Tag Archives: Missionaries

Of First Importance in Mormon Proselytizing

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

In the early-1950s the Mormon Church taught its missionaries a particular method for effective proselytizing. The book, A Systematic Program for Teaching the Gospel was published and distributed by the LDS Church as detailed instruction for missionaries. I was recently … Continue reading →

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Mormon Church-Approved Outreach

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Sharon Lindbloom

Mormon missionaries have been responding to the Broadway show, “The Book of Mormon,” all across the country. The Fresno Bee recently explained that Mormon missionaries stand outside of the theatre before and/or after the show to answer people’s questions and … Continue reading →

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Mormon Missionaries Do Not Teach the Gospel

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Sharon Lindbloom

The Mormon-themed Meridian Magazine posted an article last week titled, “Baptized Too Soon?” In it, author Joni Hilton confessed her proclivity toward blaming the missionaries when new Mormon converts fall away, wondering if “…the missionaries were too hasty, and scheduled … Continue reading →

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Can the missionaries really help you?

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Eric Johnson

In the last General Conference, Apostle Russell M. Nelson gave a talk titled “Ask the Missionaries! They Can Help You!” (Apparently there were lots of exclamation points in this talk!!!) Earlier on the first day of the conference, President Thomas … Continue reading →

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Missionaries, missionaries…all over the world

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Eric Johnson

Note: The following satire is based on the announcement made in the fall General Conference that the missionary age was moved down to 18 for males and 19 for females. The conversation among the Mormon Church’s General Authorities that you … Continue reading →

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A Bad Example

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

Let’s wind up the year with a light-hearted look at how not to respond to Mormon missionaries on your doorstep. While some may say the star of this video appears spiritually discerning, he certainly did not follow Peter’s instructions given … Continue reading →

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The Central Message of Mormonism

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Sharon Lindbloom

Last Friday (April 29, 2011) LDS Deseret News published an article providing tips for successful member-missionary work (as distinct from the formal Mormon missionary program). Because a recent poll showed that 77 percent of Americans aren’t sure if Mormons are … Continue reading →

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If You Only Had a Few Minutes

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Aaron Shafovaloff

If you were visited at home by Mormon missionaries and only had a few minutes, what seed would you plant? I would first ask them to bear their testimony, and then thank them, and then say, “Would you mind if … Continue reading →

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