Mission Leadership Seminar

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf at Mission Leadership Seminar: ‘Making disciples’ and the wise use of technology
By Scott Taylor
Speaking to new mission presidents during the 2020 Mission Leadership Seminar, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf underscored the key role technology can play in taking the gospel throughout the world through missionary work.
Virtual Mission Leadership Seminar reaches 135 couples of new mission leaders in 17 countries worldwide
By Scott Taylor
Rather than a large-scale gathering at the Provo MTC, the 2020 Mission Leadership Seminar was streamed to 135 new missions presidents and companions to their homes in 17 different countries.
Elder Gong at Mission Leadership Seminar: What it means to be ‘perfected in Christ’
By Scott Taylor
Elder Gerrit W. Gong helped new mission leaders to understand "perfection" as defined by the Lord and offered five principles to help establish a thriving mission culture.
President Nelson at Mission Leadership Seminar: How to receive divine tutoring like the Prophet Joseph Smith
By Sarah Jane Weaver
Speaking during the 2020 Mission Leadership Seminar, President Russell M. Nelson promised new mission leaders that they will be guided by heaven as they seek inspiration from on high.
Elder Holland at Mission Leadership Seminar: The Savior summarized His ministry in 1 principle — ‘love one another’
By Sarah Jane Weaver
During an address that was broadcast June 26 as part of the 2020 Mission Leadership Seminar, Elder Holland spoke of the lesson the Savior taught His Apostles in His final hours.
2020 Mission Leadership Seminar to be condensed, streamed online
By Scott Taylor
COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and precautions have shortened the seminar from three days to two, set for Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27. The seminar will be conducted completely online.
New MTC leaders learn how their focused roles differ from having presided over a mission
By Scott Taylor
At the recent MTC Leadership Seminar in Provo, six couples of new MTC presidents and companions met with the managers of their MTCs and learned how MTC leadership differs from mission leadership.
Sister Franco shares 5 principles to ‘enlighten’ mission leaders
By Sarah Jane Weaver
During the 2019 Mission Leadership Seminar, Sister Cristina Franco, second counselor in the Primary general presidency, shared five principles to give guidance and direction to mission leaders.
Elder Robert C. Gay calls for leaders, missionaries and members to unite in sharing the gospel
By Scott Taylor
Elder Robert C. Gay of the Presidency of the Seventy called on new mission leaders to work closely with local leaders and members in a revelatory manner during his address at the 2019 New Mission Leadership Seminar.
Elder Cook shares 2 special gifts leaders can give their missionaries and the importance of true conversion
By Sarah Jane Weaver
Elder Quentin L. Cook spoke during the 2019 New Mission Leadership Seminar on how to help missionaries fully understand and achieve their purpose.
Elder Nielson talks on the most important tools available for new mission leaders, missionaries
By Jason Swensen
Elder Brent H. Nielson, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, talks about the tools available to mission leaders and missionaries while serving.
5 key points for senior couples to remember when serving a mission
By Jason Swensen
Bishop W. Christopher Waddell and Sister Carol Waddell share their first-hand experience of what it's like serving a mission and testified of how senior missionaries can bless others' lives.
Elder and Sister Rasband give tips for new leaders on how to take care of missionaries
By Sarah Jane Weaver
Elder Ronald A. Rasband spoke during the 2019 Mission Leadership Seminar, encouraging new mission leaders to guide missionaries and to be personally involved in their lives.
President Ballard said missionaries shouldn’t invite people to be baptized without feeling the Spirit. Here’s why
By Sarah Jane Weaver
During the 2019 New Mission Leadership Seminar, President M. Russell Ballard said missionaries need to recognize the Spirit and teach by the Spirit more than at any time in our history.
Here are Elder Holland’s key insights about the Atonement of Christ, Fall of Adam
By Scott Taylor
Two decades after delivering his "Missionary Work and the Atonement" address at a new mission leadership seminar at the Provo MTC, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland returned to link those two topics and the Missionary Purpose and doctrine of Christ.