Calling- Trainer

9 October 2015


Dear Elder Daniel Gerald Stephens,


Congratulations on your new assignment as a trainer in the Spain Málaga Mission!  This is a very special calling and I have confidence in your ability and desire to influence and properly prepare a new missionary to succeed in the mission.


As a trainer you have great responsibility to help your companion adjust to the mission schedule, be obedient to mission rules and gain the vision of missionary work.  Help your companion to have confidence in his/her ability to learn, teach and baptize.


The focus of his/her training should include:


1.  SPIRITUALITY.  Teach habits of obedience and preparedness so that he/she can be worthy of having the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost and be a spiritual missionary.


2.  PREACH MY GOSPEL.  Teach your companion how to become a Master Teacher.  Teach how to set and achieve personal goals (daily and weekly planning) as well as having companionship study.  Review the principles taught in this manual every day, especially in your companionship study.


3.  FINDING.  Teach your companion the skills needed to find the elect and honest in heart who are ready to hear your testimonies of the Savior and His restored Church.  Teach him how to prepare the members and investigators to help you meet others who may be interested in hearing the gospel.  Help him to love and be friendly with the people of this great country.


4.  TEACHING.  Prepare your companion to teach with skill and confidence under the influence and power of the Holy Ghost.  Help him master the lessons and always let him participate in the discussion.


5.  BAPTIZING.  We are here to teach repentance, to testify and to baptize.  Teach your companion what is needed to bring souls to Christ. Show them positive feelings and faith.  The Holy Spirit will be perceived by investigators as they put their trust in the Lord and you.    Positive feelings represent the presence of the Holy Ghost and by their continued faith and trust in the Lord, their testimonies of the truthfulness of the gospel will continue to grow.


Remember that you have been called to serve as a trainer. This is a sacred calling and trust.  These new missionaries come to the mission with a special spark and enthusiasm for the work.  It is your responsibility to help them find their strengths so that they can better achieve their potential.  New missionaries have often expressed their joy, appreciation and even reverence for the enthusiasm and dedication demonstrated by their trainers.


I am absolutely confident that you will play an important role in the life of your new companion.  It will be your responsibility to help mold him/her into a true servant of the Lord Jesus Christ.  Do all you can to live worthy of the guidance and promptings of the Holy Spirit.  You have my support and trust and I know that the Lord loves you and is confident in your ability to succeed.


Sincerely,


T. DarVel Andersen


President, Spain Málaga Mission