New Trainer Letter

THE CHURCH OF

 JESUS CHRIST

 OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS



KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE MISSION

1325 Eastern Parkway

Louisville, Kentucky 40204-1509

Office: 1-502-451-3010

13 Apr 2021

Dear Elder Maxwell William Petersen,

We congratulate you on your recent assignment to serve as a trainer to Elder Christensen as he begins his service in the Kentucky Louisville Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. You have been called by the Lord to serve in this crucial role because of your faithful dedication and excellent example as a missionary.

As you undertake your new responsibility, please prayerfully read and ponder the instructions given in Missionary Standards for Jesus Christ 2.1.3, 2.1.4, and 2.1.5 and particularly your responsibilities as a trainer as outlined in 7.1 of the supplemental information to the Missionary Standards.  Training a missionary is vital as we continue to build on what they have been taught in the MTC.   Through your example and guidance he will understand how to study effectively, develop and practice important finding and teaching skills, and become a diligent and obedient disciple of Jesus Christ. As you remember, these first few weeks are the foundation of understanding and seeing in practice our purpose as missionaries as we ‘invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored Gospel.’ It is our prayer that all new missionaries will have many opportunities to find and teach people, and then be blessed to see them progress along the covenant path. Pray diligently, seek revelation, and work hard to help this happen. 



Please be sure to use these tools as your principle guides:

• Scriptures, particularly the Book of Mormon
• Preach My Gospel
• 12 Week Training Guide
• Missionary Standards for Disciples of Jesus Christ
• Adjusting to Missionary Life
• Safeguards for Using Technology

Allow your companion to participate in all that you do.  New missionaries come prepared and are ready to contribute valuable insights and add their testimony as you study and teach together.  Please continually refer to and use “Adjusting to Missionary Life”.  Strive to help your companion become a Christ-Centered and Preach My Gospel focused missionary with goals that are inspired, specific and attainable.  Be an example of a diligent, dedicated and obedient disciple of Jesus Christ.  You will be an extension of the Savior as you serve your companion with kindness, patience and charity. Read, ponder, and apply the principles in D&C 121:39-46.

As you listen carefully to the promptings of the Holy Ghost, you will know the specific ways you can help him throughout his training period.  You will have thoughts come to you that will be answers to his prayers and be exactly what he needs.  We trust you, and witness that the Lord has called you to this specific assignment in the Kentucky Louisville Mission.  May He bless you in all your work.

With Appreciation and Love,

President and Sister Alder

Mission Leaders, Kentucky Louisville Mission



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