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Elder M. Russell Ballard is a prominent leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, currently serving as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He was born in 1928 in Salt Lake City, Utah and is descended from early church leaders including Hyrum Smith. Ballard served a mission in England from 1948-1950, married his wife Barbara in 1951, and they have seven children together. Throughout his life and career, Ballard has faced challenges with faith but has emphasized the importance of families.

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Elder M. Russel Ballard By Crystal Robbins and John Handal
Melvin Russel Ballard Jr. was born on October 8th, 1928 to Melvin Russell and Geraldine Smith Ballard. He was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah Elder Ballard is the grandson of apostle Melvin J. Ballard and Hyrum M. Smith and is a descendant of Hyrum Smith, brother of church founder Joseph Smith, Jr. As a young man he served as a missionary in England from 1948 to 1950
He met his wife while they were studying at the University of Utah. Elder Ballard married his sweetheart Barbara Bowen in the Salt Lake Temple on August 28th, 1951. The have two sons and five daughters They have been married for 61 years. What matters most is what lasts the longest and families are forever. M. Russell Ballard
Professionally, Ballard became involved in several enterprises, including automotive, real estate, and investment businesses. He was the top-selling salesman for his fathers Nash car dealership when he left it in the early 1950s to pursue other business interests. In 1956, Ballard returned and took over the Ballard Motor Company from his father. During this period he also served in the United States Army Reserve, resigning his commission as a first lieutenant in 1957. During the late 1950s, Ballard was recruited by the Ford Motor Company to become the first Edsel car dealer for Salt Lake City. After praying for guidance, he had the "clear impression" not to sign the franchise. He did anyway and incurred a huge loss, "without doubt the darkest period" of his business career. 1958 Edsel Ranger To me, failure is only when you quit trying, he said. If you keep working at a task and try to do whats right and honest, ultimately it works out.
Elder Melvin Russell Ballard, Jr., prominent in Salt Lake business, was called as president of the Canada Toronto Mission in 1974. Having served a mission to Britain, he returned to Salt Lake where he accepted calls to the Holladay 12th Ward bishopric and the Mt. Olympus and Monument Park Stake high councils. Elder Ballard attended the University of Utah before entering business. After serving as bishop twice, he was called to the First Quorum of the Seventy in April of 1976 and Served from February 1980 to October 1985. 1976 members of the First Quorum of the Seventy are (from left) Elders Carlos E. Asay, M. Russell Ballard, Jr., John H. Groberg, and Jacob de Jager Currently, he is the sixth most senior apostle among the ranks of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. As a young bishop M. Russell Ballard served alongside his counselors, executive secretary and clerks. Melvin Russell Ballard
So the bad news is that family breakdown is causing a host of societal and economic ills. But the good news is that, like any cause and effect, those ills can be reversed if what is causing them is changed. Inequities are resolved by living correct principles and values. Brothers and sisters, the most important cause of our lifetime is our families. If we will devote ourselves to this cause, we will improve every other aspect of our lives and will become, as a people and as a church, an example and a beacon for all the peoples of the earth. M. Russell Ballard
We have both been in the existence of this great apostle. Elder Ballard came to our stake a few years ago, and shared with us many experiences that his family had while on vacation together. He expressed how important it is to MAKE the time to do things with your family and to make memories.
