stop by to see "how things are going" and your mechanic isn't looking for a monthly visit in your home. If there was a clear parallel to home teaching it would have to include the following:
- A consistent renewing assignment with a solid deadline
- A required report on specific performance
- Requires working with a partner
Is Home Teaching a world of its own or can it be compared to a specific skill set?
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