"We, the People" - in the Church

I believe that one of the most inspired aspects of the organizational restoration is that “we, the people” run the Church at the local level - and that one of the most dangerous aspects of the organizational restoration is that “we, the people” run the Church at the local level.

I agree that all of us will experience a lack of spiritual leadership at some level, to some degree and at some time in our lives. I believe the ideal is to become the spiritual leader we personally need, not only (or even primarily) for ourselves but also so others in our spheres of influence will not have to experience the lack we did.

When Pres. Hinckley taught - and repeated his teaching - that the strength of the Church is in the testimonies of its members, I believe he was stating not only a belief but also a hope.