Be Zealous About Sunday School | A How I Lead Interview with Mark Castillo

Oct 16, 2024

Mark Castillo, the Sunday School president in Highland, Utah, brings a wealth of experience from his background in business and human resources. He emphasizes essential leadership principles like the significance of personal conversion and the power of teaching in one's unique style. Mark discusses the importance of personal stories in education and the impact of consistent spiritual growth. He also shares insights on fostering community connections in Sunday School and practical tools for effective teaching.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Journey of Faith and Community

03:18 • 6min

Cultivating Passion for Scripture Study

08:57 • 2min

Supporting Community in Church: The Role of Material Center Management

10:54 • 3min

Empowering Sunday School Teaching

13:32 • 18min

The Intersection of Leadership and Spiritual Growth

31:54 • 3min

Mark Castillo was raised in Honolulu, Hawaii and baptized at age 10. He attended Brigham Young University, served a mission in Venezuela, and has had a career in business and human resources. Mark lives in Highland, Utah, with his wife and three sons, and currently serves as a Sunday School president. Links Share your thoughts in the Leading Saints community. Read the transcript of this podcast Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library Highlights Mark emphasizes key leadership principles such as conversion, embracing one's teaching style, and the importance of personal stories in teaching. He highlights the need for consistent effort in spiritual growth and the significance of inviting others to act on what they learn. 02:41 - Mark's Background and Church Journey 06:39 - The "Sunday School Zealot" Nickname 09:02 - Tips for Ward Librarians 12:14 - Insights on a Typical Utah Ward 13:41 - Sunday School Structure in Highland Ward 16:07 - Teacher Council Meetings Overview 19:45 - Importance of Conversion in Leadership 24:18 - Embracing Your Teaching Style 27:21 - Choosing to Put Heavenly Father First 29:51 - Practical Tools for Teaching 31:06 - The Impact of Personal Stories in Teaching The Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, Ganel-Lyn Condie, Michael Goodman, Wendy Ulrich, Richard Ostler, Kirby Heyborne, Taysom Hill and many more in over 700 episodes. Discover podcasts, articles, virtual conferences, and live events related to callings such as the bishopric, Relief Society, elders quorum, Primary, youth leadership, stake leadership, ward mission, ward council, young adults, ministering, and teaching.