This step-by-step guide covers everything you need to know from deciding to serve a mission, to submitting a missionary recommendation, to receiving your call, and leaving on your mission. It includes reflection questions and spaces for prospective missionaries to make plans for their mission. Serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is one of the most meaningful and life-changing experiences you can have. It is a period of dedicated service to the Lord that strengthens faith, builds character, and blesses countless lives. Effectively preparing for a mission requires spiritual, emotional, physical, and logistical preparation. Topics include: Deciding to Serve a Mission Talking with Your Bishop Submitting a Missionary Recommendation Receiving and Opening Your Mission Call Continued Preparation Packing and Supplies Vaccinations and Medical Preparation Visas and Travel Documents The Temple Endowment Missionary Farewell At-Home MTC Leaving for the Mission Field Role of Parents and Leaders Making the Mission a Meaningful Experience Resources for Further Study.