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SUMMARY:Engaging in Gospel Conversations | Grand Junction\, CO
DESCRIPTION:Engaging in Gospel Conversations: How to Use Mormon Temple Open Houses to Share Jesus\nA unique training opportunity with Pastor Mark Parsons! \nYou are invited to attend a presentation titled “How to Use Mormon Temples (Open Houses) to Share Jesus\,” led by Pastor Mark Parsons. In this 75-minute session\, we will explore the meaning of LDS temples and how they provide natural bridges to gospel conversations. We’ll discuss how to gently address topics such as temple worthiness\, proxy work\, eternal marriage\, and the LDS endowment ceremony. You’ll learn how to ask thoughtful questions\, tell your story\, and use the emotional and symbolic power of temples to point to the completed work of Jesus. Whether you’re attending a temple open house or want to understand your LDS neighbors better\, this session will provide practical guidance and gospel focus. \nSchedule for the evening: \n\n5:00 PM | Dinner and Presentation at St. Paul Lutheran\n6:30 PM | Grand Junction Temple Tour and Witnessing Opportunity\n8:00 PM | Debrief and Dessert back at St. Paul Lutheran\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nChristians looking for practical ways to share their faith\nAnyone interested in meaningful conversations with Mormon friends or family\nBelievers eager to deepen their understanding of Christ’s fulfillment of Old Testament symbolism\n\nPrepare Your Heart & Mind \nWe encourage you to pray for God’s guidance and strength as you prepare for this impactful experience. Together\, we’ll learn how temple conversations can highlight the sufficiency and grace found solely in Jesus. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER! (Under “Which event are you attending?” please select St. Paul Lutheran – Grand Junction) \nDon’t miss this opportunity to grow in your faith and witnessing skills!
URL:https://tilm.org/event/st-paul-grand-junction-co/
LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church | Grand Junction\, 632 26 1/2 Road\, Grand Junction\, CO\, 81506
CATEGORIES:In-Person Events,Seminars
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SUMMARY:Speaking the Truth in Love to LDS | Fruita\, CO
DESCRIPTION:Speaking the Truth in Love to LDS: A Truth in Love Ministry Witnessing Seminar\nThis isn’t just a day of classroom training—it’s an opportunity to live out what you learn immediately. \nJoin us for a full day of equipping and encouragement as we explore how to lovingly and clearly share the gospel with members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). Our focus: how to speak the truth in love\, especially in the unique context of the Grand Junction Mormon Temple Open House happening that same afternoon. \nLed by Missionary Mark Parsons of Truth in Love Ministry\, this event will give you a rich understanding of the LDS worldview\, biblical clarity on the gospel\, and practical tools to build bridges\, not barriers\, with real-time application during a live temple open house tour. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS: \n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nBuild Bridges\, Not Barriers: Engaging LDS with the Gospel of Grace\nA deep dive into the essentials of witnessing to Mormons using Truth in Love Ministry’s tested four-part approach:\n \n\nSurveying the Scene | An overview of the LDS Plan of Salvation\, exploring its three stages—premortal life\, mortality\, and post-mortal judgment—and contrasting it with the biblical gospel of grace.\nPart 1: Identify the Divide | Understand the actual width of the theological divide between Mormonism and Christianity. Discover how LDS teachings diminish Christ and elevate human effort—and why that distinction matters.\nPart 2: Recognize Barriers | Explore unavoidable and avoidable barriers to communication\, from differing views of the cross to cultural misunderstandings. Learn how to share the gospel without unnecessary offense\, while remaining faithful to the truth.\nPart 3: Build on Bedrock | Ground your witness in the substitutionary work of Jesus. Learn how to confidently share your status in Christ and avoid the trap of trying to be merely a “coach” instead of a witness to your Substitute.\nPart 4: Five Pillars for Bridge Building | Concrete\, compassionate strategies to guide your conversations:\n\n\n\nSee Mormons as victims\, not enemies\nTreat them with genuine love and respect\nFocus on stress points like worthiness\, forgiveness\, and eternal family pressure\nSpeak their language while witnessing your story and His story\nKeep the conversation centered on Jesus\, not debate\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 PM – 12:30 PM\nLunch provided\nEnjoy a time of fellowship\, reflection\, and connection with other believers.