Mission Prep 2025-26

Week 1
Date: September 7, 2025
Title of Lesson: Lesson 1 We Invite Others to Come unto Christ
Summary: All missionary work focuses on Jesus Christ. Indeed, a missionary’s essential purpose is to “invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel” (Preach My Gospel [2023], 1). Jesus Christ invites His followers to share the gospel message with everyone. “As [our] understanding and testimony of the Savior and His Atonement grow, [our] desire to share the gospel will increase” (Preach My Gospel, 2).
Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/missionary-preparation-teacher-manual-2025/001-we-invite-others-to-come-unto-christ?lang=eng

Week 2 

Date: September 14, 2025
Title of Lesson: Skill Practice 9: Use Technology Righteously
Summary: Using technology can present both opportunities and challenges. By using technology righteously, we can better accomplish the Lord’s purposes for us as missionaries and in our everyday lives.
Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/missionary-preparation-teacher-manual-2025/022-use-technology-righteously?lang=eng
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Week 3
Date: September 21, 2025
Title of Lesson: Lesson 2: Introduction to Preach My Gospel
Summary: “Preach My Gospel is a valuable resource not just for missionaries but for all members of the Church” (Preach My Gospel [2023], ix). This inspired resource can help missionaries fulfill their purpose of inviting others to come unto Christ. It can also help us come closer to the Savior and better understand His doctrine.
Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/missionary-preparation-teacher-manual-2025/002-introduction-to-preach-my-gospel?lang=eng

Week 4 

Date: September 28, 2025
Title of Lesson: Lesson 3: Fulfill Your Missionary Purpose (Preach My Gospel, chapter 1)
Summary: A missionary’s purpose is to “invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end” (Preach My Gospel [2023], 1). Understanding and applying this purpose to all aspects of missionary work can elevate how young people think about, prepare for, and serve a mission.
Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/missionary-preparation-teacher-manual-2025/003-fulfill-your-missionary-purpose?lang=eng

Week 5
Date: October 12, 2025
Title of Lesson: Skill Practice 1: Introduce the Book of Mormon to People
Summary: The Lord has given us the Book of Mormon to aid in conversion. This activity can help learners practice sharing a brief introduction to the Book of Mormon with others.
Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/missionary-preparation-teacher-manual-2025/014-introduce-the-book-of-mormon-to-people?lang=eng

Week 6 

Date: November 2, 2025
Title of Lesson: Lesson 4: Search the Scriptures and Put on the Armor of God (Preach My Gospel, chapter 2)
Summary: Studying and applying truths found in the word of God is central to conversion and helping people come to Jesus Christ. Righteous use of technology can enhance our study and help us find answers to our gospel questions. Following safeguards while using technology is an important way to “put on the whole armour of God” (Ephesians 6:11).
Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/missionary-preparation-teacher-manual-2025/004-search-the-scriptures-and-put-on-the-armor-of-god?lang=eng

Week 7
Date: November 9, 2025
Title of Lesson: Lesson 5: Study and Teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Preach My Gospel, chapter 3)
Summary: The lessons missionaries use to teach the Savior’s gospel are found in chapter 3 of Preach My Gospel. “The lessons in this chapter contain the essential doctrine, principles, and commandments of the gospel of Jesus Christ” (Preach My Gospel [2023], 25). As learners study and practice teaching from these lessons, they will be better prepared to share the Savior’s gospel with others.
Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/missionary-preparation-teacher-manual-2025/005-study-and-teach-the-gospel-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng

Week 8
Date: November 16, 2025
Title of Lesson: Skill Practice 2: Use the Scriptures in Your Teaching
Summary: The scriptures contain God’s words and can have a powerful effect on those who read them. Using the scriptures in our teaching is an effective way to help others come unto Jesus Christ.
Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/missionary-preparation-teacher-manual-2025/015-use-the-scriptures-in-your-teaching?lang=eng

Week 9
Date: November 23, 2025
Title of Lesson: Lesson 6: Practice Teaching (Helps for Teaching Lessons from chapter 3 of Preach My Gospel)
Summary: Providing class members with repeated teaching opportunities can increase their confidence and ability to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. It can also strengthen their testimony of the Savior and His doctrine.
Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/missionary-preparation-teacher-manual-2025/006-practice-teaching?lang=eng

Week 10
Date: December 7, 2025
Title of Lesson: Skill Practice 3: Teach People How to Pray
Summary: Many of the people missionaries teach lack experience with prayer. “Inviting people to pray is one of the most important invitations you can extend as a missionary” (Preach My Gospel [2023], 43).
Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/missionary-preparation-teacher-manual-2025/016-teach-people-how-to-pray?lang=eng

Week 11
Date: December 14, 2025
Title of Lesson: Lesson 6: Practice Teaching part 2 (Helps for Teaching Lessons from chapter 3 of Preach My Gospel)
Summary: Providing class members with repeated teaching opportunities can increase their confidence and ability to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. It can also strengthen their testimony of the Savior and His doctrine.
Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/missionary-preparation-teacher-manual-2025/006-practice-teaching?lang=eng

Week 12
Date: January 11, 2026
Title of Lesson: Lesson 7: The Invitation to Be Baptized and Confirmed (Preach My Gospel, chapter 3)
Summary: The Savior has commanded all accountable people to repent, be baptized, and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. “Keeping the covenant of baptism is the first step in binding ourselves to God so the Holy Ghost can cleanse, strengthen, and change our nature for the better” (Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ [2023], 28). Extending invitations to be baptized and confirmed is an important way missionaries fulfill their purpose of helping others come unto Jesus Christ.
Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/missionary-preparation-teacher-manual-2025/007-the-invitation-to-be-baptized-and-confirmed?lang=eng

