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Jun 25, 2019 · We have a sacred responsibility to fulfill the threefold mission of the Church — first, to teach the gospel to the world; second, to strengthen the membership of the Church wherever they may be; third, to move forward the work of salvation for the dead.
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Jan 18, 2023 · The three-fold mission of the Church was to perfect the saints, proclaim the gospel, and redeem the dead. Hence, the three-fold mission of the church began with self ( Alma 60:23) and worked outwardly toward others and finally to deceased ancestors.
- We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.
- We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgression.
- We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel.
- We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
The mission of the Church is to prepare the way for the final establishment of the Kingdom of God on earth. Its purpose is, first, to develop in men’s lives Christ-like attributes; and, second, to transform society so that the world may be a better and more peaceful place in which to live. 5
- The Mission of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. The word missionin the restored gospel of Jesus Christ can have three distinct, but related meanings.
- Proselyting Missions. The second and third meanings of mission, as used by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, are related. Both refer to full-time missionary work.
- Missionary Service. Latter-day Saints typically refer to the time spent serving as a missionary as a mission. Returned missionaries (RMs) refer fondly to their mission.
- Mission as a Church Unit. The term Mission can also be used to refer to a specific unit of the Church. As of July 1, 2024, there will be 450 missions in the Church.
The missionary effort of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is based on the New Testament pattern of missionaries serving in pairs, teaching the gospel and baptizing believers in the name of Jesus Christ (see, for example, the work of Peter and John in the book of Acts).
The mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is to help all of God’s children come to Jesus Christ 3 through learning about His gospel, making and keeping promises with God (covenants), and practicing Christlike love and service. 4