The following is one of my favorite stories from the recent October 2011 General Conference. It is about Peter Mourik speaking at the dedication of the Frankfurt Germany Temple and was related by President Thomas S. Monson during his Sunday morning talk called Stand in Holy Places. I am always humbled and grateful when my [...]
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Counseling With Our Councils: Learning to Minister Together in the Church and in the Family by Elder M. Russell Ballard is one of the best Church books I’ve read. Though it’s not directly related to mission prep, I wanted to share my thoughts about it with you anyway. Here are some of the things I [...]
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Thomas S. Monson: Dare to Stand Alone “Once we have a testimony, it is incumbent upon us to share that testimony with others. Many of you brethren have served as missionaries throughout the world. Many of you young men will yet serve. Prepare yourselves now for that opportunity. Make certain you are worthy to serve.” [...]
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Today I visited Huntsville, Utah and the childhood home of our ninth LDS Church President in these latter days, David O. McKay. While there, we read a little bit about his life and teachings, and I was struck by the great example of missionary work that he exhibited throughout his life. Age 8: Helped His [...]
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From Elder Neil L. Andersen’s April 2011 General Conference talk, Preparing the World for the Second Coming: “Missionary service requires sacrifice. There will always be something you leave behind when you respond to the prophet’s call to serve. “Those who follow the game of rugby know that the New Zealand All Blacks, a name given [...]
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In last weekend’s General Conference, Church President Thomas S. Monson encouraged members to give to the LDS Church Missionary Fund. This is what he said: “My brothers and sisters, I thank you for your faith and devotion to the gospel, for the love and care you show to one another, and for the service you [...]
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“From time to time we need to remind ourselves why we have missionaries. It is because of a commandment from the Lord, who said: “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever [...]
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“May I mention a matter close to my heart and which deserves our serious attention. I speak of missionary work. “First, to young men of the Aaronic Priesthood and to you young men who are becoming elders: I repeat what prophets have long taught—that every worthy, able young man should prepare to serve a mission. [...]
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A couple of years ago, Elder M. Russell Ballard gave a landmark address called Sharing the Gospel Using the Internet. In the spirit of that address, I am announcing the launch of a new section of Mormon Mission Prep that I’m calling Mormon Share. In Mormon Share (under “Share” in the site top navigation), you [...]
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