I Hope They Call Me on a Mission

I Hope They Call Me on a Mission
Author: Benjamin Hyrum White
Publisher: CFI
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781462115518

It's never too young to prepare! This charmingly illustrated picture book teaches children what it's like to be a missionary, from riding a bike to studying the gospel to having a companion, and everything they can do now to be ready so that when the time comes, they'll be the best missionaries they can be. Colorful and cute, it's a perfect gift for baptisms and birthdays.

Finish the Mission

Finish the Mission
Author: John Piper
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2012-09-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 143353486X

This is no ordinary missions book. The theme isn't new, but the approach is refreshing and compelling, as contributors David Platt, Louie Giglio, Michael Ramsden, Ed Stetzer, Michael Oh, David Mathis, and John Piper take up the mantle of the Great Commission and its Spirit-powered completion. From astronomy to exegesis, from apologetics to the Global South, from being missional at home to employing our resources in the global cause, Finish the Mission aims to breathe fresh missionary fire into a new generation, as together we seek to reach the unreached and engage the unengaged.

What they Don't Teach you at the MTC

What they Don't Teach you at the MTC
Author: Norman C. Hill
Publisher: Cedar Fort Publishing & Media
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2023-04-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1462139779

When author Norman Hill asked hundreds of Church members what they needed to do to prepare for a mission, he was given several answers and suggestions-so many that he realized how easy it was to overlook the most important strengths The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints prescribes for its gospel messengers. Some of the abilities we sometimes fail to consider are • Understanding priesthood leaders' perspectives • Obeying mission rules with exactness • Focusing on commitments and the baptismal interview questions when teaching investigators • Being aware of one's own personal progress and not that of others • Visualizing investigators as our Father in Heaven visualizes them In order for missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to succeed in their sacred calling, they must first be prepared, and in order for them to be prepared, they must first know how. What They Don't Teach at the MTC provides the fundamental foundation needed in order to gain the necessary skills and abilities to serve a successful mission. It is for all those who desire to bring souls unto Christ and reap the blessings thereof. Benjamin Franklin once said, "Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, success, and achievement have no meaning."

From the Susquehanna to the Tiber

From the Susquehanna to the Tiber
Author: Jeremy Christiansen
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2022-09-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1642292559

Jeremy Christiansen offers an intimate account of life as a faithful—sometimes stumbling—member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Growing up in a small Mormon town, he served as a Mormon missionary for two years in Argentina, raised a young family in the Mormon Church, and served in Mormon leadership positions. But as he grew older, he became unsettled about the principles of his faith, setting him on a long search for God and for truth that would ultimately lead to the Roman Catholic Church. Based on detailed personal journals, this vivid book explores the highly unique approach to religious epistemology found in Mormonism. Although the faith theoretically encourages the use of reason, Mormons' beliefs, in practice, are rooted chiefly in emotion. Christiansen offers singular insight into life within this system—with all its beauties and its limits. Thanks to the subtle workings of Providence, Christiansen discovered Catholicism through the ancient writings of the Church Fathers, who revealed a robust Christian intellectual tradition, and through the mystical glory of her liturgy.

Singing and Dancing to The Book of Mormon

Singing and Dancing to The Book of Mormon
Author: Marc Edward Shaw
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2016-04-27
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1442266775

One of the most successful shows in Broadway history, The Book of Mormon broke box office records when it debuted in 2011 and received nine Tony awards, including Best Musical. A collaboration between Trey Parker and Matt Stone (creators of the show South Park) and Robert Lopez (Avenue Q), the show was a critical success, cited for both its religious irreverence and sendup of musical traditions. In Singing and Dancing to The Book of Mormon: Critical Essays on the Broadway Musical, Marc Edward Shaw and Holly Welker have assembled a collection that examines this cultural phenomenon from a variety of perspectives. Contributors to this volume address such questions as: What made the musical such a remarkable success? In what ways does the show utilize established musical theatre traditions and comic tropes, but still create something new? What religious and cultural buttons does the work push? What artistic and social boundaries—and the transgressions thereof—give the work its edge? Another focus in this volume is the official and unofficial Mormon reactions to the musical. Because the coeditors and several of the contributors have ties to the Mormon community, they offer unique perspectives on the musical’s finer points about Mormon doctrine. Beyond the obvious appeal to theatre devotees, Singing and Dancing to The Book of Mormon will be of interest to scholars of religion, sociology, theatre, and popular culture.

