When a missionary invites you to participate in a missionary discussion, it’s really easy for your mind to go straight to the discussion and what you’ll be expected to do. There are plenty of things to think about with just the discussion alone. However, there are some specific things you can do to prepare for … Continue reading 5 Ways to Prepare for a Missionary Discussion

I am utterly convinced that Preach My Gospel is the most underrated book in our libraries. It is powerful and clear and answers so many questions. The doctrine is so easily understood, and it’s put in such a logical manner. I love it. If you’re not using this book, you’re missing out. Ways to Use … Continue reading 4 Ways to Use Preach My Gospel at Home

For a missionary discussion or otherwise! Invite the Spirit. It’s one of the most essential characteristics of an effective missionary discussion. Joseph Smith taught, “No man can preach the Gospel without the Holy Ghost.” That’s all fine and nice, but how do we invite the Spirit? There’s the obvious answer of “keeping the commandments,” but … Continue reading 25 Ways to invite the Spirit

“Sharing your testimony often is one of the most powerful ways of inviting the Spirit and helping others feel the Spirit.” -Preach My Gospel When I give talks in church, I always start with my testimony of the Savior regardless of the topic. I do this for a lot of reasons, but the main reason … Continue reading Bear your testimony effectively in a missionary lesson

It can be intimidating to join a missionary discussion. You may feel a lot of pressure because important things are at stake, but take heart. First of all, lots of missionaries feel exactly the same way. They’re young, and a lot of them are still new to this kind of thing. The most important thing … Continue reading 6 things not to do in a missionary discussion