Mormon Missionaries
Missionary work is a corner stone of the Mormon Church. Mormons have been taught through the scriptures that it is their role to “teach all nations” the truthfulness of Jesus Christ’s message. There are currently 56,000 Mormons serving throughout the world today. The success of the Mormon missionary program is evident through the increasing number of people converting to the Mormon faith each year.
When missionaries desire to serve a mission, they contact their local bishop and begin preparing. They become endowed and prepare to enter the Mormon temple to make covenants and promises to the Lord. They send in their application to the church headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, and weeks later receive a letter, assigning them a country to serve in.
Missionaries train in the Missionary Training Center located in Provo, Utah. While in the training center, they learn teaching skills, language skills, while physically and spiritually preparing for a mission.
Being a Mormon Missionary provides exciting opportunities for young people and adults. Because the missionary program runs worldwide, some have the opportunity to learn a language. Missionaries have the opportunity to learn in-depth about the gospel of Jesus Christ. Missionaries can devote all of their attention and time to the church and develop a stronger relationship with their Heavenly Father. Missionaries can strengthen their testimonies and receive valuable life experience.
Missionaries do not look down on or criticize other churches or faiths. The 13th article of faith states that “if there is anything virtuous, lovely, of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.” The Mormon Church and Mormon Missionaries do not come to offend or condescend. They hope to add upon the good in the world and bring the gospel of Jesus Christ in its fullness.
Who can serve a Mormon mission?
What Mormon missionaries teach.
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