1. Jeffrey R.HollandBeki Call, MatthewJackson, LehiThomas, KattieHowald, Lorin Lockridge

2. Biographical Information BirthDate and Place: December 3, 1940 St. George, UT Current Age: 71 Raised in: St. George, UT Served a mission in the British Isles Education: Dixie College BYU: Bachelors Degree in English Education(1965), Masters Degree in Religious Education (1966) Yale: Masters degree and PHD in American Studies 3. Prior to Becoming an Apostle In 1972, Elder Holland taught briefly at the Salt Lake Institute In 1974, he was appointed as Dean of Religious Education at BYU.In 1976, he was appointed as Church Commissioner ofEducation. From 1980-1989, he served as the 9th president of BYU. Elder Holland helped withthe establishment of the BYUJerusalem Center in Israel. Previous Callings: Church Commissionerof Education Bishop Counselor in StakePresidency Regional representative Elder Holland (Far Right) withElder James E. Faust and President Howard W. Hunter 4. Elder Hollands HobbiesThe central joy of my life while I was growing up wassports, Elder Holland reflects. I played on every kindof team that could have been assembled. He wasa member of Dixie High Schools state championshipfootball and basketball teams in 1958 and lettered infootball, basketball, track, and baseball. After hismission, he was the co-captain of the Dixie Collegebasketball team that won its conferencechampionship. 5. Basketball Leads to LovePlaying sports in high school wasdefinitely to the benefit of ElderHolland in many ways. Onebenefit of his high schoolinvolvement in athletics was that itkept him close to the youngwoman who would later becomehis wife. Patricia Terry was acheerleader who had moved toSt. George just as she enteredhigh school. She and Jeff datedfor two years before his mission.Elder Holland and Patricia gotmarried on June 7, 1963 in the St.George Temple. After 49 years ofmarriage, they now have 3children and 12 grandchildren. 6. Examples From His Personal LifeReturning from an exploring trip on back -countryroads, Matthew Holland (Elder Hollands oldest son) and hisfather came to an unexpected fork in the road and could notremember which road to take. It was late in the day, and theyknew darkness would be enveloping them in unfamiliarterritory. Seizing a teaching moment, Jeffrey Holland askedhis son to pray for direction. Afterward, he asked his son whathe felt, and Matt replied that he felt strongly they should go tothe left. Replying that he had felt the same way, his fatherturned the truck to the left. Ten minutes later, they came to adead end and returned to take the other route. Matt thought for a time and then asked his father whythey would get that kind of answer to a prayer. Elder Hollandreplied that with the sun going down, that was undoubtedlythe quickest way for the Lord to give them informationinthis case, which one was the wrong road. Now, though theother road might not be familiar and could be difficult inplaces, they could proceed confidently, knowing it was theright one, even in the dark. 7. Family FirstThroughout those years, theHolland children felt their fatherwas available whenever theyneeded him. Mary Alice (ElderHollands daughter) said she feltfree to call him at any time if shehad a problem or a need. Whenone of his children had aplay, recital, or other importantactivity, he would make the effortto be there.Hes the type offather, Mary says, who carefullyplanned daddy-daughter activitieshe knew she would enjoy, eventhough they might not be hispreference. And he strengthenedher immensely while she wasgrowing up by helping herunderstand what an honor it is tobe a woman and what a privilegeit would be to be a mother. 8. A Fathers DevotionDavid Holland recalls his fathers willingness tosacrifice for his children. Once, when the rest ofthe family was away, Jeffrey Holland took severaldays out of his BYU schedule for a one-on-one tripto southern Utah with his younger son.Later, when the familyprepared to move afterElder Holland was calledas a General Authority,he drove an hour ormore out of his wayeach day for nearlytwo months to takeDavid to footballpractices at his newhigh school. 9. Love at HomeMatt Holland says his fondest memoriesfrom childhood are at the dinner table. Everynight was a kind of family home evening filledwithlaughter, compliments, encouragement, interesting conversation, testimony, teaching, andexpressions of love. You always knew Dad washappiest when he was at home with his family. 10. As ParentsWe can bless one another andespecially those who need ourprotection the mostthe children.As parents we can hold life togetherthe way it is always held togetherwith love and faith, passed on to thenext generation, one child at atime. - Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. APrayer For the Children GeneralConference April 2003.Elder Holland and hisson, Matt, sing together during ameeting in the Salt Laketabernacle 11. ExampleFrom the accounts of his children, I have learneda lot from the example of Elder Holland as a Father andas a Family man. Learning of how he always put hisfamily first and how he consistently made it a priority tospend quality time with each of his children and hisfamily members despite his work and callings and otherchurch responsibilities is remarkable in my mind. I lovethat during the one-on-one time he had with hischildren, he took the time to teach them gospelprinciples which would help them develop andstrengthen their faith in Jesus Christ and His gospel. It ismy greatest desire that I can follow the example of ElderHolland and for my wife and children to know that I amhappiest when at home with my family and that theyare my number one priority. Lorin Lochridge 12. Lessons LearnedWe Are All Enlisted October 2011 Priesthood Session 13. Lessons Learned This talk that was given was one that really stuck out to me! I am the type of person that is a little more quite and reserve. I do not talk very much so when I read this talk I made a commitment to open my mouth more and to be able to talk with anyone even if I do not know them. I hope that I will be able to not have my tongue bound and that I will share what the lord has given me. I am so grateful for the gospel and for the words of Elder Hollands to stand up and share what you know. I hope we will all do this! -Matthew Jackson