Pastor Jeff, known for his Hello Saints YouTube channel, recently invited me to join him at general conference. This wasn’t his first time attending—he’s been twice before. The first time, he came solo as a curious pastor, and the second time, he attended with his...
Since all the general conference feels are in the air, I thought I would share a general conference-related message today. In the past, I have shared my tips for getting the most out of conference; however, as I was searching for the most recent version of that...
I was struck by a comment made by a popular parenting expert named Dr. Becky Kennedy when she was being interviewed on the Tim Ferriss podcast. She said, ‘“Parenting doesn’t come naturally. The only thing that comes naturally is how you were parented,” or, “We were...
Here’s the situation… You’re the bishop and have some dynamic ideas to rally your ward around a specific vision and purpose. Your ward council is on board and adds more inspiration to the mix to make the plan even better. After implementing the plan, even your ward...
This past Monday we had an engaging live stream in the Leading Saints Community. We gathered leaders from around the United States and shared ideas for how our local wards can effectively contribute to the #GreaterLove campaign the Church is launching this Easter...
Leaders frequently encounter challenging conversations, many of which are steeped in shame. This shame often causes individuals to withhold information and address issues inefficiently. A leader’s primary responsibility is to alleviate the shame the individual...
In the realm of ministering interviews, one of the most impactful yet controversial approaches I advocate for is that elders quorum and Relief Society president conducting all ministering interviews with no help from their counselors. Does that feel overwhelming?...
For this week’s newsletter, I brought a guest. That guest is John Maxwell, the famous Christian leadership author. A few years back, I was reading one of his books, The Law of Influence, and came across a phenomenal quote that explains lay leadership so well. It...
Let me share a secret with all the bishoprics out there… You’ll be amazed at how much easier your calling becomes when your ward council has high morale. The number one way to increase their morale? Shorten the calling turnaround time. Consider this: When...
This is a time when faith is deeply tested, leading some people to an intense state of cognitive dissonance where they begin to question even the existence of God. As leaders, these individuals often seek us out to help them navigate this faith journey. I recently...
