Show Notes
Heidi Lee serves as a stake communication director in the Mountain’s Edge area of Southwest Las Vegas, as well as in the Las Vegas West Mission office. Over the past 20 years, her Church service has including serving in four stake Relief Society presidencies as secretary, counselor, and president. Her wide-ranging calling experience spans serving as a Stake JustServe Specialist, Young Women presidency member, ward camp director, Relief Society teacher, and Primary music leader.
Most recently, Heidi served as the lead organizer for “A Walk with Jesus,” a multi-stake Easter walkthrough event that coordinated four neighboring stakes, numerous committees, and auxiliary leaders to transform a local chapel into interactive displays depicting the Savior’s life and resurrection.
A devoted stay-at-home mother, Heidi and her husband raised four children and now love spending time with their 16 grandchildren. In her personal time, she enjoys temple service and deep, lifelong gospel study.
Links
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A Walk With Jesus: Master Replication Guide
Bible & Easter videos
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Facebook: A Walk With Jesus – Southwest Las Vegas
Instagram @walkwithjesusswlv
Email Heidi Lee at [email protected]
YouTube: Southwest Las Vegas 2026 Walk with Jesus
YouTube: Northwest Las Vegas 2025 Walk with Jesus
YouTube: Northwest Las Vegas 2026 Walk with Jesus
Highlights
Heidi Lee talks about the successful initiative called “A Walk with Jesus,” which transformed a Latter-day Saint chapel into an immersive experience depicting the life of Jesus Christ. The project aimed to enhance the celebration of Easter and foster community engagement.
Key Insights
Community Engagement: The initiative was inspired by a desire to create a more significant Easter celebration, moving beyond traditional services to involve the broader community.
Collaborative Effort: The project involved multiple stakes working together, with each stake contributing resources and leadership to create a unified experience.
Interactive Experience: The chapel was transformed into various rooms representing key events in Jesus’s life, allowing participants to engage with the stories through self-guided tours and interactive displays.
Youth Involvement: Local youth played a crucial role, participating in the event by dressing in costumes and helping facilitate the experience, which provided them with service hours and a sense of ownership.
Feedback Mechanism: A comment wall was implemented to gather participant reflections, highlighting the spiritual impact of the experience and fostering a sense of connection to Christ.
Financial Planning: The project was funded through contributions from each stake, with careful budgeting and community donations to cover costs, demonstrating the importance of financial stewardship in church projects.
Leadership Applications
Fostering Collaboration: Latter-day Saint leaders can encourage collaboration among different wards and stakes to create larger community events, enhancing unity and shared purpose.
Engaging Youth: Involving youth in meaningful ways can empower them and strengthen their connection to church activities, making them feel valued and engaged.
Creating Immersive Experiences: Leaders can consider how to transform traditional church events into more interactive and engaging experiences that resonate with members and the community, ultimately deepening faith and understanding of gospel principles.
00:05:01 – Introduction to Heidi Lee
00:05:34 – Origin of the Walk with Jesus Project
00:06:42 – Concept of Transforming the Chapel
00:08:52 – Initial Thoughts and Inspiration
00:10:06 – Mission Statement Development
00:12:55 – Organizing Stake Participation
00:15:14 – Role of Decorators and Committees
00:17:42 – Event Timeline and Structure
00:19:45 – Room Themes and Experiences
00:20:38 – Evening Concerts and Adjustments
00:22:59 – Visual Examples of the Event
00:23:10 – Chapel Usage and Ev
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