How do I become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church)?
As you learn more about the gospel of Jesus Christ, you may experience feelings of peace, comfort, or happiness. Some have expressed that they feel a familiarity with the truths they are being taught and feel as though they are coming home. You are feeling the influence of the Holy Ghost telling you that what you are learning is true.
If you have a desire to follow Christ’s teachings and obey His commandments, you are first encouraged to participate in a series of discussions that will introduce you to basic principles of His gospel.
Then, when you are ready, you can become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by receiving the ordinance of baptism by immersion for the remission of sins by one having authority who after the baptism lays their hands upon your head, confirms you a member of the Church and then pronounces a blessing upon you that you may receive the gift of the Holy Ghost (see Acts 8:18-20).
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You definitely can learn about the Gospel of Christ (Faith, Repentence, Baptism, Receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost, and Enduring to the End) from the missionaries and then follow the steps to apply these in your life. When you truly live the Gospel of Jesus Christ, you will do this thorugh the proper preisthood authority of God. A natural consequence is becoming a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints!
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Baptism is the method in which an individual becomes a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Before you can be baptized though, the missionaries the young men with always wearing white shirts and a black name tag will meet with you for a period of time, usually a couple of months and teach you the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and about His church here on the earth today. After which, they will invite you to be baptized and become a member of the church. One important thing to remember is that you will never understand everything about the church in a couple of months. I would suggest that you do your part in understanding what the missionaries are teaching, but more importantly that you pray to our Heavenly Father and ask Him if this is the correct decision for you.
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The best thing to do to find out about the Church is to talk to the missionaries. They know the best way to learn the truth about what we believe.
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Becoming a member of this Church involves truly being willing to turn your life over to Him. To give away all your sins that you might take upon you your cross and follow your Maker.
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as a missionary i go around inviting people to fallow christ.to become a mormon you have to be willing to try your best to do what christ did. missionaries teach that we need to repent and to be baptized by proper athority of god, recieve the gift of the holy ghost and strive to fallow Jesus Christ and endure to the end. you can do this by meeting with missionaries, going to a mormon church and developing faith and a testemony of the word of god by reading the book of mormon and praying to to god to know if it is true.
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First, exercise faith in Jesus Christ and make necessary changes ---repentance--- to bring your life into harmony with His teachings.
As you do this and continue to learn about the restored gospel, you will feel a great and good desire to act upon the truths that you're learning.
As you let these feelings and desires work within you, you will want to follow the example of Jesus Christ by being baptized by someone holding the priesthood authority of God and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands.
If you'd like to learn more, chat with a Church member. ... I think the link is in a pink box on the left-hand side of this page. It invites you to "CHAT WITH US".
I fully support that.
You should chat.
It will change your life for the best, if you allow.
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Well, let me tell you. There are 5 easy steps. 1. Talk to a member of the church and the missionaries 2. Read the Book of Mormon 3. Ponder it in your heart 4. Ask God if it is true 5. Receive your answer that it is true and be baptized by someone holding the priesthood authority of God.
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You learn lots of wonderful truths about who you are and what you're supposed to be doing down here. Truths that will feel right to your heart.
Then those who taught you those truths, who quickly become your friends, help you set up a time when you can officially become a member.
The "official process" involves a beautiful ceremony called baptism. The person is brought below the water briefly, and then back up to symbolize a new life as a follower of Jesus Christ.
Baptism is followed by Confirmation: leaders in the church put their hands on your head as you sit in a chair, and at that moment give you the most important gift of your life, or the companionship of the Holy Ghost. This means you have the right to feel and know the truth.
And then you are a member, eligible for all the wonderful blessings of the Church.
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If you're interested in learning more about the church, the missionaries are available to teach. If you have friends who belong to the LDS church, I can almost guarantee that they would be glad to meet the missionaries with you if it makes you more comfortable.
The missionaries will have a series of discussions with you to talk about the principles and doctrines of our church. It's not a lecture, it's truly a discussion where you can ask questions about the things you want to know.
You will get a copy of the Book of Mormon. The missionaries will ask you to read it and to pray about the Book of Mormon and the things you've learned about the church. In the end, that's what helps you make a decision about joining the church. If you sincerely pray and feel that the church is true, you can be baptized.
Our church practices baptism by immersion - meaning you are completely immersed in the water. You stand in the water; a prayer is said; you are lowered into the water; and you rise back out of the water. All of this is beautiful symbolism for death and resurrection.
After baptism, another special blessing is pronounced upon your head to allow you to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost can be a comfort and a guide for the rest of your life. The presence of the Holy Ghost in your life is a very special gift.
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meet with the missionaries. pray to know for yourself. through your faith and you search for the truth you will know and will have the desire to follow your savior.
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