Associates Quote by M. Russell Ballard

I would say to bishops, and to all men in authority, we should have an interest in carrying on this work. We should labor…

— Wilford Woodruff

I suggest that all who listen to my voice would benefit by an examination of the lives of those we sustain as general officers…

— Monte J. Brough

In a word, we owe obedience to the bishops in all things pertaining to our work in the missions, with ordinands, etc., but the…

— Vincent de Paul

“The effectiveness of an inspired bishop, adviser, or teacher has very little to do with the outward trappings of power or an abundance of…

— Thomas S. Monson

“The desire we so often hear expressed today for “episcopal figures,” “priestly men,” “authoritative personalities” springs frequently enough from a spiritually sick need for…

— Dietrich Bonhoeffer

While conscious of the challenges you face, I encourage you to follow faithfully in the footsteps of your founders, and to stir into flame…

— Pope Benedict XVI

Transform your employees into passionate disciples. Teach. Create apostles. Give people a calling, not a job.

— Michael J. Silverstein

It is glorious to be a member. It is glorious to have any office or calling in the Church, no matter how relatively humble…

— Henry D. Moyle

Do not, brethren, put your trust in man though he be a bishop, an apostle, or a president. If you do, they will fail…

— George Q. Cannon

My duties are wider than those of the Pope. The Pope is only concerned with the spiritual welfare of his flock.

— Aga Khan IV

Let us be ready and willing to follow our file leaders, and to sustain them. ... You will always be blessed and benefitted in…

— Heber J. Grant

Let us reflect that we shall always do God's Will and He will do ours when we carry out that of our Superiors.

— Vincent de Paul