Elder Ence gained a reputation among the other missionary boys in the Missionary Training Center (MTC) for being very fun. He snuck pizza in for his district over the wall at the MTC. He also convinced the boys in his district to sneak into the tunnels under the MTC when everyone else was attending LGMs (Large Group Meetings). But when he repeated similar antics in the mission field, he got himself in deep water with the Brethren. His mission president was debating sending the boy home for his behavior until The Order nominated him for recruitment. And when Elder Ence was paired with Elder Dudley, it was clear he would be an excellent candidate for ordination to the higher priesthood.