Mission Preparation (Self-Guided)

Your purpose is to invite all to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith, repentance, baptism, the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end.

PMG: Chapter 1 — Fulfill Your Missionary Purpose

Try: Memorize the missionary purpose and practice saying it naturally to a parent/leader.

Develop daily patterns of study, revelation, and obedience that give spiritual power and protection in missionary life.

PMG: Chapter 2 — Search the Scriptures and Put on the Armor of God

Try: Build a 60-minute study plan (scriptures, PMG, planning, prayer); follow it for one week.

The Spirit guides finding, teaching, and personal conversion. Learn to invite and recognize the Holy Ghost.

PMG: Chapter 4 — Seek and Rely on the Spirit

Try: Keep a “promptings” log for a week and act on at least one prompting daily.

The Book of Mormon is central to conversion. Teach from it daily and invite others to read and pray about it.

PMG: Chapter 5 — Use the Power of the Book of Mormon

Try: Choose 10 missionary scriptures from the Book of Mormon; practice teaching one in 60 seconds.

Faith, hope, charity, diligence, and other attributes shape who you become and how you serve.

PMG: Chapter 6 — Seek Christlike Attributes

Try: Take the attribute activity in Chapter 6; pick one attribute and create a 2-week plan.

Gain language as a tool for love and teaching by the Spirit. Focus on people, not perfection.

PMG: Chapter 7 — Learn Your Mission Language

Try: Build a daily 30-minute language routine (prayer, scripture aloud, flashcards, 1 contact).

Prayerful goals and weekly/daily plans help you use time well and follow the Spirit with accountability.

PMG: Chapter 8 — Goals and Plans

Try: Set one weekly key indicator goal and break it into daily plans; review each night.

Combine inspired finding with member work, online tools (as directed), and service to meet those prepared by the Lord.

PMG: Chapter 9 — Find People to Teach

Try: Write three 20-second introductions and practice them with a parent/leader.

Teach simply from the scriptures, ask inspired questions, and help friends act on truth as they learn.

PMG: Chapter 10 — Teach to Build Faith in Jesus Christ

Try: Role-play the Restoration in 5 minutes using two scriptures and a testimony.

Invite clear, Spirit-led commitments and follow up with love and accountability so conversion deepens.

PMG: Chapter 11 — Help People Make and Keep Commitments

Try: Practice extending a baptismal invitation and a specific scripture reading invitation.

Teach repentance, help friends prepare for interviews and ordinances, and support them right after baptism.

PMG: Chapter 12 — Prepare for Baptism and Confirmation

Try: Review the baptismal interview questions and practice a mock interview kindly and simply.

Coordinate with bishops, Relief Society, quorum leaders, and ward mission leaders to gather Israel and strengthen new converts.

PMG: Chapter 13 — Unite with Leaders and Members

Try: Draft a 10-minute coordination agenda: people to teach, part-member families, fellowshippers, and next steps.