S9 E11 Changing Missions: From Sales to Service
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Episode 11 of Changes explores how Mormon missionary work has transformed over time. We contrast the historical model driven by urgency and baptism numbers with today's more service-oriented approach.
Sources
- Essay: Back in My Day Mission_Third Hour Blog
- Video: What Changed? Discussion 1_PD
- Video: What Changed? Discussion 2_PD
- Video: What Changed? Discussion 3_PD
- Video: Mission White Handbook_PD
- Essay: Mission Changes_Church News
- News: Some Big Changes_Philly Tribune
- Podcast_New Missionary Questions_Mormon Mental Health
- Podcast_Mission Mental Health Part 1_Mormon Mental Health
- Podcast_Mission Mental Health Part 2_Mormon Mental Health
- Podcast_Kiddy Baptisms_1_Mormon Stories
AI Prompt
Explore the changes in the Mormon missionary experience. Begin with the zealous missionay model of finding, teaching, and baptizing as many as possible because Second Coming is close. Discuss the doctrinal foundation, rigid structure, high expectations, limited communication with family, and baptisms. Contrast with today's experience: choice to go, interview questions, less focus on find / teach / baptize, more focus on service, men
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