Elder Joe J. Christensen, Ph.D

Joe J. Christensen excels at teaching and was fortunate enough

to be provided with many opportunities to teach both inside and

outside of the Church.He was born in the summer of 1929 and

grew up in Banida, Idaho. He went to Utah State University for

two years and then served a full-time mission in

Mexico and Central America. Upon his return, he finished his

bachelor’s degree at BYU. He also received his PhD from

Washington State University. After graduation,

Elder Christensen joined the US Air Force.

He was then a seminary teacher and eventually, became an

institute director. He directed institute programs at

Washington State University, the University of Idaho, and

the University of Utah. He loved these opportunities and

planned to use his skills to strengthen the spirituality

of the students.

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RESOLUTIONS SPEECH

Take notes:
-Set Goals
-Make specific resolutions
-Plan of Action

Make plans to improve yourselves:
1. Intellectually
2. Socially
3. Physically
4. Spiritually

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