Standards
When are the only times it is okay to not see your companion?
In the bathroom
Baptismal Interview
Talking with Mission President
Should missionaries use the title 'Elder' or 'Sister' in their social media profiles?
No
True or False? Companions should always review each others posts, comments, and messages before posting or sending
True
“More important than speaking is listening. These people are not lifeless objects disguised as a baptismal statistic. … Ask these friends what matters most to them. What do they cherish, and what do they hold dear? And then listen. If the setting is right you might ask what their fears are, what they yearn for, or what they feel is missing in their lives. I promise you that something in what they say will always highlight a truth of the gospel about which you can bear testimony and about which you can then offer more. … If we listen with love, we won’t need to wonder what to say. It will be given to us—by the Spirit and by our friends”
Elder Holland
What is the first Safeguard?
Be in tune with spiritual promptings
True or False Missionaries can ride in a private boat or airplane as long as it is a members
False
Who is part of the Mission Leadership Council (MLC)
While talking with your family
“I plead with you to increase your spiritual capacity to receive revelation. … Choose to do the spiritual work required to enjoy the gift of the Holy Ghost and hear the voice of the Spirit more frequently and more clearly”
President Nelson
What is the second Safeguard?
Be focused on your missionary purpose
Should a missionary use personal funds or missionary support funds for souvenirs and gifts?
Personal funds
What should the passenger companion do while the driving companion if backing the car?
Get out and back the car up for them
True or false: When your companion is in the bathroom, let your companion know what you will be doing on your phone and don't change that activity until they have returned
False
“We all share things with others. We do it often. We share what movies and food we like, funny things we see, places we visit, art we appreciate, quotes we’re inspired by.
“How might we simply add to the list of things we already share what we love about the gospel of Jesus Christ? … By sharing our positive experiences in the gospel with others, we take part in fulfilling the Savior’s great commission”
Elder Stevenson
What is the third safeguard?
be disciplined
What are the three conversation topcis missionaries should avoid?
Offer or make promises about financial or visa support
Jokes about terrorism
Suggesting that people move another country
When can a missionary communicate with their family?
On preparation day
Special holiday
Family Emergency
What is a phone audit and who can do them?
Looking through every part of a missionaries phone. Companions, Young mission leader, and mission leaders.
“When we come with broken hearts and contrite spirits, we can find voice in Jesus Christ and be encircled in His understanding arms of safety. Sacred ordinances offer covenant belonging and ‘the power of godliness’ to sanctify inner intent and outward action [Doctrine and Covenants 84:20]. With His loving-kindness and long-suffering, His Church becomes our Inn”
Elder Gong
What is the fourth safeguard?
Be one
What is the maximum time missionaries should spend eating lunch or dinner?
Two combined hours
Which young missisonary leader reports directly to the mission president?
Assistants
What should you do if you are feeling vulnerable or susceptible?
1. Be aware and acknowledge
2. Choose to act
3. Learn and improve
“We do not preach and teach in order to ‘bring people into the Church’ or to increase the membership of the Church. We do not preach and teach just to persuade people to live better lives. … We invite all to come unto Christ by repentance and baptism and confirmation in order to open the doors of the celestial kingdom to the sons and daughters of God. No one else can do this”
Elder Oaks
What are one of the tools from the scriptures that technology is compared to in the safeguards booklet?
Liahona or Urim and Thummim