There’s no denying it-we have some leadership traditions that date back before 1990 and are still going strong today.
They might feel necessary or simply routine, but let’s be honest: some of them fit a little awkwardly in the world of 2025.
Take presidency meetings, for example.
Once upon a time, a formal meeting-everyone gathered in the same room, agenda in hand-was essential.
Back in 1985, this was how things got done.
Fast forward to 2025 where coordinating and planning can always be happening.
A quick text on a Tuesday afternoon about flyers for Saturday’s activity can do the trick.
Or maybe you send a Marco Polo message, talking through potential callings and names you thought of while stopped at a traffic light.
Sometimes, a simple phone call between episodes of the Leading Saints podcast, all while changing your baby’s diaper, moves the conversation forward.
Sure, we have a rich tradition of “counseling with our councils,” and there’s definitely something special-maybe even revelatory-about meeting in person in a controlled space.
But is it okay to rely on the lightning speed of modern technology to keep the ward, quorum, or group vision moving forward?
Honestly, most of my leadership inspiration comes when I’m mowing the lawn, washing dishes, or walking the dog-not necessarily sitting with a presidency at the church.
Presidency in-person discussions are important, but maybe they don’t need to happen as regularly as they did decades ago.
What do you think?
Does the presidency meeting tradition look different today?
And if so, is that a good thing?
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Sincerely,
Kurt Francom
Executive Director
Leading Saints
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