I am going to go on a Mormon mission and I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips and advice?

dont knock on my doorI am going to go on a Mormon mission and I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips and advice?
Come visit me. I have some questions.I am going to go on a Mormon mission and I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips and advice?
I advise you to go to the web site in the link, and read about what former cult members say who have left the Mormon cult. The Mormon church is going to exploit you for a year or two wasting valuable time in your life that you could be putting to better use, and the only reason they are doing it is to make more money. Like all cults Mormonism needs money to be powerful. They get that money by forcing suckers to give 10% of their income to the church. I have a better idea. Drop the cult, go to college, and save 10% of your income in a pension for your retirement.
Honestly my advice would be don't go. But I know that's not what you want to hear... so....make sure you are grounded in what you believe before you leave, the mission field isn't a place to develop your testimony. Be ready to have people hate you, and ready to love them anyway. Be constant in prayer!!! I no longer attend the LDS church but have great respect for you, giving up two years of you life for a full time mission at your age is a commendable thing. God Speed and God Bless, and keep your ears open you just might learn something!
Definitely be in constant communication with God so you know his will. Have 2 versions of your testimony; a quick 2 minute version and one that is more descriptive for those who express more interest. Depending on where you go, in some foreign countries people are more open and may ask you who God is. You will be less on the defensive. Learn as much about the culture of where you are going. It is harder to share the God News if you offend them by saying something or using some gesture that is fine in the US but has different meaning where you are going. Building relationships and trust is always important. People will not listen to you if they cannot trust you.
My advice is always praise God and give thanks. Some people will tell you that you are wasting two years of your life. If this isn't what you really want to do, find a way to get out of it. But if this is your choice, don't believe that it's a waste of time. It will be an excellent opportunity to learn about yourself and other people, maybe even about God. Live a moral life knowing that you will stick out and keep up good spirits because you probably will be subjected to some abuse. Observe everything and be well.
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TRUST IN YOURSELF AND THE HOLY GHOST THAT WILL DEFEND, COMFORT, GUIDE YOU THRU YOUR MISSION AND FUTURE.





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Sure pw, skip the mission and just start your plural marriage not. Start rounding up your wives and buy that ranch in southern Utah now! Good luck!
hey dude thats auswome were? im mormon too and i want to go on a mission to some day and the best way to prepare for ur mission to study the book of mormon pray all the time and keep the faith!
Please respect people's privacy and do not seek them out if they do not want to be sought out.





Once, some very nice Mormon people visited me. I took their Book of Mormon to read it out of curiosity mostly. But I had a question a couple of years later and I tried to contact those missionaries. I did NOT want to convert, but I am a religious studies major, and we were studying Mormonism, and I wanted to reach them to clarify an issue. I had only given my email address and name, and did not give them my phone number or address. But they looked it up somehow and called me! I was shocked, but I told them please not to call me again, to just email me the answer. It was a simple question and I just wanted the answer to that. The next day, 2 Mormons came to my door! Now I felt like I was being stalked. I know that is not their intent, but that really unnerved me because I had not given them anything but my name and email address. I don't know how they found me, but it really irritated me.





So, to make a long story short... I was fine with the first missionaries. They were kind and not intrusive. But this second ';batch'; really angered me because I feel like they invaded on my personal information and privacy. So, that's my advice. ;-)
I would read your scriptures, start today, discuss things with your branch president/bishop, get physically in shape (that's the last thing you want in your way) really work on becoming more humble and developing a relationship with your Father in Heaven. Prepare for hard work. It may not be easy, but it'll be worth it if you make it that way.
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Drink lots and lots of coffee....and take some caffeine pills!!!! LOL Make sure to stop in on some Baptist brunches...they have great cakes and fantastic punch!
I would say to pray a lot and to counsil with your bishop about any questions you have that are unresolved. Believe me, giving up 2 years to be away from you family and your loved ones is tough, but the rewards are far greater. I would talk to other r.m's about their experiences and what they learned. Gain a testiomony of the work and don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it. Read D%26amp;C 4.. the whole thing. It's not very long, but it will help you with your conviction in going. Don't let others tell you that what you are doing is the wrong thing. You will know if it is right for you and you will have the peace from the Holy Ghost to help you. The biggest thing is to PRAY, PRAY, PRAY. Only you can make that decision for yourself, and you will need the support of the Lord to help you. As far as tips and advice while you are there.. listen to your companion, and grow from each other. Use the spirit to teach and guide you in what you need to do and remember that ward familys make really good food for missionaries!! ;)