Developing Leaders Through Immersive Learning | An Interview with LDS Business College Leadership Students
Kurt Francom, the host of the Leading Saints podcast, is an adjunct professor at LDS Business College in Salt Lake City, Utah. During the fall semester, he taught a class called Leadership for Life and this episode is the main part of a final project of the course....
Three Keys to Inspiring Members to Magnify Their Callings
Maureen J. Olson was born and raised in California and attended BYU as a Kimball Scholar. After receiving her M.A. in English, she taught Honors Intensive Writing at BYU for several years. She has served two missions, presently works as an RN, and enjoys writing,...
How I Lead as the Bishop’s Wife | An Interview with Alanna Francom
Alanna Francom grew up outside of Blackfoot, Idaho, the oldest of seven children. She attended Brigham Young University–Idaho and then decided to become a massage therapist and went to school in Salt Lake City, Utah. She met her husband, Kurt, in a Young Single Adult...
Ward Council Meetings That Inspire Ministering
Originally from West Valley City, UT, Mike Brady currently resides in Chubbuck, ID, adjacent to where his amazing wife Chelsie grew up. Together they have five children and have heard every "Brady Bunch" joke in the book. Among other callings, Mike served as a...
#LightTheWorld
What a beautiful time of year it is to focus on the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. The #LightTheWorld campaign online is one of my favorite parts of this season and we hope that everyone will feel the effects of this effort. I am grateful for the opportunity we...
Leading with Your God-Given Talents | An Interview with Dustin Peterson
Dustin Peterson is a leadership trainer with Proof Leadership Group and works with organizations to help develop their culture. He is also the author of “Reset: How to Get Paid and Love What You Do”, and coaches individuals to help them get unstuck in their careers....
Leading Gospel Discussions That Change Lives
Terry Lloyd works in the financial services industry and has taught in a wide variety of professional and Church settings, including early morning seminary, Sunday School, primary, and priesthood quorums. Enter Terry… As teachers, we are stewards entrusted with...
Being the Child of a Gay Parent in Latter-day Saint Culture | An Interview with Mike Ramsey
Mike Ramsey lives in Burley, Idaho, with his wife and four children (ages two to nine years). He is president of Nifty Marketing, an internet marketing company, an author and speaker, and currently serves in his stake young men presidency. He was raised in a...
A Summary of Recent Church Changes
This information was compiled from a variety of information shared at the Leading Saints Helpers group. We hope it will help clarify the changes to anticipate and implement in January 2019. Purposes and Blessings Learn doctrine, fortify faith, and foster heartfelt...
Finding a Place of Community
Ryan and his wife have been married for 18 years and are the parents of four daughters. They recently moved from Oregon to Utah. Ryan is actively involved with North Star International, a resource for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who...
