Beldon Clark, from Chesapeake, Virginia, wanted to be a counselor at For the Strength of Youth conferences because when he was a young man attending FSY, he had “amazing” counselors who helped him feel Jesus Christ’s love.
So when Clark returned from his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he applied to be an FSY counselor, first working the summer of 2025. He’ll be an assistant coordinator during the summer of 2026.
More male counselors and wellness coordinators of either gender are needed at FSY conferences in the United States and Canada this summer. A “My Calling” email from the Church encourages young single adults to find out more at FSYCounselor.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
FSY is designed for youth ages 14 and older to apply the gospel of Jesus Christ in their lives. The five-day conferences offer devotionals, classes and activities. They also foster faith, personal growth and social connections — and they’re staffed almost entirely by young adults.