Focused Shepherding – Caring for the Abused as Well As Their Abusers
Anne is a member of The Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-day Saints and a survivor of two abusive marriages. Her faith in Jesus Christ is inextricably intertwined with her perspective on the world. Anne provides coaching and filtering services for co-parents who want...
Why Your Ward Needs a Podcast
There are many reasons to start a ward podcast. It allows individuals to hear the real stories of those they worship with. This naturally creates a deeper level of unity in the ward which stimulates success on many levels. In this livestreamed episode, Kurt Francom...
How I Lead Leading Saints | An Interview with Kurt Francom
Carlos L. Chacon, Jr. takes the reins to interview Kurt Francom, the founder and executive director of Leading Saints and the usual host of the podcast, as they discuss the organization's future plans and the evolution of its content. This was originally a livestream...
Gardener-Minded Leadership – Cultivating Connection
Effective Church leadership is more than managing programs or delivering inspiring sermons; it’s about fostering a culture of connection, trust, and growth. The recent two-part podcast with Kurt Francom and Ryan Gottfredson was a conversation that offers profound...
Your Ego is Hurting Your Leadership
As we embark on the journey of developing into effective leaders, there is one force of resistance we must address. It should be the first thing we confront on any leadership journey, yet most of us pretend it doesn't affect us. I'm referring to personal ego. Simply...
How I Lead as a YSA Branch President | An Interview with Geoff Thatcher
Geoff Thatcher is an experienced creative leader who takes projects from concept to reality. He is the founder & chief creative officer at Creative Principals, and previously worked as a creative writer, producer, and creative director. His projects are most often...
Charity Never Faileth
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...
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[CRUCIAL STEP] 2nd Hour Counseling Together
We now live in a world where 5- to 10-minute council meetings are held at the beginning of elders quorum and Relief Society. I like this approach, and on paper, it makes complete sense. However, may I play the role of a prophet for a moment? Most council moments will...
Part 2: Creating a Transformational Sunday School | An Interview with Dan Duckworth
Watch Part 1: Creating a Transformational Sunday School | An Interview with Dan Duckworth. Dan Duckworth is the founder and host of LeaderQuest, an elite leadership program that transforms managers and executives into dynamic changemakers. He speaks, teaches, and...
Showing Up in the Lives of Those You Lead | A How I Lead Interview with Kent Jordan
Kent Jordan was recently released as stake president from the Wilmington, Delaware Stake. He has previously served as a high councilor, in bishoprics and elders quorum presidencies, and as an early-morning Seminary teacher. Kent currently teaches elders quorum and is...
