In accordance with the recently announced changes in ward level operations, the Unofficial Journal of Mormon Psych* has announced that as of Jan 1, 2011, the following callings are NO LONGER considered automatic precursors to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD):
– Enrichment Committee Leader (Position removed)
– Activities Committee Chairperson (Position removed)
– Bishop (Stress is to be delegated to the Ward Council)
The following callings CONTINUE to be considered automatic precursors to PTSD.
– Scoutmaster
– Nursery Worker
– Eagle Coordinator
– Stake Basketball Referee
– Transient Bishop
– Singles/Student Ward Bishop
It is suggested that you take these changes into consideration before trying to whine your way out of a calling.
* Don’t go looking for this journal. I made it up. Just like the stuff in most Psychology Journals.
I feel that Early Morning Seminary teacher (outside of Utah, anyway, because thats my experience) needs to be added to the list of callings that continue to be considered automatic precursors to PTSD.
Anonymous: Holy cow that is sad! Personally, I believe that if you refuse a calling, you should turn in your recommend at the same time.
I am sad that I was the fifth person they called to be the nursery leader and the only one that accepted. I don’t necessarily love my calling, but if the Lord calls, shouldn’t you accept?
Like Klinger in M.A.S.H trying to get out with a Section 8 discharge, can I get out of my calling with a Section 121?