Feels Quote by James E. Faust
“Missionary work will never be what it might be without the help of the members. Stake presidents need to feel some responsibility and ownership of missionary work. The stake president is the one who has the presiding priesthood keys over both the members and non-members in his stake. The missionaries are his helpers.”
About This Quote
Effective missionary work depends on shared responsibility; leaders must own the mission and empower helpers.
In simple terms: Mission success needs leader ownership and teamwork.
Key Takeaway
Leaders should own and delegate mission work.
Themes
leadership
responsibility
missionary work
teamwork
Mood
strategic
inspirational
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- volunteer coordination
- community outreach
Key Concepts
ownership
collaboration
spiritual stewardship
Questions to Reflect On
- How can stake presidents foster shared ownership?
- What structures support collaborative mission work?
A Different Perspective
Leaders may over‑centralize authority, stifling initiative.
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