Robert Mortensen has been serving as a bishop for two years in Meridian, Idaho. We previously interviewed Robert on the “How I Lead” segment of the podcast in Jan 2016 about Creating a Culture of Missionary Work. He also wrote an article for us: 3 Tips for Bishoprics...
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 leadership roles including: Ward Mission Leader, Elders Quorum Counselor, Elder’s Quorum President, and Young Men’s...
Colby Jenkins is a former U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret who commanded a Special Forces A-team in combat. He currently serves as Bishop for his ward in California and served a mission in Brazil. Colby has worked on Capitol Hill, specifically the U.S. Senate, and...
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreJane Clayson Johnson grew up playing the violin and attended BYU on a music scholarship, then changed her studies to journalism. After graduating, she worked for KSL News in Salt Lake City, then...
Without a doubt, there is new energy under our wings following the historic general conferences of this past year. Many energized leaders are looking for inspired and creative ideas to cultivate opportunities for ministering. One unlikely area to consider exploring is...
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...
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreKurt Francom, the host of the Leading Saints podcast, is an adjunct professor at LDS Business College in Salt Lake City, Utah. During the fall semester, he taught a class called Leadership for...
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...