We often say we have a converted ministry who go forth with complete conviction and testimony. These missionaries need a converted constituency whose conviction is attested by their living. They must be able to point with pride to us as we point with pride to them. It is almost impossible to calculate the retardation and injury to the great cause which comes from those whose performance is not consistent with their professions. In the stakes and wards of Zion the Lord has caused to be set up divisions of his kingdom. God grant that the Latter-day Saint in these divisions may have the courage, the vision, the devotion, and the strength of character to make these divisions of the kingdom effective and impressive background for the proclamation of his gospel by his missionaries. – Stephen L Richards, “Conference Report,” October 1955, Third Day-Morning Meeting, p.100