I have previously highlighted in this newsletter the dynamics that come with a “youth-focused” bishopric, and it has been interesting to get email replies from other organizational leaders. For example, I heard from two different Primary presidency members expressing...
Recently I shared the idea of a bishop going on a “couch tour” in his ward in order to give every household a personal interaction with the bishop sitting in their home and connecting with them. Many appreciated this idea, and others had concerns. The most common...
I always appreciate feedback, good or bad. After last week’s message about the effectiveness of a new bishop visiting every home in the ward, I received mixed feedback. One email said… “Worst advice to a new bishop ever.” This short and simple reply made me wonder…...
New bishops often seek general advice about their calling, and I frequently hear from them. One of the primary risks these leaders face is being overwhelmed by the administrative demands that come with the position. It’s common for a new bishop to find himself...
Are Sunday worship services working? That is the question I’ve been exploring over a series of newsletter messages. This is part 6, and for context, you can find a summary of each meeting purpose from the General Handbook at the end of this message. As I was preparing...
Are Sunday worship services working? That’s the question I’ve been exploring over a series of newsletter messages. This is part 5 and for context you can find a summary of each meeting purpose at the end of this message. In this message I’d like to consider how we can...
Are Sunday worship services working? This is the question I’d like to explore over a series of newsletter messages. This is part 4. Last week I discussed the crucial need for church services to stimulate friendship. If we are not connecting our hearts together as a...
Are Sunday worship services working? That is the question I’d like to explore over a series of newsletter messages. This is part 3 and I will share the same introduction as before to stay in context. Obviously, the ordinance of the sacrament is paramount during...
Are Sunday worship services working? That is the question I’d like to explore over a series of newsletter messages. This is part 2 and I will share the same introduction as before to stay in context. Obviously, the ordinance of the sacrament is paramount during...
Are Sunday worship services working? That is the question I’d like to explore over a series of newsletter messages. Yeah, I get it: the ordinance of the sacrament is paramount during worship services, but that is only 10-15 minutes of the meeting schedule. What about...