Week 13
Date: January 25, 2026
Title of Lesson: Lesson 8: Seek and Rely on the Spirit (Preach My Gospel, chapter 4)
Summary: “The gift of the Holy Ghost is one of the greatest gifts that God has given His children” (Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, [2023], 101). The Spirit testifies of Jesus Christ and of the truthfulness of the gospel. People are converted to Christ through the power of the Holy Ghost. As missionaries seek and rely on the Holy Ghost, they can help bring His influence into the lives of those they teach.
Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/missionary-preparation-teacher-manual-2025/008-seek-and-rely-on-the-spirit?lang=eng

Week 14
Date: February 1, 2026
Title of Lesson: Skill Practice 4: Ask Inspired Questions
Summary: Missionaries often ask questions to those they are teaching. Asking good questions can help missionaries “understand people’s interests, concerns, and questions. Good questions can invite the Spirit and help people learn” (Preach My Gospel [2023], 190).
Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/missionary-preparation-teacher-manual-2025/017-ask-inspired-questions?lang=eng

Week 15
Date: February 8, 2026
Title of Lesson: Lesson 9: Use the Power of the Book of Mormon (Preach My Gospel, chapter 5)
Summary: “The Book of Mormon, combined with the Spirit, is your most powerful resource in conversion” (Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ [2023], 113). The Book of Mormon testifies of Jesus Christ and is the instrument God has prepared to gather Israel in the last days. As we study from the Book of Mormon and apply its teachings, we can come closer to God.
Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/missionary-preparation-teacher-manual-2025/009-use-the-power-of-the-book-of-mormon?lang=eng

Week 16
Date: February 22, 2026
Title of Lesson: Skill Practice 5: Strive to Memorize Scriptures
Summary: “Great power can come from memorizing scriptures” (Preach My Gospel [2023], 27). Memorization of scripture passages can deepen our understanding of the Savior’s gospel and enhance our ability to teach it to others.
Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/missionary-preparation-teacher-manual-2025/018-strive-to-memorize-scriptures?lang=eng

Week 17
Date: March 1, 2026
Title of Lesson: Lesson 10: Seek Christlike Attributes (Preach My Gospel, chapter 6)
Summary: “One important way to seek Jesus is to make a diligent effort to learn about Him and become more like Him” (Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ [2023], 124). Seeking to develop the attributes of Jesus Christ can help us share the Savior’s gospel more effectively. With the Savior’s help, we can gradually develop attributes that help us become more like Him.
Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/missionary-preparation-teacher-manual-2025/010-seek-christlike-attributes?lang=eng

Week 18
Date: March 8, 2026
Title of Lesson: Skill Practice 6: Talk with Everyone
Summary: When young people speak with people they don’t know, it is common for them to feel uncomfortable or nervous. This activity can help class members practice having conversations with people they just met.
Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/missionary-preparation-teacher-manual-2025/019-talk-with-everyone?lang=eng

Week 19
Date: March 15, 2026
Title of Lesson: Lesson 11: Help People Make and Keep Commitments (Preach My Gospel, chapter 11)
Summary: “Helping people become converted to Jesus Christ is central to [the] missionary purpose” (Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ [2023], 202). An important way to assist others in their conversion is by inviting them to make and keep commitments. Extending effective invitations increases the likelihood that people will make and keep commitments.
Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/missionary-preparation-teacher-manual-2025/011-help-people-make-and-keep-commitments?lang=eng

Week 20
Date: March 22, 2026
Title of Lesson: Skill Practice 7: Respond to Feelings of Inadequacy
Summary: It can be normal to feel inadequate when we experience new or challenging situations. Focusing on what we can control is a way to help us overcome feelings of inadequacy.
Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/missionary-preparation-teacher-manual-2025/020-respond-to-feelings-of-inadequacy?lang=eng

Week 21
Date: April 12, 2026
Title of Lesson: Lesson 12: Adjusting to Missionary Life
Summary: Missionary preparation involves preparing for the physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental demands of missionary work. Adjusting to Missionary Life (2013) can help missionaries and those preparing for missions manage these demands. It provides guidelines that can help us access the Lord’s strength and find joy in missionary service.
Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/missionary-preparation-teacher-manual-2025/012-adjusting-to-missionary-life?lang=eng

Week 22
Date: April 19, 2026
Title of Lesson: Skill Practice 8: Intentional Breathing
Summary: During missionary service and in our everyday lives, it is common for stressful situations to arise. Intentional breathing is a technique we can use to reduce stress and create a feeling of well-being.
Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/missionary-preparation-teacher-manual-2025/021-intentional-breathing?lang=eng

Week 23
Date: April 26, 2026
Title of Lesson: Lesson 13: Go Forward in Faith
Summary: This lesson is intended to help learners evaluate their progress and growth as disciples of Jesus Christ during their participation in the Missionary Preparation course.
Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/missionary-preparation-teacher-manual-2025/013-go-forward-in-faith?lang=eng

Week 24
Date: May 3, 2026
Title of Lesson: Skill Practice 10: Develop Healthy Thinking Patterns
Summary: Our thoughts can have a powerful effect on us, either for good or for bad. Developing healthy thinking patterns can improve our outlook on life and our ability to do the Lord’s work.
Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/missionary-preparation-teacher-manual-2025/023-develop-healthy-thinking-patterns?lang=eng