Mission Preparation
List two ways you can spiritually prepare to serve a mission?
Study your scriptures, pray often, attend church, participate in seminary, listen to the prophet, go to the temple, etc.
What nickname is affectionately given to a brand-new missionary fresh from the MTC?
Greenie
Where is Elder Camden Franzen currently serving?
Texas, Dallas West Mission
At what age may Young Women serve a mission?
Age 18 (same as Young Men)
What mission is Kent, WA in?
Washington, Seattle Mission
How can you prepare socially to serve a mission?
Be a friend to everyone, reach out to others, go out with the missionaries, be an example, use social media to share the gospel
One method missionaries use to find those to teach is by knocking door to door. What is this method called?
Tracting
Where is Elder Cole Raban currently serving?
Louisiana, Batan Rouge Mission
Typically, Mission Presidents serve for what length of time?
3 years
What famous Book of Mormon missionary is associated with "One armed bandits"?
Ammon (son of Mosiah)
How can you prepare physically for the rigors of serving a full-time mission?
Obey the WofW, stay in shape, go on walks, go to bed early and wake up early, memorize scriptures.
Before missionaries serve in the field, they must first attend the MTC. What does "MTC" stand for?
Mission Training Center
Where did Bishop Mortensen serve as a missionary?
Washington, DC Mission
As of Dec 2025, how many full-time missionaries are currently serving worldwide?
84,000
If you are called to work full-time at the Bishop’s Storehouse, Ensign Ranch, or at the Temple, you could be doing what kind of full-time mission?
Service Mission
How can you prepare practically to serve a mission (day-to-day stuff)?
Learn to cook simple meals, do laundry, iron shirts, sew on buttons, make light repairs to bikes, reduce screen time, etc.
When a missionary returns home, he/she typically gives a talk in Sacrament Meeting to share experiences. What do we usually call this type of talk?
Homecoming Talk
Where did Brother Grant Millard serve his mission?
Cote d'Ivoire Abidjan Mission
How many missions are currently open worldwide?
451 (506 effective July 2026)
How does a prospective missionary begin the full-time mission application?
Talk to the Bishop
What is the best way to let someone know you are a member of the Church and start a gospel conversation?
In normal and natural ways ("what did you do this weekend?")
What is a name (other than Trainer) given to the Companion who trains a new Elder and introduces him to the field?
Father
Where did President Ray Follett serve his mission?
Thailand
In how many countries can you find full-time Latter-day Saint missionaries serving?
150
Which country outside the US has the most missions?
Brazil