Preparing Youth as Ward Missionaries | An Interview with Greg Trimble

Greg Trimble is the Founder of Lemonade Stand, an Inc. 5000 company and one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agencies in the United States. He also founded Build Then Bless®, a fintech platform that improves the world through one micro-interaction at a time, and Yalla, a team management and collaboration tool that is 100% dedicated to helping companies and organizations work better together.

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Greg is an author of five books and has served on the editorial board for BYU Studies, the Board of Directors of Faith Matters, the Advisory Board for Scripture Central, the Board of Directors for Millennial Choirs & Orchestras, the Board of Directors for Gifted Music School and assists many other faith-based organizations in their various missions to improve families and strengthen faith in God. He currently serves as a bishop in his ward and as a service missionary working with the General Young Men Presidency with his wife Kristyn. Most of all, Greg enjoys spending time with his family while surfing, skiing, golfing, and playing almost every other sport imaginable.

In this podcast conversation, Greg shares his experiences over nearly four years of serving as a bishop in a Utah ward, highlighting the unique approach he has taken to engage youth in missionary work.

00:04:30 - Greg's Background and Experience as a Bishop
00:05:30 - Insights from Four Years as a Bishop
00:07:30 - The Unique Demographics of the Ward
00:08:15 - Engaging with the Youth Program
00:09:10 - Preparing for a Typical Sunday as a Bishop
00:11:00 - Greg's Involvement with Millennial Choirs and Orchestras
00:14:00 - The Future of Missionary Work Article
00:16:00 - Creating a Mini Mission in the Ward
00:19:20 - Benefits of Ward Missionaries
00:20:15 - Structure of the Ward Missionary Program
00:24:40 - Connection with Ministering Efforts
00:26:45 - Building Connections in the Ward
00:28:45 - Expectations for Youth in Missionary Work
00:30:09 - Long-Term Vision for Missionary Preparation
00:44:00 - The Importance of Service in Missionary Work
00:48:00 - Integrating Service Principles into the Program
00:48:50 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts on Missionary Work