RETURN - Robert D. Hales

Available June 8, 2010

When Elder Robert D. Hales served as a jet fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force, the motto of his unit was "Return with Honor."

Applying this to our mortal journey, Elder Hales shares keen insights gleaned from years of experiences as a Church leader and business executive. As we travel life's path, we encounter four distinct stages: preparation, decision, serving, and enduring. Elder Hales considers each of these essential periods and makes his message clear-whatever your stage in life, keeping sacred covenants, prayerfully making life's important decisions, and embracing the Atonement can prepare you for eternal life. With never before shared stories, Elder Hales's first book is an inspired guide to your journey home.

MISSION PREP - STUDY GUIDE

Filled with practical and insightful applications for prospective missionaries--or anyone with a desire to bring souls unto Christ--this supplemental workbook parallels Church missionary study materials and will help deepen the reader's understanding of gospel concepts while teaching specific skills for effective missionary work.
With a positive, helpful tone Richard Allen presents insightful quotes and powerful case studies along with relevant, substantive ideas about not only what to expect in the mission field but how to prepare to share the gospel. Using insights gleaned from years of teaching mission preparation classes, the author illustrates simply how one can develop practical applications to strengthen resolve, enhance understanding, improve memory, and boost proselytizing productivity. The Mission Prep Study Guide is ideal for prospective missionaries, missionaries in action, ward mission leaders, and mission prep class leaders. Readers will learn to ponder with purpose and prepare by the Spirit as they actively work toward developing themselves spiritually and temporally for successful service in the Lord's kingdom.

Priesthood Power: Blessing The Sick and the Afflicted

“Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church….” Our commission in the Melchizedek Priesthood is the same that Jesus gave to His Apostles when He sent them forth to serve: “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.”
Administering to the sick is a powerful ordinance, charged with symbolism and meaning that strike at the heart of our priesthood commission. This book answers many questions pertaining to this sacred ordinance. For example, what does the oil represent? Why are two or more elders typically required? How do we become the hands, arms, and voice of Jesus Christ? How should we prepare to bless? A must-have for every bearer of the Melchizedek Priesthood or for anyone preparing for the priesthood.

MEN OF INFLUENCE: The Potential of the Priesthood to Lift the World ROBERT MILLET

In this sequel to his bestselling book Men of Valor, Robert L. Millet describes how men can become “men of influence,” thereby blessing their families and neighborhoods— even the world. How are we enabled to receive the Lord’s power? Brother Millet explains that maturing spiritually isn’t accomplished merely by being “active” in the Church and holding a current temple recommend, although those are necessary.

Men of Influence encourages men to achieve that connection between heaven and earth which eventually makes a good man into a holy man, transforming a noble man into a man who can lift the world. If you feel you’re living beneath your potential as a priesthood bearer (or if someone you love is), this book provides inspiration and practical advice to enable you to become one of the Lord’s valiant servants.

Trials to Testimony: Bringing young Men to Christ Through Scouting

Trails to Testimony: Bringing Young Men to Christ Through Scouting - President Gordon B. Hinckley said, “There is no more significant work in this world than the preparation of boys to become men . . . who are qualified to live productive and meaningful lives.” And President Thomas S. Monson underscores this thought when he says that “It’s easier to build boys than to mend them.” Bradley D. Harris, associate professor of recreational management and youth leadership at Brigham Young University, challenges parents and youth leaders alike to rediscover the spiritual dimensions of Scouting—to focus on the close relationship that should exist between Scouting and the Aaronic Priesthood. The author’s 22-year professional career with the Boy Scouts of America, combined with extensive experience within the Church in various priesthood leadership capacities, gives him invaluable insights into the responsibilities that parents and leaders have in bringing young men to Christ. “The family is the first institution charged with bringing young men to Christ. . . . Working in harmony, the family and the Aaronic Priesthood should create an atmosphere where young men’s individual testimonies can . . . flourish.” Trails to Testimony is a powerful guide for families and leaders entrusted with the sacred responsibility of teaching and guiding the young men of the Church.