When we are first called to a new position at Church, we may experience a variety of emotions, insights, and concerns. At times we may have had some inclination that the call was coming; however, we rarely feel fully ready to step into this new area of service. I must...
In a recent interview with Kurt Francom on Leading Saints, Sandy Utah Willow Creek Stake Presidency, Joe Staples, Davis Smith, and Alan Matheson share their experiences teaching the youth in their stake about the gospel topics essays, as well as members struggling...
An Interview with Whitney Johnson “Every man and every woman have to learn how to be a ship and every man and woman has to learn how to be a harbor. So, the harbor is the nurturing peace…it teaches you how to love. It teaches you how to serve when you go out and do...
In a recent Leading Saints podcast with popular guest, DeAnna Murphy, the Chief Organizational Development Officer at People Acuity, we were able to peek into the mind and heart of this inspired teacher and leader. Although this article will share key points, we...
With the ever-evolving changes in how we interact and meet during the COVID pandemic, it is exciting to see an evolution in how we can now hold our weekly Sacrament meeting. As of September 11, 2020, the First Presidency of the Church sent out a letter that has...
As leaders, it is easy to get caught up in the meetings, classes, councils, and activities that may be required of our callings. However, there is something immensely powerful that we offer our flock when we establish and thrive in habits that reflect the joy, peace,...
As we were reminded in a recent talk by Elder John A. McCune, of the Quorum of the Seventy, Lehi taught us a very important insight on how to best beckon loved ones to Father and His plan of happiness. Elder McCune explained that “our most deeply focused efforts...
If you had the opportunity to discover how to better understand the heart of someone in your congregation who is confused about their worth and their place in Father’s kingdom…would you give up 3 hours of your time? If you had parents in your ward who were faced with...
The topic of when should someone be restricted from the sacrament is a very sensitive one. The sacrament may be restricted during the repentance process; however, repentance is about change, sanctification and love, not about punishment and shame. Thus, when a bishop...
As busy leaders, we are often feeling overwhelmed in our efforts to magnify our own callings while also inspiring and encouraging others in our stewardship. What if we could provide an avenue that would bring an added measure of inspiration, caring and purpose to our...
