How to keep new converts strong

1. In every era, most of those who have accepted the gospel of Jesus Christ have been men and women whose circumstances compelled them to be humble. (see Alma 32:1-4) “The stub below my husband’s knee on which his wooden peg is fitted has become so sore that he cannot go on. The other ten our group decided to wait with us. Besides ourselves, we include a man with one arm; a widow with five young children; and two blind men – one of whom, Thomas Giles, is married to an able woman.” - handcart pioneer

2. Prepare: Provide: Prepared with friends Prepared to accept responsibility • Prepared to be nourished: • Know how to study • Know how to pray How to keep new converts strong Friends Temple in 2 months Ideal, tailored calling prepared before baptism. Responsibility Ward missionaries serve at a regular time each week Nourish

3. Characteristics of a great calling for new members • Requires them to come to church on Sunday • Helps them feel important and needed in the ward • Straightforward and structured – not open-ended and ambiguous • Serve with another person – never alone • Learn the gospel while serving

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