Please Open the Door

The last lesson is for those who would like to join the LDS church. It focuses on the commitments and expectations for someone preparing for LDS baptism. Since you have already made it clear that you are not interested in converting, it is unlikely that they will share this lesson with you.  This lesson covers […]

If your missionaries use their prepared lessons, the outline will likely follow a format that includes four main messages. These are drawn from their official training materials. While the content may vary in presentation, the core teachings generally include: Remember to stay curious and respectful. You don’t have to follow their structure point for point,

We have provided you with four devotions to help you prepare spiritually for your visits. As you read them, think about the biblical passages that emphasize how powerful God’s word is—that the power is in the message, not the messenger. Remind yourself often that your job is to sow seeds; the Holy Spirit causes growth

LDS missionaries don’t knock on doors as often as they used to, but it still happens. If they show up unexpectedly, you might not be ready to drop everything and have a meaningful conversation. That’s okay. Smile, offer them something to drink, and ask how their day is going. Then say something like: “I’d really

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One of the most sobering truths we share with missionaries is this: according to God’s word, the penalty for sin is eternal separation from God. But when is the right time to say that? A good rule of thumb is to bring up the topic of outer darkness within the first two or three visits,

I grew up in a small town in South Africa with a Christian upbringing, though I didn’t know Christ personally. I decided to attend university to pursue a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree. Little did I know that God had brought me there for a far greater purpose than academics. In my second year, I came

The thought of inviting LDS missionaries over to talk with me was daunting. Thousands of questions flew around in my mind, but they always revolved around this one question: What will I say? I had conversed with LDS members before and didn’t know what to say. How will this be any different? Two months later, the

I was raised in the Mormon church in Utah and served as an LDS missionary. At that time, I was extremely zealous for the religion and probably intimidated a lot of people that I was trying to bring into the religion. But inside, I was lonely, homesick, sometimes depressed, and scared. I appeared confident and

When you meet with LDS missionaries, it won’t take long before they encourage you to read the Book of Mormon. This is one of their key goals, emphasized heavily in their training. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer to whether you should read it.The important thing is to stay grounded in the truth: If you’d like