Where to Start When Members Doubt | An Interview With Thomas Wirthlin McConkie
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.
Articulating Problems Will Motivate Solutions | “Come Down” And Lead
“Come down”—this is a phrase very commonly found in the scriptures. It is often used in the context of a request to a leader—requesting they “come down” from their mountain or from whatever state they are in.
Improving Fast & Testimony Meeting | What is the leader’s role?
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreHave you been in a fast and testimony meeting with long drawn out silence? Most members of the church are used to this and don’t necessarily find the moment “awkward”. However,...
7 Options If a Speaker Ends Early — Presiding in a Church Meeting
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe Email | RSS | MoreIn LDS meetings there is generally a presiding officer present. It is usually the bishop or member of the stake presidency that is highest in seniority. It is their duty to manage and direct the...
