Dear Sisters and Elders –
One of the most important statements in Preach My Gospel reads: “Nothing happens in missionary work until you find someone to teach” (156). Finding is integral to the calling of a full-time missionary.
We are called to find those that will receive us (D&C 29:7; 42:8). There are tens of thousands prepared to receive the gospel within the boundaries of this mission; we just need to find them.
Please find below six characteristics common to missionaries that regularly find people to teach.
1. They have faith the Lord will lead them to those He has prepared (PMG, 155-156, 169).
2. They talk with as many people as they can each day (PMG, 156-159).
3. They make working with members a priority (PMG, 160-162, 215-219).
4. They instinctively ask everyone, “Who do you know that…” (PMG, 159).
5. They use multiple (7 or more) methods for finding people to teach (PMG, Chap. 9).
6. They create an inspired finding plan every night (PMG, 97-98, 149, 150, 151).
As a companionship, please review the six finding principles above, as well as the associated references in Preach My Gospel. Evaluate your own finding efforts and prayerfully identify opportunities for improvement. Take steps to implement these principles more fully in your daily missionary efforts. As you do, the Lord will help you find more people to teach.
Thank you for striving to serve the Lord with all of your heart, might, mind, and strength. It is a blessing to serve with you.
With much love,