\n \n12:30 PM – 2:30 PM\nFrom Tabernacle to Temple: Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament\nMany have found conversations centered around the Tabernacle/Temple and the Day of Atonement to be highly beneficial with Latter-day Saints. We’ll explore the beauty and depth of God’s presence in the Old Testament Tabernacle and Temple\, revealing how every structure\, sacrifice\, and priestly act pointed forward to Christ. \nYou’ll come away equipped to use this imagery to explain:\n \n\nThe separation caused by sin\nThe necessity of substitution\nThe meaning of atonement\nHow Jesus is the final\, perfect High Priest and Temple\n\n\n\n\nUsing the Mormon Temple Open House to Share Jesus (optional)\nLearn how to lovingly engage with Mormons on temple grounds with grace and truth. This session prepares you for what you’ll experience and say during the open house.\n \nTopics Include:  \n\nThe emotional significance of temples in LDS culture\nUnderstanding temple rituals and goals\, such as sealings\, proxy work\, and endowments\nHow to use the O.I.L.S. method:\nObserve – Invite – Listen – Share\nConversation starters and respectful transitions to the gospel\nThe power of simply asking good questions and telling your story\n\n2:30 PM – 3:00 PM (optional activity)\nTravel to the Grand Junction Temple\n648 Horizon Dr\, Grand Junction\, CO 81506\n \n3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (optional activity)\nTemple Open House Tour & Witnessing Opportunity\nAfter taking the guided tour of the Grand Junction Temple\, participants will remain on the grounds to engage in prayerful\, gentle conversations with missionaries\, volunteers\, and other attendees. \nThis is where your morning training becomes real-life witness. \n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?  \n\nChristians wanting to reach LDS friends or family.\nPastors\, lay leaders\, and youth leaders looking for hands-on evangelism tools.\nBelievers seeking to deepen their understanding of grace and gospel outreach.\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER! \nDon’t miss this opportunity to grow in your faith and be empowered to proclaim the freedom found in Christ alone.
URL:https://tilm.org/event/tilm-seminar-fruita-co/
LOCATION:Mountain View Bible Church | Fruita\, CO\, 1173 17 1/2 Road\, Fruita\, CO\, 81521
CATEGORIES:In-Person Events,Seminars
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SUMMARY:"Set Free" Conference | Spring\, TX
DESCRIPTION:Set Free: Unburdening Mormons from a Gospel of Works through the Gospel of Grace\nA powerful conference designed to equip and empower Christians to speak the truth in love to those in the Mormon faith.  \nDo you live in or near Spring\, TX (a suburb of northwest Houston)? You are invited to join us for a powerful conference designed to equip and encourage believers to lovingly engage with those in the Mormon faith. Missionary Mark Parsons will serve as the keynote speaker and will guide us in understanding how to share God’s grace with clarity and compassion. \nThis event is hosted at Louetta Road Baptist Church in partnership with Fellowship of Champions Church and Klein Baptist Church: 8822 Louetta Rd\, Spring\, TX 77379 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS: \nFriday\, September 26th: 7 pm – 8:30 pm\nBuild Bridges Not Barriers: Part 1 \n\nKnow the LDS Plan of Salvation – Understanding the LDS worldview and why many struggle with assurance of salvation.\nUnderstand the Divide – Examining why bridging the gap between Mormons and biblical Christians is challenging.\n\nSaturday\, September 27th\nMorning Session: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nBuild Bridges\, Not Barriers: Part 2  \n\nRecognize Barriers – Addressing key cultural and theological obstacles\, including views on the cross.\nBuild on Bedrock – Establishing a strong biblical foundation while addressing Mormon stress points.\nFive Pillars for Bridge Building – Practical strategies for witnessing with respect and clarity.\n\nThe Four Key Biblical Concepts in Mormon Outreach\n \nThis is a deep dive into how Mormonism and biblical Christianity define sin\, grace\, and faith\, and work differently. We will analyze LDS scriptures and teachings\, discuss witnessing approaches\, and role-play conversations that highlight these core differences. \nBreak for Lunch (on your own): 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm \nAfternoon Session: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm\nHow to Use Mormon Temples to Share Jesus \nUnderstanding the significance of LDS temples and how to use them as a bridge to point LDS members to Jesus and the true Gospel. \nQ&A Session: 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER! \nDon’t miss this opportunity to grow in your faith and be empowered to proclaim the freedom found in Christ alone.
URL:https://tilm.org/event/set-free-conference-spring-tx/
LOCATION:Louetta Road Baptist Church | Spring\, TX\, 8822 Louetta Rd\, Spring\, TX\, 77379
CATEGORIES:In-Person Events,Seminars
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