One important thing that we can to do for our young men is to help them prepare to serve a mission. The decision to serve is up to each young man, but the skills they need to successfully serve a mission are beneficial to any person. This month’s “New Era” focuses on missionary preparedness. There is also an excellent article in “The Ensign” on missionary preparedness. President Hinckley has asked that all missionaries be prepared before they begin to serve. Here are a few ways that each young man needs to prepare and how you can help them to do … Continue reading →

One of the most important things that we can do for our young men is to help to prepare them for missionary service. A mission is a wonderful opportunity for anyone to serve, and it is a time when the missionaries grow spiritually themselves. There are certain things that you can do to help your future missionary prepare to serve his mission. 1) Teach your young men survival skills. By that I mean teach them to mend clothes, iron a shirt, clean the house and to cook a meal. These are skills that they will use on a daily basis. … Continue reading →