LDS PERSONAL FAITH CRISIS REPORT

LDS PERSONAL FAITH CRISIS – Prepared for President Dieter F. Uchtdorf – Proprietary and Confidential

From October 2011 until August 2013, an unpaid team of scholars, strategists, and other volunteers conducted research, synthesized findings, and developed a number of strategic recommendations aimed at helping LDS leaders better understand and more compassionately minister to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in a faith crisis, meaning members experiencing severe emotional turmoil resulting from discovering Church history facts that do not align with the traditional narrative of the Church. This faith crisis project was self-initiated and completed pro bono, meaning the work was conducted without compensation. The following pages of this PDF contain a copy of the LDS Personal Faith Crisis report delivered to senior Church leaders in the early summer of 2013. A supplemental report entitled “Faith Crisis Chronicles” was also delivered to senior leaders a few weeks later in August 2013. A more detailed description of the project’s impetus, estimated outcomes, and a listing of individual collaborators is included at the end of the document.

Many individuals contributed to this project and warrant appreciation. An extended team of scholars and professionals donated countless hours to developing content, reviewing, and providing valuable feedback. The majority of the team is based in the U.S., but several members are internationally based. Contributors hold advanced degrees in: · American History · Anthropology · Brand Strategy · Business Strategy · Digital and Social Media · Law · Literature and Philosophy · Literature and Religion · Pathology · Psychology · Sociocultural Modeling · Statistics All team members love the Church and wish to see our members suffer less as the result of Faith Crisis.