What we need now is the greatest generation of young adults in the history of the Church. We need your whole heart and soul. In other words, it's time to raise the bar not only for missionaries but also for returned missionaries and for your entire generation.
M. Russell BallardThis is God's work, and God's work will not be frustrated. But there is still much to be done.
M. Russell BallardThe central activity of leadership is teaching - first by example, second by precept.
M. Russell BallardWe are not asking everyone to do everything. We are simply asking all members to pray, knowing that if every member, young and old, will reach out to just โoneโ between now and Christmas, millions will feel the love of the Lord Jesus Christ. And what a wonderful gift to the Savior.
M. Russell BallardThere are conversations going on about the Church constantly. Those conversations will continue whether or not we choose to participate in them. But we cannot stand on the sidelines while others, including our critics, attempt to define what our Church teaches... We are living in a world saturated with all kinds of voices. Perhaps now, more than ever, we have a major responsibility as Latter-day Saints to define ourselves, instead of letting others define us.
M. Russell Ballard