This category of blog posts contains articles designed to help members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in preparing for a mission. The articles are on a variety of topics containing both practical tips for preparing physically as well as many posts on spiritual topics designed to help missionaries be prepared with knowledge and testimony of the restored gospel.

Acquiring and Setting Up a Missionary Smartphone

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A majority of missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ…

Missionary Portal – Church’s Central Hub for Applying and Preparing to Serve

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What Is the Missionary Portal? The Missionary Portal of The…
Screenshot of Mission Application and Service Preparation Recommended Dates File

File to Track Dates for Mission Application and Service Preparation

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The Google Sheets file linked to in the button below is designed…
Mission Application and Preparation to Serve Timeline

Mission Application and Preparation to Serve, Detailed Timeline Example

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The following is a detailed accounting of the dates and steps…

Mission Farewell, Setting Apart, and Home MTC – Interview with Hannah Smith – Podcast Episode 18

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This video podcast is part 3 of my interview with my daughter,…

Pre-MTC: Optional Tutoring before Starting at the Missionary Training Center

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Not long after my daughter, Hannah, received her mission call,…
Submitting Mission Application, Receiving the Call, and Preparing to Leave - Interview with Hannah Smith

Mission Prep Class: Lesson 15: Temple and Family History Work – Video and Podcast

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In this video and podcast, I am teaching Lesson 15 of the…

Mission Prep Class: Lesson 14: Teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Part 2) – Video and Podcast

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In this video and podcast, I am teaching Lesson 14 of the…

Mission Prep Class: Lesson 13: Teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Part 1) – Video and Podcast

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In this video and podcast, I am teaching Lesson 13 of the…

Mission Prep Class: Lesson 12: Finding People to Teach – Video and Podcast

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In this video and podcast, I am teaching Lesson 12 of the…