LDS Talks on Missionary Work
LDS.org has many great articles by general authorities on the topic of Missionary Preparation. Here are just a few:
- We Are All Enlisted by Jeffrey R. Holland, October 2011
- The Opportunity of a Lifetime by W. Christopher Waddell, October 2011
- Missionaries Are a Treasure of the Church by Kazuhiko Yamashita, October 2011
- As We Meet Together Again by President Thomas S. Monson, October, 2010
- Be Thou an Example of the Believers by Elder Russell M. Nelson, October, 2010
- The Divine Call of a Missionary by Elder Ronald A. Rasband, April, 2010
- I Love Loud Boys by Elder Yoon Hwan Choi, October, 2009
- Teaching Helps Save Lives by Elder Russell T. Osguthorpe, October, 2009
- The Gospel of Jesus Christ by Elder L. Tom Perry, April, 2008
- Raising the Bar by Elder L. Tom Perry, November 2007
- Special Missionary Preparation Issue of New Era, March 2007
- The Five M’s of Missionary Work, by President Thomas S. Monson, March 2007
- Your Mission Will Change Everything by Elder David F. Evans, May 2006
- Now Is the Time to Serve a Mission! by Elder Richard G. Scott, April 2006
- Becoming a Missionary by Elder David A. Bednar, November 2005
- One More Young Man by Elder M. Russell Ballard, May 2005
- The Power of Preach My Gospel by Elder Richard G. Scott, May 2005
- Couple Missionaries: Blessings from Sacrifice and Service by Elder Robert D. Hales, April 2005
- Senior Missionaries and the Gospel by Elder Russell M. Nelson, Oct 2004
- Raising the Greatest Generation of Missionaries by Elder M. Russell Ballard, May 2003, BYU Women’s Conference
- Preparing for Missionary Service by Elder Daryl H. Garn, April 2003
- To Men of the Priesthood by President Gordon B. Hinckley, November 2002
- Greatest Generation of Missionaries by Elder M. Russell Ballard, November 2002
- I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, October 2002
- The Returned Missionary by Elder L. Tom Perry, November 2001
- Couple Missionaries: A Time to Serve by Elder Robert D. Hales, April 2001
- A Spiritual Adventure by Elder David B. Haight, New Era, June 2000
- The MTC Experience, New Era, June 2000
- It’s Your Call by Barbara Jean Jones, New Era, Jun 2000, From your first talk with the bishop until that exciting white envelope arrives—here’s a look at what happens and when.
- Find the Lambs, Feed the Sheep by President Gordon B. Hinckley, April 1999
- “As for Me and My House, We Will Serve the Lord” by Elder H. Bryan Richards, October 1998
- Missionary Service by Elder Earl C. Tingey, April 1998
- Some Thoughts on Temples, Retention of Converts, and Missionary Service by President Gordon B. Hinckley, Oct 1997
- What I Want My Son to Know before He Leaves on His Mission by President James E. Faust, May 1996
- Of Missions, Temples, and Stewardship by President Gordon B. Hinckley, October 1995
- To a Missionary Son by Dennis B. Neuenschwander, October 1991
- The Power of Commitment by Elder M. Russell Ballard, Nov. 1989
- Magnify Your Calling by President Gordon B. Hinckley, May 1989
- Flooding the Earth with the Book of Mormon by President Ezra Taft Benson, Nov 1988
- To the “Youth of the Noble Birthright” by President Ezra Taft Benson, May 1986
- The Question of a Mission by President Gordon B. Hinckley, May 1986
- Trust in the Lord by Elder Gene R. Cook, March 1986
- The Blessings of Sharing the Gospel by Elder Carlos E. Asay, September 1984
- The Language of the Spirit (The MTC: Part One) by Melvin J. Leavitt, Oct 1983
- “Become Acquainted … with Languages, Tongues, and People” by Elder Jacob de Jager, Oct 1982
- President Kimball Speaks Out on Being a Missionary by President Spencer W. Kimball, May 1981
- Jesus: The Perfect Leader by President Spencer W. Kimball, Aug 1979
- You—the Leaders in 1988 by Elder M. Russell Ballard, March 1978
- Spiritual Crocodiles by Elder Boyd K. Packer, May 1976
- Your Mission Preparation by A. Theodore Tuttle, Nov 1974
- When the World Will Be Converted by Spencer W. Kimball, Oct 1974
- Planning for a Full and Abundant Life by Spencer W. Kimball, May 1974. His historic address when it was first stated that “every male member of the Church should fill a mission.”
