25 Ideas on Becoming an Effective Member Missionary Missionary work is exciting and rewarding. President Monson has invited every member of the Church to become engaged in hastening the Work of Salvation. “Now is the time for members and missionaries to come together, to work together, to labor in the Lord’s vineyard to bring souls unto Him”. Becoming an effective member missionary is easy and the increased spirit of missionary enthusiasm is immediate. Here are 25 ideas on becoming an effective member missionary - choose a few and begin right away. If you have any questions, ask the full-time missionaries. • Love and live the Doctrine of Christ – 3 Ne. 5:13 / 27:14 • Read the Book of Mormon Daily – “A man will get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts” Joseph Smith • Pray for spiritual sensitivity to recognize missionary opportunities. “You will find that God will place in your path His children who are being prepared to receive His restored gospel.” PMG – 9 • Bear your testimony everyday – D&C 84:61 / D&C 100:5 / Jeremiah 1:9 • Decorate your home with examples of your testimony – Savior / Temple / Family. • Decide how you will begin a gospel conversation – 1 Peter 3:15 / PMG pg. 176 • Become familiar with and support the Ward Mission Plan. • Set a family goal for sharing the gospel. Share your goals with your Ward Mission Leader. • Use Preach My Gospel as your Family Home Evening and personal study guide. • Prepare a mormon.org personal profile. • Become familiar with all Church Online resources - mormon.org / lds.org / youth.lds.org. • Post Christ centered thoughts and your testimony on Facebook and other Social Media. • Visit Vineyard.lds.org and participate in Church sponsored online missionary activities. • Host a missionary cottage meeting in your home or an iCottage meeting on your Facebook. • Carry Pass-along Cards recommending – mormon.org / LDS.org / youth.lds.org . • Strive to become a faithful, effective, ministering Visiting Teacher / Home Teacher. • Accompany the missionaries in teaching a lesson in person or on Facebook. • Invite the missionaries to teach the missionary lessons to your family. • Invite the missionaries to family and community events – Introduce and recommend them. • Invite your friends and family to ward and stake events – Sacrament Mtg. / Baptisms / Activities • Invite your friends and family to participate in – Scouts / YMYW / Relief Society / Service • Invite friends and family to engage in Family History. Prepare a personalized family history fan chart for them. Familysearch.org • Invite the missionaries to accompany you in visiting less-actives – V.T. / H.T. • Invite the missionaries to assist in your calling. • Ask to be introduced to and become friends with the people the missionaries are teaching.
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