Purposes of Missionaries
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.
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
Who conducts District Counsel?
The District Leader
The prophet Joseph Smith described the Book of Mormon as what?
The keystone of our religion
What are 2 times a missionary needs permission to baptize?
1. Minor children (preferably in writing) 2. Spouses
What is essential for teaching the truths of the gospel in a way that builds faith in others?
The Spirit
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
What time should missionaries arise in the morning?
6:30AM
What is the central purpose of the Book of Mormon?
To convince all people that Jesus is the Christ
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
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
Who has the first responsibility for strengthening new members and less-active members?
The ward council, under the direction of the bishop
Who presides at a zone conference?
The mission president
Where does the Book of Mormon take place?
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.
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
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)
When should missionaries be back in the apartments at the end of the day?
9pm
Effective daily study of the scriptures must always begin with what?
Prayer
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
President Joseph Smith said, "After all that has been said, the greatest and most important duty is to _______ " WHAT?
Preach the gospel
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
How long is a missionaries personal study?
1hour
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
What are recently baptized people referred to as?
Recent Convert