Leaders in the Church love the handbook — and they should love the handbook. It’s the place we find guidance and clarity on items that relate to policy and how we are supposed to carry out our leadership role. Over the last eight years of producing content for...
There has been a lot of discussion about “faith crises” or “faith transitions” during the last several years. These labels for individuals’ underlying experiences are problematic for two reasons. First, they can be exaggerated relative to what people are actually...
Maureen J. Olson was born and raised in California and attended BYU as a Kimball Scholar. After receiving her M.A. in English, she taught Honors Intensive Writing at BYU for several years. She has served two missions, presently works as an RN, and enjoys writing,...
Originally from West Valley City, UT, Mike Brady currently resides in Chubbuck, ID, adjacent to where his amazing wife Chelsie grew up. Together they have five children and have heard every “Brady Bunch” joke in the book. Among other callings, Mike served...
Terry Lloyd works in the financial services industry and has taught in a wide variety of professional and Church settings, including early morning seminary, Sunday School, primary, and priesthood quorums. Enter Terry… As teachers, we are stewards entrusted with...
This information was compiled from a variety of information shared at the Leading Saints Helpers group. We hope it will help clarify the changes to anticipate and implement in January 2019. Purposes and Blessings Learn doctrine, fortify faith, and foster heartfelt...
Ryan and his wife have been married for 18 years and are the parents of four daughters. They recently moved from Oregon to Utah. Ryan is actively involved with North Star International, a resource for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who...
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreJulie Bangerter Beck served as Relief Society General President from 2007-2012. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah with nine siblings in Granger and Alpine, Utah, and in Sao Paulo, Brazil...
Brigham Rupp is a full-time seminary teacher in Gilbert, Arizona with bachelor and masters degrees in English. He’s served as elders quorum counselor, executive secretary, stake sunday school and young men presidencies, bishopric counselor and is currently in his 5th...
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreAnthony Sweat is an assistant professor of Church History and Doctrine at BYU, teaching approximately 1000 students each semester. Previously he taught seminary and institute for 13 years. With...
