President Dallin H. Oaks: A Life of Faith and Ministry
President Dallin H. Oaks has served in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for over 40 years. His life took a significant turn when he received a call to serve in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints while working at a Chicago law firm and raising a young family.
At the time, his stake president asked him to serve a stake mission and as a counselor in the stake mission presidency, requiring 40 hours of monthly proselyting. This challenge tested Oaks' faith, as noted in his biography, "In the Hands of the Lord," by Richard E.
"I could not see how I could accept this calling and still keep up with my law practice," he said. "Yet I could not say no to a calling that I knew to be from the Lord. Gathering all my faith, I accepted the call."
For more information, you can also read the article in Portuguese: A vida, fé e ministério de Presidente Dallin H. Oaks
Author's summary: President Dallin H. Oaks' life and ministry.
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