Get to Know President M. Russell Ballard
Come get to know President M. Russell Ballard a little bit better before you hear him speak in General Conference. Watch a video, read some fun facts, and make a paper puppet that resembles him.
Oh, how we will miss President Ballard.
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How much do you know about Presidnet M. Russell Ballard?
Do you know these fun facts about President Ballard? Teach your family more about him at your next Family Home Evening.
The M stands for Melvin which is also his father’s name.
He was mission president of the Canada Toronto Mission. In fact, much of his church service has been focused on missionary work.
He has two grandfathers that were also members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
During his childhood, his family wasn’t the most active in the Church.
When he got a call from President Hinckley’s office (under President Kimball’s direction) to meet, he assumed he would either move overseas as a member of the Quorum of the Seventy or be asked to speak in General Conference. He was quite surprised, it was an invitation to be a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
When he, President Howard W. Hunter, or Jon Huntsman had a health issue, they would take each other out for frozen yogurt.
He was the president of the Ballard Motor Company, a car dealership. He also was involved in real estate and investment businesses.
Print and fold this paper puppet and share some quotes from President Ballard’s recent talks. What’s your favorite talk?
Learn even more about President Ballard
Longer biography about President Ballard
General Conference talks by President Ballard
Infographic for President Ballard
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