Keynote Speaker

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Speaker Bio

Stephen Lassen is a licensed clinical psychologist and Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He completed a residency in Clinical Child Psychology and Pediatric Psychology at Harvard Medical School and a fellowship in Pediatric Psychology at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He frequently speaks to a variety of professional and lay audiences on a range of topics related to mental health and has served in leadership roles in various medical and mental health organizations.

Brother Lassen is also the author of The Healer’s Art, a guide to spiritual and emotional healing through Jesus Christ.

In his spare time, Brother Lassen enjoys writing and playing music, backpacking, and running. He and his wife grew up in the Pacific Northwest and never imagined living anywhere else. They and their four children have come to love the people and beauty of the Midwest over the past 26 years (and counting!).

The Spirit of Elijah - Temple Work is for Everyone​

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Dale was born and raised in Springfield, New Jersey, where he attended the local elementary and intermediate schools.  He graduated from The Pingry School, where he was very active in sports and several extracurricular activities.  He graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor and Master Degrees in Mechanical Engineering.  He was employed by the Federal Government for 33½ years as a Mechanical Engineer/Computer Engineer.  He retired and moved with his wife to Independence Missouri in May 2006.

 

He has held many callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including Bishop (2X), High Councilor, Elders’ Quorum President (2X), and many other leadership positions.  He has served as an Ordinance Worker/Sealer for more than 30 years in the Washington DC, St. Louis Missouri, and Kansas City Missouri Temples.  

 

He married Sally Jane Wilson in the Salt Lake Temple in 1971, and they are the parents of 5 children and 19 grandchildren.

Putting on the whole Armor of God

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Welcome to the Church of enJoy 

​​Ellen was born in the small town of Paola, Kansas. She grew up in the rural area of Fontana, Kansas.  She served in the Louisville Kentucky Mission and enJOYed training many other sister missionaries.  She currently serves in the Kansas City Missouri Temple as an Ordinance Worker.  She enJOY’s serving every week.  Family and friends, both old and new, bring JOY to her life.

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​​Being Christlike in our communication

 

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What is a testimony and how do I gain one?

Temple Presidency

 

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Hearing and Answering Prayer, Improving the Quality of Prayer.

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The Atonement and Preparing for the Return of Christ.​​

 

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