Remember, you can be exalted without a college degree. You can be exalted without being slender and beautiful. You can be exalted without having a successful career. You can be exalted if you are not rich and famous. So focus the best that you can on those things in life that will lead you back to the presence of God - keeping all things in their proper balance. M. Russell Ballard It may not always be easy, convenient or politically correct to stand for truth and right, but it is the right thing to do. Always. M. Russell Ballard
References M.Russell Ballard. (updated 22 April 2013). retrieved 06-13-13, from wikipedia Web Site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M._Russell_Ballard M.Russell Ballard Quotes. (2013). retrieved 06-12-13, from Good Reads Web site:http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/295595.M_Russell_Ballard FYI-For Your Information. (June 1976). retrieved 06-12-13, from https://www.lds.org/new-era/1976/06/fyi-for-your- information?lang=eng CarGurus. (2006-2013). retrieved 06-12-13, from 1958 Edsel Ranger Web Site: http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/1958-Edsel-Ranger-Pictures-c17360_pi35701173 General Authorities M.Russell Ballard. (2-21-12). retrieved 06-11-13, from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Web Site: http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/1958-Edsel-Ranger-Pictures-c17360_pi35701173 Abide with Me. (12-2009). retrieved 06-15-13, from Hymn Arrangements Web Site: http://hymnarrangements.blogspot.com/2009/12/abide-medley.html

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  • 1. Elder M. Russel Ballard By Crystal Robbins and John Handal
  • 2. Melvin Russel Ballard Jr. was born on October 8th, 1928 to Melvin Russell and Geraldine Smith Ballard. He was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah Elder Ballard is the grandson of apostle Melvin J. Ballard and Hyrum M. Smith and is a descendant of Hyrum Smith, brother of church founder Joseph Smith, Jr. As a young man he served as a missionary in England from 1948 to 1950
  • 3. He met his wife while they were studying at the University of Utah. Elder Ballard married his sweetheart Barbara Bowen in the Salt Lake Temple on August 28th, 1951. The have two sons and five daughters They have been married for 61 years. What matters most is what lasts the longest and families are forever. M. Russell Ballard
  • 4. Professionally, Ballard became involved in several enterprises, including automotive, real estate, and investment businesses. He was the top-selling salesman for his fathers Nash car dealership when he left it in the early 1950s to pursue other business interests. In 1956, Ballard returned and took over the Ballard Motor Company from his father. During this period he also served in the United States Army Reserve, resigning his commission as a first lieutenant in 1957. During the late 1950s, Ballard was recruited by the Ford Motor Company to become the first Edsel car dealer for Salt Lake City. After praying for guidance, he had the "clear impression" not to sign the franchise. He did anyway and incurred a huge loss, "without doubt the darkest period" of his business career. 1958 Edsel Ranger To me, failure is only when you quit trying, he said. If you keep working at a task and try to do whats right and honest, ultimately it works out.
  • 5. Elder Melvin Russell Ballard, Jr., prominent in Salt Lake business, was called as president of the Canada Toronto Mission in 1974. Having served a mission to Britain, he returned to Salt Lake where he accepted calls to the Holladay 12th Ward bishopric and the Mt. Olympus and Monument Park Stake high councils. Elder Ballard attended the University of Utah before entering business. After serving as bishop twice, he was called to the First Quorum of the Seventy in April of 1976 and Served from February 1980 to October 1985. 1976 members of the First Quorum of the Seventy are (from left) Elders Carlos E. Asay, M. Russell Ballard, Jr., John H. Groberg, and Jacob de Jager Currently, he is the sixth most senior apostle among the ranks of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. As a young bishop M. Russell Ballard served alongside his counselors, executive secretary and clerks. Melvin Russell Ballard
  • 6. So the bad news is that family breakdown is causing a host of societal and economic ills. But the good news is that, like any cause and effect, those ills can be reversed if what is causing them is changed. Inequities are resolved by living correct principles and values. Brothers and sisters, the most important cause of our lifetime is our families. If we will devote ourselves to this cause, we will improve every other aspect of our lives and will become, as a people and as a church, an example and a beacon for all the peoples of the earth. M. Russell Ballard
  • 7. We have both been in the existence of this great apostle. Elder Ballard came to our stake a few years ago, and shared with us many experiences that his family had while on vacation together. He expressed how important it is to MAKE the time to do things with your family and to make memories.
  • 8. Remember, you can be exalted without a college degree. You can be exalted without being slender and beautiful. You can be exalted without having a successful career. You can be exalted if you are not rich and famous. So focus the best that you can on those things in life that will lead you back to the presence of God - keeping all things in their proper balance. M. Russell Ballard It may not always be easy, convenient or politically correct to stand for truth and right, but it is the right thing to do. Always. M. Russell Ballard
  • 9. References M.Russell Ballard. (updated 22 April 2013). retrieved 06-13-13, from wikipedia Web Site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M._Russell_Ballard M.Russell Ballard Quotes. (2013). retrieved 06-12-13, from Good Reads Web site:http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/295595.M_Russell_Ballard FYI-For Your Information. (June 1976). retrieved 06-12-13, from https://www.lds.org/new-era/1976/06/fyi-for-your- information?lang=eng CarGurus. (2006-2013). retrieved 06-12-13, from 1958 Edsel Ranger Web Site: http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/1958-Edsel-Ranger-Pictures-c17360_pi35701173 General Authorities M.Russell Ballard. (2-21-12). retrieved 06-11-13, from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Web Site: http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/1958-Edsel-Ranger-Pictures-c17360_pi35701173 Abide with Me. (12-2009). retrieved 06-15-13, from Hymn Arrangements Web Site: http://hymnarrangements.blogspot.com/2009/12/abide-medley.html