Elder James and Sister Linda Walden are heading for the Provo Missionary Training Center … again! After serving 2 years in Australia (2014-16), the Lord – and Southgate Stake President James Bown – determined their skills and talents were needed again in another part of the vineyard … right here at home in St. George, UT! Although Sister Walden admits she said, “no, no, no … probably a dozen times,” they finally agreed to serve for 12 months with the option to extend. Although they don’t know for sure what this mission entails, they do know they will be providing Member and Leader Support in the 6 wards in the Southgate Stake (and perhaps other assignments yet to be determined).
MLS couples in this area serve under the direction of the president of the Utah St. George Mission and it is likely their main calling will be to share the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ, reactivate and rescue less-active members, retain new converts, strengthen young single adults, and support stake and ward leaders. The Walden’s will most certainly also provide a great and lasting influence on young missionaries.
The Walden’s “job description” lists the skills/experiences the Lord needs for this calling include Church leadership, fellowshipping and teaching experience, good interpersonal and social abilities, and a loving desire to help others develop a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This seems like the perfect fit for this amazing couple!
The Walden’s “job description” lists the skills/experiences the Lord needs for this calling include Church leadership, fellowshipping and teaching experience, good interpersonal and social abilities, and a loving desire to help others develop a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This seems like the perfect fit for this amazing couple!
We look forward to watching your growing enthusiasm in this new calling as you set another important example to your family as well as to the rest of the B7 Ward.
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