One of the new advertising offerings is a free Book of Mormon study. Now, when people request a free copy of the Book of Mormon, they can also choose to talk about a specific topic. These conversations use teachings in the Book of Mormon to help people find answers to questions of the soul.
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What They’re Expecting
When you receive a Book of Mormon study request, the person you will be meeting with may have watched this video. This will give you an idea of what they might be expecting when you stop by.
The interested person probably saw an ad on Facebook or Google and filled out a form to request a Book of Mormon Study. They may have even explored ComeUntoChrist.org a little bit. The image below shows the process from someone seeing an ad, visiting ComeUntoChrist.org, filling out a form to request a product or visit, and missionaries receiving the media referral in the Area Book Planner.
How to Fulfill It
When people request a Book of Mormon study, they can choose to discuss one of the topics below. The topics include scripture passages and questions to help you prepare for a Book of Mormon study session. You may want to bookmark some of these scriptures and give them the study guide below.
Become familiar with the scriptures for each topic and be prepared to share a relevant passage. The Book of Mormon is “your most powerful resource in conversion” (Preach My Gospel, chapter 5). Help others feel the Spirit as you teach from the Book of Mormon and the Bible.
A Book of Mormon study is an introductory lesson, designed to help you become acquainted with the people you are teaching, invite the Spirit, and see if they are interested in learning more. As you come to understand their needs and interests, invite them to continue studying the gospel with you. You can help them come closer to the Savior and strengthen their desire to learn more about His restored gospel as you share truths from the Book of Mormon.
If you get some difficult questions, refer to this page of Common Questions.
Watch how these missionaries respond and prepare once they receive a media referral.
Things to Remember
Contact the person as soon as possible
Follow through with each request for a Bible study by contacting the person. Text is usually best! Be prepared to discuss the topic they requested.
Give them the item they requested
Avoid any approach in the visit that might leave the person feeling tricked, such as not providing a message about the requested topic or not introducing the Bible. You may, however, discuss additional topics and scriptures as needed to clarify your message or answer other questions.
Keep the Area Book Planner updated
Make sure that the information is as up to date as possible. The more information you have can help you and missionaries in the future be more prepared to meet and teach each individual.
Build a meaningful relationship with each person. Open up and share a little more about yourself beyond the fact that you are a missionary. Share brief personal experiences from your life and discuss how what you learned from your experience can make a difference in his or her life.