May 2025 Devotional

Brian and Melinda Ashton

BYU-Pathway Worldwide

About the Speakers

Brian K. Ashton is the president of BYU-Pathway Worldwide and previously served as vice president of field operations. Receiving his bachelor's degree from BYU and MBA degree from Harvard University, President Ashton has started several companies. He served as the Second Counselor in the Sunday School General Presidency from 2015–2019.

Melinda Ashton graduated from BYU and later attended medical school in Chicago. She served in the Spain Malaga Mission. Melinda and Brian are the parents of seven children. Together, they presided over the Texas Houston South Mission from 2012–2015.

Instructions for Discussion

Below are suggested questions you can ask students to reflect on to help with your discussion. You may be inspired to ask different questions based on the needs of your group.

• The Ashtons spoke about five things parents should do to righteously lead in their homes:
  
  1. Be a righteous example to our children.
  2. Teach our children to walk in the ways of truth and light and correct them when necessary.
  3. Share our testimonies and experiences of God’s blessings and His miracles.
  4. Pray with our children.

  5. Create a culture that draws our families together.

     Which one or ones meant the most to you? Why?

• All of the items in the list above rely on us having faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Why is having faith in divine power better than trusting in your own strength only? Why is it important for children to know this?
• Have you experienced blessings because your parents led you well? What are these blessings?
  

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