How I Lead as Assistant Ward Clerk | An Interview With Mikel Roper

by Leading Saints | May 14, 2017 | Bishops, How I lead, Interviews, Podcast Episodes, Stake Leadership, Ward Council | 1 comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreMikel Roper is an Assistant Ward Clerk over Finance, and a Temple Ordinance Worker. Episode Highlights 4:20 – There is a lot of responsibility that goes along with being called as a clerk...

Managing the Counseling Burden as an LDS Leader | An Interview with Dr. Paul Jenkins

by Leading Saints | May 7, 2017 | Bishops, Interviews, Most Popular, Podcast Episodes, Relief Society, Stake Leadership, Teaching, Ward Council | 0 comments

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MorePaul Jenkins is a positivity psychologist, author, and speaker. He has written three books, gives keynotes and trainings on positivity and related topics, produces a weekly podcast called Live...

The Best Ward Mother’s Day Gift

by Leading Saints | May 1, 2017 | Articles, Bishops, Elders Quorum, Stake Leadership, Ward Council | 26 comments

A lot of latter-day saints have a lot of opinions about how to handle Mother’s Day in the ward, especially the ward Mother’s Day gift. It puts the bishopric in a tough spot trying to please everyone and offend none. These good-hearted leaders want to honor the...

How I Lead a Stake of Zion in Ireland | An Interview With Pres. Mark Coffey

by Leading Saints | May 1, 2017 | Bishops, How I lead, Interviews, Podcast Episodes, Stake Leadership, Ward Council | 1 comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreMark Coffey was raised in an LDS family on the coast of southern Ireland, and has lived in Dublin, Ireland, since he was 12 years old. He works as an IT Manager. Mark met his spouse as a...

How to Encourage Class Participation in Church Classes

by Leading Saints | Apr 27, 2017 | Articles, Elders Quorum, Relief Society, Stake Leadership, Teaching, Ward Council, Youth Leadership | 6 comments

The power of helping people hear their own voice in a group.

What Type of Questions Should the Executive Secretary Ask to Find Out the Nature of the Visit?

by Leading Saints | Apr 27, 2017 | Articles, Bishops, Stake Leadership, Ward Council | 0 comments

Recently on the Leading Saints Helpers Facebook Page, a bishop asked the group, “What type of questions/language does the executive secretary use to find out the nature of the visit?” This is an important question that can easily be overlooked. If the...

Gold Medal Leadership | Guest post by Jeremy C. Holm

by Leading Saints | Apr 25, 2017 | Bishops, Elders Quorum, Interviews, Podcast Episodes, Stake Leadership, Ward Council, Youth Leadership | 0 comments

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreJeremy is a renowned keynote and motivational speaker and conducts leadership and teamwork seminars and lectures for corporations and groups across the map. He is also a sought-after presenter...

The Art of [Latter-day Saint] Manliness | An Interview With Brett McKay

by Leading Saints | Apr 18, 2017 | Bishops, Elders Quorum, Interviews, Ministering, Most Popular, Podcast Episodes, Stake Leadership, Teaching, Ward Council | 0 comments

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreBrett McKay founded The Art Of Manliness in 2008 while he was attending law school. It has grown into one of the largest men’s magazines on the web. Brett has also published several books and...

Motivating the Minister – Podcast Preview

by Leading Saints | Apr 17, 2017 | Bishops, Elders Quorum, Ministering, Podcast Episodes, Primary Presidencies, Relief Society, Stake Leadership, Ward Council, Ward Mission Leader, Youth Leadership | 0 comments

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreJoin Us Starting April 22, 2017 I wanted to invite all the podcast listeners to join me starting this Saturday, April 22, for the free session of the Motivating the Minister Virtual Summit. We...

How to Help Future Missionaries Serve Strong But Stay Sane | An Interview With Gary Taylor

by Leading Saints | Apr 11, 2017 | Bishops, Full-Time Missionaries, Interviews, Most Popular, Podcast Episodes, Stake Leadership, Ward Council, Ward Mission Leader, Youth Leadership | 1 comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreBorn in Southern Idaho and now living in Hurricane, Utah, Dr. Gary Taylor spent his career of more than 40 years working as a clinical psychologist. Now retired, he and his wife have served two...