Disciplined
Analytical
Faithful
Courageous
Steadfast
100
What significant Church calling did Dallin H. Oaks receive that required him to completely shift his profession?
A______
Apostle
100
Which governing body of the Church did Elder Oaks become a member of, joining other senior leaders?
You know this one!!!
Twelve
100
What personal quality influenced how Elder Oaks addressed sensitive and doctrinally complex topics?
C______
Clarity
100
What core value directed Elder Oaks’ approach to Church disciplinary matters and member care?
R__________
Restoration
100
What Christlike virtue guided Elder Oaks as he approached his new and unexpected responsibilities?
F____
Faith
200
Which inner struggle pushed Elder Oaks to rely more fully on the Lord in his ministry?
I____q____
Inadequacy
200
What initial personal emotion did Elder Oaks feel when he learned he would join the Quorum of the Twelve?
H______y
Humility
200
What intellectual strength helped Elder Oaks balance scholarly thinking with spiritual discernment?
__g__
Logic
200
What was Elder Oaks’ attitude toward significant administrative adjustments made during this Church era?
_cc_______
Acceptance
200
What major change did Elder Oaks experience as he shifted from public academic visibility to Apostolic work?
___v___
Private
300
HARD: How did Elder Oaks’ transition from an academic–legal career into the apostleship challenge his established decision‑making framework, and what new spiritual discipline did he have to develop to function effectively in the Quorum of the Twelve?
The transition required Elder Oaks to move from a lifetime of analytical, evidence‑based decision‑making—shaped by years in law, academia, and judicial service—to a method rooted in revelation, unity, and spiritual confirmation. This shift pushed him to develop a deeper reliance on spiritual discernment, learning to recognize and trust the quiet, incremental impressions of the Holy Ghost rather than professional logic alone. He also had to adjust to the Quorum’s pattern of seeking harmony through spiritual alignment rather than debate or argument, which required humility, patience, and a willingness to let revelation—not reasoning—have the final word.
300
Which spiritual ability did he realize he needed to develop further beyond academic reasoning?
D_________t
Discernment
300
At the time of his apostolic calling, which university was he presiding over as its president?
BYU
300
What personal autonomy did Elder Oaks have to surrender as he accepted a schedule directed by revelation?
______l
Control
300
Which core principle helped unify the Quorum of the Twelve despite differing viewpoints?
_____n_
Harmony
400
Before entering full-time Church service, what professional field had defined much of Elder Oaks’ career?
Law
400
Which intellectual skill helped Elder Oaks communicate clearly and reason through complex questions?
______ing
Reasoning
400
Which shared trait in the Quorum deeply impressed Elder Oaks as he participated in its councils?
____y
Unity
400
HARD: In what ways did Elder Oaks’ early international assignments reshape his understanding of global Church governance, and what personal attribute proved essential as he encountered diverse cultural needs and leadership challenges?
He learned that effective apostolic leadership required not only doctrinal clarity but the ability to adapt principles to fit the circumstances of Saints whose backgrounds differed drastically from his own. The personal attribute that proved essential was cultural sensitivity, allowing him to listen deeply, understand local contexts, and apply eternal truths with respect for local customs.
400
What spiritual gift or capacity did Elder Oaks intentionally work to deepen as he learned his new role?
________o_
Revelation
500
What global assignment required Elder Oaks to develop increased cultural awareness and sensitivity?
O______h
Outreach
500
What spiritual priority replaced worldly career goals as Elder Oaks embraced Apostolic leadership?
O_______e
Obedience
500
Which leadership ability developed during his years at BYU proved valuable in Church administration?
A____________n
Administration
500
What personal habit demonstrated Elder Oaks’ desire to learn quickly from more senior Apostles?
______king
Notetaking
500
Which major aspect of his life did Elder Oaks have to reprioritize as he transitioned into Apostolic ministry?
___r__
Church
600
Which early Latter‑day Saint woman was instrumental in compiling the first Latter‑day Saint hymnbook used in Kirtland and Nauvoo?
_____ R. ____
Aliza R. Snow
600
Which prominent LDS woman served as the first female Church leader to speak in General Conference after the 1970s restructuring of priesthood and auxiliary meetings?
B______ B. _____
Barbara B. Smith
600
Which Latter‑day Saint woman became the first female chaplain in the U.S. military representing the Church?
J___ B. B_____m B_____
Chaplain Jean B. Bingham Burton
600
Which female leader served simultaneously as a temple matron and a Relief Society General President in the mid‑20th century?
Belle S. Stafford B_____
Belle S. Stafford Benson
600
Which modern LDS woman helped create and lead the Church’s worldwide “Children and Youth” initiative before being called to the Young Women General Presidency?
B_____ H. _____n
Bonnie H. Cordon