Purposes of Missionaries
Missionary Support Team
Missionary Schedule and Meetings
The Book of Mormon
Process from Investigator to Member
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What is your purpose as a missionary?
Invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end.
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What is the bishop's role in missionary work?

The bishop is responsible for missionary, retention and reactivation efforts in the ward. The bishop uses the priesthood executive committee and ward council to coordinate these efforts

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What is the primary purpose of district meetings?
To 'teach one another the doctrine of the kingdom' -D&C 88:77
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The prophet Joseph Smith described the Book of Mormon as what?
The keystone of our religion
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What are 2 times a missionary needs permission to baptize?
1. Minor children (preferably in writing) 2. Spouses
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What is essential for teaching the truths of the gospel in a way that builds faith in others?
The Spirit
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President Gordon B. Hinckley taught, "So many of us look upon missionary work as simply tracting. Everyone who is familiar with this work knows there is a better way. That way is through _______" What?
The members of the Church
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What time should missionaries arise in the morning?
6:30AM
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What is the central purpose of the Book of Mormon?
To convince all people that Jesus is the Christ
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Name 3 of the 5 recommendations for helping people make and keep commitments.
1. Extend commitment invitations 2. Ask direct questions 3. Promise people blessings 4. Bear testimony frequently 5. Follow up
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Where does a missionary's AUTHORITY come from?
Missionaries have the authority to preach the gospel by virtue of their setting apart by priesthood authority
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Who has the first responsibility for strengthening new members and less-active members?
The ward council, under the direction of the bishop
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Who presides at a zone conference?
The mission president
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Describe what a structural keystone is.
An arch is made from wedge shaped pieces that lean against each other. The middle piece, keystone, is usually larger than the other wedges and locks the other stones in place.
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Who normally conducts the baptismal interviews?
The district leader. Zone leaders interview any candidates taught by the district leader. The mission president (or someone he assigns) must interview people involved in serious sins.
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There are 2 primary purposes for personal study. What are they?
1. Strengthen your knowledge and testimony of the restored gospel 2. Help you prepare to meet the needs of those you teach
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President Hinckley said, "Every new convert needs three things. . . " They are?
1. Friend 2. An assignment 3. To be 'nourished by the good word of God' (Moroni 6:4)
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What is the exception to missionaries beginning their proselyting at 10AM?
Those who are learning a language will study that language for an additional 30-60 minutes
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Effective daily study of the scriptures must always begin with what?
Prayer
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What is the definition of a convert baptism?
Persons ages 9 and older who have never before been baptized and confirmed as members of the Church
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President Joseph Smith said, "After all that has been said, the greatest and most important duty is to _______ " WHAT?
Preach the gospel
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Name some of the roles of a ward mission leader in missionary work
1. Sets an example of sharing the gospel with others 2. Coordinates the work of the ward missionaries and full-time missionaries 3. Reviews the progress of investigators, new converts, and less-active members 4. Conducts weekly missionary coordination meetings 5. Organizes convert baptismal services. A member of the bishopric or ward mission leader usually conduct at these services
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Name 4 of the 6 materials studied during personal study each morning listed in Preach My Gospel.
1. Book of Mormon 2. Other Scriptures 3. Doctrines of the missionary lessons 4. Chapters from Preach My Gospel 5. Missionary Handbook 6. Missionary Health Guide
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President Ezra Taft Benson said the Book of Mormon is the keystone of our religion in at least what three ways?
1. Witness of Christ 2. Fullness of the doctrine 3. Foundation of testimony
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What are 'progressing investigators'?
The total number of investigators who have been taught two or more lessons and are keeping commitments such as to pray, read from the Book of Mormon, attend church, and prepare for baptism and confirmation
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