Speaking the Truth in Love to LDS
A Truth in Love Ministry Workshop to Help You Understand Your LDS Neighbors and Share Jesus with Clarity and Care
If you have Latter-day Saint (LDS) friends, neighbors, coworkers, or family members, you may feel both a desire and a hesitation: How do I have meaningful conversations without being awkward, argumentative, or getting lost in unfamiliar terms?
This workshop is designed to help. You will gain a clearer understanding of LDS beliefs and culture, learn how certain words can mean very different things in Mormonism vs. biblical Christianity, and walk away with practical ways to build relationships and have gospel-centered conversations that are both truthful and loving.
EVENT DETAILS:
Location
St. Paul Lutheran
3329 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, Utah 84403
Dates & Times
Saturday, March 14, 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Session 1: Know Your LDS Neighbors (1.5 hours with 15-minute breaks in the middle and at the end)
Get oriented to the beliefs, language, and lived experience of your LDS neighbors so your conversations can be thoughtful, informed, and compassionate.
- Know the LDS Plan of Salvation
- Know the “Top 10 Words to Handle With Care”
- Know LDS culture and the current religious landscape
Session 2: Know the Four Key Biblical Concepts (2.5 hours with 1 hour lunch and 15-minute breaks)
This session focuses on four foundational concepts that often sound similar on the surface—but are understood very differently.
- A look at sin, grace, faith, and works, and how Mormonism and biblical Christianity view them differently
- Using Ephesians 2:1–10 as our framework
- Helpful questions and illustrations you can use in real conversations
[Over the lunch hour, Molly Parsons will present to the Preschool and School Teachers]
Session 3: Know How to Share Jesus with Your LDS Neighbors (2.5 hours with 15-minute breaks)
Move from information to confident, relational outreach—without feeling like you need to “win a debate.”
- Investing in relationships
- Conversation starters/extenders for natural, respectful dialogue
- Local, ongoing, and seasonal opportunities to invite people to share Jesus and invite them to come and see
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow in your faith and be empowered to proclaim the freedom found in Christ alone.