Try this in elders quorum…
Well, I’ve been called to serve as the elders quorum president once more. It’s been about seven years since I was in a formal leadership role, and it feels good to be back in the arena. This is a refreshing wake-up call for me. It’s an opportunity to step away from my...
The Handbook Has One Rule | A How I Lead Interview with David Geens
David Geens is a convert of 13 years, currently serving a "five year mission" as a bishop in the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders, Belgium. He previously served as a branch missionary leader, branch presidency counselor, elders quorum president, high counselor, and...
Staying Connected to Those Who Leave
Caren McLane has a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Public Health from Brigham Young University. She met her husband, Todd, in her freshman year while at BYU and they've been married over 30 years. Their five kids are all grown and she spends her time remodeling and...
Gathering Israel with the Youth | An Interview with Brad Lowder
Brad Lowder is a senior vice president at FamilySearch International. He has experience across media, marketing, advertising, and communications industries, and is an accomplished television producer and screenwriter. Prior to working for FamilySearch, Brad’s career...
Helping Members Prepare for Temple Worship | An Interview with Mark Mathews
This is a rebroadcast. The original episode aired in November 2019. Mark Mathews was born in Houston, Texas. He served a mission in Guatemala and met his wife at Brigham Young University. He later earned a Ph.D. in Education from Utah State University and has been...
Growing Through Our Leadership Callings – The Good, the Bad and the Sacred
As we serve in the Church, our various callings often bring a mixed bag of joys, sorrows, wisdom, mistakes, and a plethora of opportunities to grow. Sometimes our release from a calling is welcome and a much-needed relief, other times it may seem untimely and...
Helping Youth & Adults Conquer Mortality | An Interview with Trevor Farnes
Trevor Farnes is the author of The Conquer Code and the CEO and Co-Founder of MTN OPS, an energy and nutritional product company focused on the outdoor industry, in Fruit Heights, Utah. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Full Sail University. Trevor's focus and...
Inviting the Ward to Sing in the Choir | A How I Lead Interview with ToriAnn Perkey
ToriAnn Perkey has served as ward or stake choir director, as well as ward or stake music coordinator for most of her adult life in the Church. She has also served as a Primary counselor and a Young Women secretary. ToriAnn earned a bachelor's degree in Classical...
The Ministering of Angels
Reg Christensen lives in the Midwest with his wife, Carol. They have seven children and seventeen grandchildren. Reg has fulfilled a variety of callings in the Church and he and Carol have been blessed with many service opportunities as Pathway missionaries and...
Why do People Attend Church?
A recent newsletter message sparked a fantastic discussion within the Leading Saints community, and I truly appreciate what I learn from this group. It got me thinking… People seem to perceive the purpose of attending church differently. More accurately, individuals...