Under the Long White Cloud

Under the Long White Cloud
Author: Miles Kent Farnsworth
Publisher: Miles Kent Farnsworth
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2023-05-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the eyes of a young missionary serving in New Zealand. In this candid memoir, you'll encounter the challenges, joys, and complexities of serving as a volunteer missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Filled with humor, heart, and humanity, this book invites you to experience the rich culture and breathtaking scenery of New Zealand while gaining a unique insight into the highs and lows of missionary life. But this memoir is more than a simple travelogue - it's a deeply personal account of growth, faith, and self-discovery. Whether you're a Latter-day Saint, a fan of travel memoirs, a curious New Zealander, or simply looking for a compelling story, come along for the ride and discover the true meaning of sacrifice, service, and the power of faith in this captivating memoir.

What It Means to Be a Cougar

What It Means to Be a Cougar
Author: Duff Tittle
Publisher: Triumph Books
Total Pages: 553
Release: 2011-07
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1617495433

This unique, compelling new title assembles the greatest players from one of the most celebrated teams in college football to share their personal memories. Filled with firsthand accounts with dozens of players--from the team's early days through the new millennium. What It Means to be a Cougar: LaVell Edwards, Bronco Mendenall and BYU's Greatest Players explores the phenomenon of being a BYU Cougar. One person or phrase cannot answer that question because so many different emotions encompass the Cougar spirit. What It Means to be an Cougar brings together stories, as told by the most outstanding voices of the BYU program and guaranteed to enhance your passion for Cougars football. It's not just one tradition, one season or one particular game--it's the stories coming from the players who made the magic happen over the decades that capture the true essence of playing in Provo.

The Mormon Quest for Glory

The Mormon Quest for Glory
Author: Melvyn Hammarberg
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 387
Release: 2013-06-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0199911134

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has 6 million members in the United States today (and 13 million worldwide). Yet, while there has been extensive study of Mormon history, comparatively little scholarly attention has been paid to contemporary Mormons. The best sociological study of Mormon life, Thomas O'Dea's The Mormons, is now over fifty years old. What is it like to be a Mormon in America today? Melvyn Hammarberg attempts to answer this question by offering an ethnography of contemporary Mormons. In The Mormon Quest for Glory, Hammarberg examines Mormon history, rituals, social organization, family connections, gender roles, artistic traditions, use of media, and missionary work. He writes as a sympathetic outsider who has studied Mormon life for decades, and strives to explain the religious world of the Latter-day Saints through the lens of their own spiritual understanding. Drawing on a survey, participant observation, interviews, focus groups, attendance at religious gatherings, diaries, church periodicals, lesson manuals, and other church literature, Hammarberg aims to present a comprehensive picture of the religious world of the Latter-day Saints.

Missionary Mom

Missionary Mom
Author: Shontelle Brewer
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2018-10-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0825445388

Mission work is not for the faint of heart. We admire those brave souls who leave behind the comforts of home and go to foreign fields to bring the love of Christ to people in need. And sometimes it feels uninspiring to be stuck at home in the day-to-day of parenting when others are out there changing the world, soul by soul. Shontell Brewer has a message to renew the spirits of everyday moms: they too have a critical calling as the very first missionaries their children meet. In her informal, funny voice, Brewer points out the many unexpected parallels: A missionary may need to learn a foreign language and new customs to understand and communicate with those around her. A missionary has to follow the path God puts before her, sacrificing sleep, comfort, time, and toilets. Sound like any moms you know? Brewer tackles common challenges from mom-guilt to the temptation to be a martyr to those days when it feels like only a box of cookies and a Netflix binge can restore a sense of peace. But through it all, she shares the truth that there's more to parenting than potty training and orthodontist appointments. Mothers make the love of Christ tangible and understandable to their children. With determination and a few purposeful steps, moms can embrace their own mission field, leading their families--heart, soul, mind, and strength--to Christ.

Heaven Up Here

Heaven Up Here
Author: John Williams
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2011-11-24
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1105296946

Each year thousands of scrubbed young men and women set out to bring Mormonism to the world. Beyond the faith-promoting stories told among Mormons and the parodies of Broadway musicals, the reality of what it is to be a missionary-why they leave home and family, and what they do-is a mystery to most people. Heaven Up Here is one young American's account of leaving his family in Southern California to spend two years preaching in Bolivia, the poorest country in South America. Neither an attempt to glorify the missionary experience nor tear it down, the book recounts the good and the bad, and the struggle not only to survive brutal conditions but to make sense of it all. Beginning with the discovery of a body on a bridge on a cold winter night, the book brings the reader into a world that is far different from the stereotypes and PR images. Beneath the white shirts and ties are young people trying to bless the lives of others, even if they don't understand how.