- Advice to a Young Man: Now Is the Time to Prepare by Spencer W. Kimball, June 1973
- Missionary Training Begins Early by S. Dilworth Young, April 1972
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I am looking for a talk by Elder Tad R. Callister titled, “Becoming a Consecrated Missionary.” I think it was written in September of 2007 but I have searched all over and haven’t been able to find it. I am wondering if anyone has a copy of this talk or knows where to find one I would be very grateful. Thanks
I have a copy of the talk if you would like it. You can download it at http://cid-a53cb6244fa7bf0f.office.live.com/view.aspx/.Public/Consecrated.docx
Hi – I was wondering if you still have a copy of the above referenced talk? I think it has expired from this site.
Thank you, Jeff
I am looking for a talk by Elder Tad R. Callister called “40 Day Fast”. If anyone has a copy of it or knows where I can find it please let me know. Thank you.
I’d sure like a copy of that talk. I have a son serving in England. The link provided doesn’t work. Could you pease email me a copy of the talk. Thanks, Jerry
my email is mtriverkirby@juno.com. Thanks!
Ive been searching everywhere for a talk that Elder Holland gave at the mtc a while back. Ive heard it as the ‘dont go home’ talk and i cant seem to find a copy. Any help would be great!
I am also looking for Elder Callister’s talk “Becoming a Consecrated Missionary” but it looks like it has expired from the website. Thanks
I am also looking for Elder Callister’s talk “Becoming a Consecrated Missionary” but it looks like it has been deleted from the website. Thanks
Wish they had ALL talks available on LDS.org or somewhere. You can’t find ANY of the MTC devotional talks or “Being a Consecrated Missionary” anywhere! Just doesn’t make sense, those talks are all great, why hide them from the members?
we called Church Headquarters and apparently the talk given by Elder Holland was given without notes, so there isn’t a transcript, however, there is a video of it because my son watched it in the Preston England MTC in April 2011….so, if anyone knows how to get a copy of that video…I would be happy to type up the content. I will keep searching.
I am looking for a talk given at the MTC in Jan 2011 entitled “Feed My Sheep” by Elder Holland. Does anyone have that? Also, I can’t find a copy of the MTC Devotional “Being a Consecrated Missionary” either. Help? anyone?
I too would love to get my hands on a scribes copy of Elder Holland’s “Feed My Sheep.”
We called Salt Lake and talked to Elder HOllands secretary and she said that talk was given without a script. I know it is on video, however, because my son watched it when he was at the MTC in Preston England in April. So, if anyone has a copy, that would be great. I do have a copy of Tad Callister’s talk, “Being a Consecrated Missionary” if you want it send me your email address.
conniea@cachecomm.com
I have a talk on video by Elder Holland. It was given on January 11, 2011 at the Provo MTC. My brother sent it to me from Georgia.
Hey, i’ve been looking for that talk by Elder Holland for a while now. If you know how to rip dvd it would be great if you could do that and upload it onto a free account of mediafire. it gives you 200mb for free. I’d expect the talk would be less than that. If you have any questions my email is: birdman1155@gmail.com Thanks!
If there is a way I could access this talk by Holland, I would really appreciate it. My daughter entered the MTC in January but just missed Holland’s talk. They did watch it later in the field, but I would love to have the link to the video or a copy of the transcript if possible. My email is kshopper@wasden.com. Thanks!
Do you still have a copy of that talk and if so can you email it?
vmsturgell@q.com
Could someone send me the video for Elder Holland’s talk he gave at the MTC in January 2011 entitled. “Feed My Sheep” It would make my Christmas if I could get a copy of this video….
I’d sure love a copy of that video if possible also!
Hey if you could somehow send me a copy of that i would pretty much be indebted to you forever, i’m on a mission right now, and that talk was amazing! i would love love love to hear it again, my email is jessica.roberts@myldsmail.net
hey Kendric, Could you please send me a link of that video you have of Elder Holland, “feed my sheep”? I wolud love to have it. Thanks! my e-mail is nicobaudon@gmail.com
oh my goodness i have been looking everywhere for Elder Holland’s talk (feed my sheep) If anyone could send it to me i would be so grateful! mojaly21@gmail.com
If anyone has video or just the typed document of elder holland’s talk I would appreciate a copy. Thanks
soukey1@hotmail.com
I’d love a copy of the Elder Holland address at the MTC too. If anyone can send it to me, please do. And thanks! mjhsem@gmail.com
Does anybody know where to get the Elder Holland MTC Video “Feed my Sheep” and “Don’t you dare go Home?” If anyone has it can you please send it to me too, it would be greatly appreciated. thanks!
Email is vmsturgell@q.com
A missionary serving in my ward is looking for a talk by Tad Callister about Consecrated missionary …. any ideas? There is a link about here, but it no longer works…..
mark
mark@thebookkeepers.cm
I would LOVE a copy of Elder Holland’s talk! if you forward me a copy I would very much appreciate it!
I would love a copy of the video of Elder Holland’s talk as well,
reddish22@gmail.com,
Thank you!