Remember back in 2018 when we used to attend church for three hours? We were practically pioneers. During that time, elders quorum and Relief Society met weekly. We were introduced to the concept of having a council meeting on the first Sunday of each month during the...
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreIn this episode, Kurt Francom, executive director of Leading Saints, shares his thoughts on how leaders can handle the question that always seems to come up: “How can I motivate...
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreGarth Pedersen grew up in Elk Grove, California, and Mesa, Arizona, and served a mission to Brazil. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and is a small business owner. Garth has...
As Church leaders, we often encounter members who are wrestling with life’s challenges, trying to align their lives with gospel teachings but finding the road daunting. These moments can test the boundaries between our desire to lead with love and the duty to uphold...
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...
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreThis 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...
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...
Jeff Borders joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the age of 19, and since then has had many opportunities to serve in various capacities. His wife, Crystyne, was integral to his conversion while they were dating, and he believes her to be one of...
Jon Nash is married with three children, and the fourth is due to arrive soon. He has served in a variety of music callings, elders quorum first counselor, Institute president, Primary teacher many times, and currently as a member of the Sunday School presidency. Jon...
Last week, I delved into a fascinating perspective on empathy from Paul Bloom’s book, Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion. Discouraging the use of empathy in leadership is a challenging argument, especially since we’ve often seen empathy as a...
