by Leading Saints | Apr 26, 2016 | Bishops, Elders Quorum, How I lead, Interviews, Podcast Episodes, Stake Leadership, Ward Council |
Scott Hall lives in Taylorsville, Utah and was recently released as bishop after a call to serve in a stake presidency (with my brother). He is a successful real estate agent and is supported by a wonderful wife and 6 children. We talked about his few years serving as bishop and most importantly, how to stay awake in church when everyone is watching you.
He talks highly of the examples he has had in his life and the many leadership lessons they have taught him.
5 Leadership Principles:
Stop Trying to Fix It
Personal Worthiness
Example (Father, Husband)
Learning the Names of Members
My Wife
Links:
How to Remember Names
Interview with Chad Francom
LDSCallings.com
by Leading Saints | Mar 26, 2016 | Articles, Bishops |
Great sacrament meetings services start with great planning. The ward council (which includes the bishopric) suggests themes and speakers. The bishopric confirms the topics and invites the members to speak. How that invitation to speak is extended and how bishoprics follow up are critical. How we prepare someone to speak in sacrament meeting should be commensurate with the sacredness of the meeting.
May I share some practical tips I’ve learned about inviting sacrament speakers through my own good and bad experiences?
by Leading Saints | Feb 9, 2016 | Bishops, Podcast Episodes, Ward Mission Leader |
One of the first questions Bishop Allan Reay was asked when he was ordained a bishop was, “How old ARE you?” He was 31 at the time and has two young counselors to match. In this interview we discuss their unique approach to managing a ward with unique ideas that are increasing the unity and culture of the ward.
They share how they put on a “Come & See Sunday” that encouraged members of their ward to invite their non-member friends. It’s something every ward mission leader needs to understand and consider implementing.
by Leading Saints | Dec 4, 2015 | Articles, Bishops, Ward Council |
Every week thousands of ward bishoprics stand at the lectern and deliver that week’s sacrament meeting agenda. All bishoprics follow the basic format given in the Church Handbooks, but having a well organized paper agenda can make the job of the meeting...
by Leading Saints | Nov 7, 2015 | Bishops, Elders Quorum, Interviews, Podcast Episodes, Primary Presidencies, Relief Society, Ward Council |
Thomas Wirthlin McConkie may have the most “Mormon” name in all of Zion. 🙂 That doesn’t mean his story is a typical Mormon story. Thomas has recently released a helpful book called Navigating Mormon Faith Crisis: A Simple Development Map. This would be an excellent read for a leader in the Church who is seeking further understanding of those in the midst of a faith crisis. You can also find helpful resources at MormonStages.com.
