M. Russell Ballard (1928–2023)
Author of Our Search for Happiness
About the Author
Works by M. Russell Ballard
Counseling With Our Councils: Learning to Minister Together in the Church and in the Family (1997) 152 copies
Ensign - 1980 1 copy
Our Family Council Journal 1 copy
Associated Works
The Prophet and His Work: Essays From General Authorities on Joseph Smith and the Restoration (1996) — Contributor — 39 copies
Ye Shall Bear Record of Me: Talks from the 2001 BYU Women's Conference (2002) — Contributor — 18 copies
Christmas Treasures: Stories and Reminiscences from General Authorities (1994) — Contributor — 16 copies
The Power of His Redemption: Talks from the 2003 BYU Women's Conference (2004) — Contributor — 12 copies
Joseph F. Smith: Reflections on the Man and His Times (BYU Church History Symposium) (2013) — Contributor — 7 copies
Tagged
Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- Ballard, Melvin Russell Jr.
- Birthdate
- 1928-10-08
- Date of death
- 2023-11-12
- Burial location
- Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Places of residence
- England, UK
Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Education
- University of Utah
- Occupations
- apostle
Missionary
car salesman - Relationships
- Smith, Hyrum M. (grandfather)
Ballard, Melvin J. (grandfather) - Organizations
- United States Army Reserve
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Members
Reviews
I don't think it's fair that I rate or review this book as it wasn't my choice but a woman's that read to sometimes.
I really enjoyed Elder Ballard's straightforward and simple summary of the beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
I really enjoyed Elder Ballard's straightforward and simple summary of the beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
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Statistics
- Works
- 20
- Also by
- 15
- Members
- 713
- Popularity
- #35,570
- Rating
- 4.1
- Reviews
- 6
- ISBNs
- 30
- Languages
- 1
In an effective Council
* The problem is clearly outlined and articulated, but the council isn't allowed to dwell on negativity.
* The council leader controls the flow of the discussion without dominating it. He asks questions and calls for opinions, and then he listens.
* Council members speak from their own perspective as individuals and not just as representatives of their respective organizations. ...
* Attention is focused on "what we want to have happen" rather than "what we want to do."
* In its deliberations, the council never strays far from the mission of the Church; bringing souls to Christ through proclaiming the gospel, perfecting the Saints, and redeeming the dead.
* Council members aren't allowed to forget the importance of their individual influence and example.
* Input is solicited from everyone, but final decisions are left to the council leader, who relies upon inspiration more than personal opinion in guiding the decisions of the council.… (more)