Church News Messages from the 2025 Seminar for New Mission Leaders: Missionary purpose and personal conversion
Jul 1, 2025
New mission leaders gather at the Provo Missionary Training Center, receiving powerful counsel on inviting others to Christ and the critical role of the Book of Mormon in their mission. Insights are shared on the importance of personal conversion, moral agency, and unwavering dedication to their purpose. The metaphor of the armor of God illustrates how it protects missionaries spiritually. Emphasis is placed on fostering a covenant relationship with Christ and understanding how love drives effective missionary work. The transformative power of scriptures remains a central theme.
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Emphasize Book of Mormon Study
- Make the Book of Mormon the cornerstone of missionary teaching.
- Encourage missionaries to study it diligently for power and guidance.
Missionary Purpose Drives Success
- Missionary success requires living the purpose: bringing friends to eternal life.
- This purpose motivates obedience, faith, and lifelong commitment beyond mission service.
Prioritize Missionary Purpose & Worship
- Focus all efforts on the missionary purpose and doctrine of Christ.
- Invite new converts to worship and attend sacrament meeting promptly for effective conversion.
