Members of the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Missionary Executive Council are featured in this Church News podcast about “Preach My Gospel.”
What members of the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and other Church leaders taught from the new edition of “Preach My Gospel” and how it applies not only to missionaries but to all Latter-day Saints.
Speaking to new mission leaders, President Dallin H. Oaks taught that everything in the gospel “begins and ends with our understanding of the Atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ.”
“Preach My Gospel” chapter 11: “Through understanding, inspiration and kindness, our missionaries have the power to spiritually lead those they teach to sincerely make and keep commitments,” Elder Neil L. Andersen says.
“Preach My Gospel” chapter 1: Elder Quentin L. Cook teaches how the second edition of the missionary manual “shifts the emphasis from learning what your purpose is as a missionary to fulfilling that purpose.”
Understanding eternal laws — and following them — will always lead to blessings, teaches President Russell M. Nelson at the 2023 Seminar for New Mission Leaders.
“Our ability to follow the Savior’s model makes all the difference in our ability to fulfill our callings,” said Elder Paul V. Johnson at the 2023 Seminar for New Mission Leaders.
“Preach My Gospel” chapter 7: At 2023 Seminar for New Mission Leaders, Elder Ulisses Soares gives five principles to help missionaries teach boldly and clearly.
“Preach My Gospel” chapter 5: During the 2023 Seminar for New Mission Leaders, Elder D. Todd Christofferson testified of the power of the Book of Mormon.
“Preach My Gospel” chapter 4: Seeking the Holy Ghost takes spiritual work, followed by consistent and diligent practice to unlock continued guidance, Elder Dale G. Renlund taught at the 2023 Seminar for New Mission Leaders.
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said at the 2023 Seminar for New Mission Leaders that missionaries and members alike are “fellow servants” in God’s work.
Lifelong disciples help those they teach to learn what it means to be a covenant keeper, President Bonnie H. Cordon taught at the 2023 Seminar for the New Mission Leaders.
“Preach My Gospel” chapter 3: As missionaries study and prepare to teach this doctrine, they will find their own conversion deepen, taught President Henry B. Eyring during the 2023 Seminar for New Mission Leaders.
“Preach My Gospel” chapter 12: Elder Gerrit W. Gong talks at 2023 Seminar for New Mission Leaders about the joy of missionary work that “cascades through generations.”
New presidents and companions were called to serve in the Arkansas Little Rock, Bulgaria/Greece, California Roseville, Cape Verde Praia and Washington Tacoma missions.
How did Cotopaxi gear founder Davis Smith receive his call to lead the Brazil Recife North Mission? He shares his story in this week’s episode of the Church News podcast.