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Eric Shuster is the author of 3 books, (1) Catholic Roots, Mormon Harvest (2) The Biblical Roots of Mormonism (3) Where Are the Christians? He currently serves as bishops in a small farming community in Taylor, Texas. He was raised devout Catholics, married a former nun, and joined the LDS Church 26 years ago. In this episode Bishop Shuster briefly shares his conversion story and what inspired him to write books. He also shares what his experience was like as a young elders quorum president and his progression through church leadership. He has a remarkable perspective of home teaching and how to organize assignments for your quorum. We also discuss, bishop’s calendar organization, ward assignments, Family History Olympics, and avoiding the “same ten people”.
Leadership Principles
- You can’t teach what you don’t know, and you can’t lead where you won’t go.
- Give the Lord His time first. (Matt 6:33)
- Where much is given, much is required. (Doctrine & Covenants 82:3)
Links:
Eric’s Books EricShuster.com Matthew 25:14-30
