Laauli Faamausili serves as bishop in his ward in southeastern Washington state, and has previously served as a Sunday School and Primary teacher. He has a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Washington University and works in agriculture. He is a big fan of how Leading Saints has helped him in family, church, employment, and civic service.

03:10 Introduction to Laauli and his background

05:30 Demographics of the ward Laauli leads

07:15 Getting called as bishop and starting out

10:00 Things he has learned in the last five years of being bishop

12:30 Principle one – Jesus is love

16:10 Balancing administration and ministering

18:45 Principle two – Grace. As leaders we need to ask for grace and give others grace.

24:00 Principle three – The Elias principle. Being a forerunner. You are preparing the way for future leaders.

28:48 Focusing on the youth of the ward

33:00 Using technology and apps as leaders

37:00 Laauli’s testimony

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