Should we be seeking for positions of leadership?

Should we be seeking for positions of leadership?

Oct 8, 2018 | Callings

Question   Gramps, I know that, according to Elder Uchtdorf, we should not seek to hide or to lead in the church. Instead, we should joyfully “lift where we stand.” Should we follow the same principle in the business world? For instance, I work at a...
I haven’t received a calling. Am I not important?

I haven’t received a calling. Am I not important?

Apr 30, 2018 | Callings

Question   Gramps, I am 14 and in Mia Maid’s right now. All of my friends have been in a presidency in Beehives or Mia Maid’s, but I have not. Why? I feel like I am left out or not important. I follow all the teachings of the Church and attend church...
Why are the same people called to leadership positions?

Why are the same people called to leadership positions?

Apr 20, 2016 | Callings

Question   Gramps, Why are the same people called to leadership positions in the ward?  Are the rest of us chopped liver?  Does Heavenly Father think so little of us that we aren’t considered worthy to lead? Cheryl   Answer   Dear Cheryl, Before I...
What are the consequences of turning down a calling?

What are the consequences of turning down a calling?

Jan 2, 2016 | Callings

Question   Gramps, What are the consequences of turning down a calling?  And, does it matter which calling one turns down; a nursery leader as opposed to Relief Society President, Stake President? Hal   Answer   Hal, Considering a calling can be a...
Why aren’t seniors called to leadership positions?

Why aren’t seniors called to leadership positions?

Oct 27, 2015 | Callings

Question   Gramps, Has it become a norm that once a person reaches 55 or 60 years of age they no longer are called to any position of leadership? In my ward and stake, as well as surrounding stakes, there is not a single leadership position held by anyone older...
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