I have had dozens of Missionaries ask me for advice on how thy can use Facebook effectively. I’ve even had members of Mission Presidencies ask me about tips for harnessing the power of social media for missionary work.
Mission
As my mission drew to a close my Mission President held a Zone Conference. He was going home that transfer and opened it up to a Q&A at the end. I vividly remember one question, Elder Hansen from Idaho stood up and in a very thick Idaho farmer accent asked: “President Wilkey, how do I …
My family has been heavily involved in scouting for decades. My older brother worked at scout camp for years and my younger brother met his fiancee while they were both working on the staff at a BSA summer camp this past year. We love the BSA. And I, along with all my brothers, am an …
4 Things Every Member Can Do To Reverse The Record Low Baptism Rates. The growth of the church is stalling. The number of convert baptisms is at a 30 year low. Missionary effectiveness as measured in Missionary to Convert ratio has plummeted through the floor to a 40 year low. And the growth percentage …
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6 Myths About Missionaries That Members Need To Stop Believing. Within Latter-day Saint culture, there are quite a few myths about missionaries and missionary work, some of them are awesome stories about the early days of the church, but there are a few myths that are not acceptable and that we need to stop believing. …
3 Reasons You Should Watch Mormon Yankees, The Spirit of the Game. Last week I did not even know what Mormon Yankees was about, but that changed Wednesday night when I was invited to attend the premiere of Mormon Yankees, as I sat there watching this movie it took me back to my mission. Before …
Ponderize Preach My Gospel Ponderize Preach My Gospel! With Free Printables to help! You might ask, “Why should I ponderize Preach My Gospel?” Simple! By ponderizing the verses highlighted in Chapter 3 of Preach My Gospel everyone can gain a deeper understanding, and eventually a mastery of the Gospel. (Chapter 3 is the missionary lessons) This …
7 Mistakes Returned Missionaries Make And How To Avoid Them Going on a mission is one of the best learning and growing experiences a young man or woman can have. It tests and tries us in ways we have never experienced before. However, the hardest part of a mission is often coming home and adjusting …
Ponderize Preach My Gospel Ponderize Preach My Gospel! With Free Printables to help! You might ask, “Why should I ponderize Preach My Gospel?” Simple! By ponderizing the verses highlighted in Chapter 3 of Preach My Gospel everyone can gain a deeper understanding, and eventually a mastery of the Gospel. (Chapter 3 is the missionary lessons) This …