You Are Planted – Now What?
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...
Why Your Ward Should Wander | An Interview with Dan Duckworth
Dan Duckworth is a master changemaker and founder of The Crucible Life, a global community for changemakers who are learning to master the hidden forces that shape leadership, communities, and change. He's the host of The Purpose Workshop and author of Stop Asking...
How I Lead as Seminary Council President | An Interview with Rachel Wagner
Rachel Wagner has served as the Beehive class president, Mia Maid 2nd counselor, stake youth council representative, and seminary council president. She enjoys composing uplifting music, baking and decorating cakes, dancing, playing soccer, and being with friends and...
By Small and Simple Things – Serving In Spite of Imperfections
Caren McLane has a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Community Health Education from BYU. She met her husband, Todd, her freshman year while at BYU. They are the parents of 5 children and live on a 4 acre “hobby farm” with chickens, cows, and dogs. She volunteers at...
Why Recovering Addicts Make Great Bishops | An Interview with Mike Houghtaling
Mike Houghtaling was raised in Bellevue, Washington, and Raleigh, North Carolina, and served in the Argentina Cordoba mission. Since entering recovery, he has served as a bishop's counselor, a high councilor, and is currently serving as the bishop of the Fayetteville...
How I Lead as Bishop | An Interview with Jordan Romans
Jordan Romans served in the Australia Brisbane mission and graduated from BYU with a BA in English. He holds an MBA in Marketing from the University of Phoenix and is the founder and managing director of JLR Creative & Consulting, with 15+ years in sales, marketing,...
How to Identify, Prevent, and Overcome Toxic Leadership
Bryan Hughes has studied toxic leadership traits, their conducive conditions, and how organizations can foster recovery after the removal of the toxic leader. As a researcher, consultant, and speaker, he has sought to provide clarity on this often-complicated...
Teaching Youth About the Grace of Jesus Christ | An Interview with Mitchell Taylor
Mitchell’s first book, Perfect in Christ: The Good News of God’s Grace, was published when he was seventeen years old. Mitchell graduated high school in 2021 and has been accepted to attend BYU-Idaho in the fall. He plans to serve a full time mission at the start of...
How I Lead as Elders Quorum President | An Interview with Brad Brockbank
Brad Brockbank was born and raised in Lehi, Utah and served a mission in Salvador, Brazil. He attended the University of Utah, graduated with a BA in History, and has worked for Zions Bank in various positions for 18 years. Brad has served in the Church as a Sunday...
Seeing Something Divine in Our Youth
James Olson lives in, BC, Canada. Since returning to Canada with his family after 15 years spread between Alberta, Utah, and Arizona, he has been serving exclusively with the youth as a Young Men’s President and then as a counsellor in the bishopric for past few...
