Self Reliance

Self-reliance groups offer practical courses with spiritual benefits.

The McKinney Texas Stake begins self-reliance courses in January and August. Registration links below are for the next round of courses. If you wish to join a course already in session, the full list & locations of courses can be searched here.

Education for Better Work

For those who need additional education or training to get a job. Group members will research, create, and present career and education plans. They will also spend time each week practicing skills that will help them be more effective learners.

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.

Finding Strength in the Lord: Emotional Resilience

For those interested in learning spiritual and practical skills to help each of us better care for our body, mind, emotions, and relationships. It is not group therapy or professional treatment for mental health issues.

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 employment, and learn to manage their money.

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. Spouses are encouraged to attend together.

Starting and Growing My Business

For those who want to 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.

Strengthening Marriage

This course offers practical help for couples from a gospel perspective. It is designed to help you: Understand how eternal principles and covenants can affect marriage. Communicate effectively with your spouse and children. Promote marital unity, equality, and sharing. Overcome anger problems. Learn skills to resolve conflicts. Enrich your marriage and make it a priority.

Strengthening the Family

This course uses a gospel perspective to offer practical help for parents. It is designed to help you: understand gospel principles that guide parenting practices. Understand child development and have realistic expectations of your children.

EnglishConnect 1

For students who are familiar with the English alphabet and can only say basic words or sentence.

EnglishConnect 2

For learners who can form basic sentences but cannot hold a simple conversation.