SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a new missionary handbook Friday that focuses less on rules and more on principles that encourage missionaries to become 2018 - An LDS bishop (now former bishop) was charged with inappropriately touching and frequently discussing masturbation with several teens. 2019 - An updated version of the Missionary Handbook was released specifically mentioning masturbation and arousing sexual feelings. 2020s In November, the Church published a new handbook of instructions for missionaries serving around the world. Launch of the Book of Mormon Videos series The first dozen-plus videos of the Book of Mormon Videos series were released. New Handbook Policies on Baptism and Sexual Orientation. There are some updates to the LDS Handbook that relate to baptism and sexual topics, but I need to give some background before I get to the discussion. Once upon a time, there was a printed Church Handbook of Instructions (CHI) that was only given to GAs, other senior leaders, and local Missionary Handbook by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 4.37 · Rating details · 49 ratings · 3 reviews Guidelines and rules and standards for missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Get A Copy Amazon Stores Paperback, 82 pages As of November 2019, this handbook has been replaced by two new handbooks, Missionary Standards for Disciples of Jesus Christ [21] and Missionary Standards for Disciples of Jesus Christ: Supplemental Information. [22] Missionaries are instructed that following these standards will protect them both physically and spiritually. The current missionary handbook notes that the mission president resolves all complaints — issues raised with church headquarters or the mission department will be directed back to the mission Lethal weapons include a number of possible items including guns, said Daniel Woodruff,a spokesman for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The handbook update took effect in the first (Photo courtesy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) President Russell M. Nelson and his wife, Wendy, greet new mission leaders, June 23, 2019, at a three-day seminar at the Provo Though unbeknown to most LDS Missionaries this is a psychological ploy that sets up the Investigator to think he has the objective ability to search for truth while being guided prayer and a helpful missionary to go through their lesson plan. There are a total of six lesson plans in the "Preach my Gospel" handbook. Today, the First Presidency released the new General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is available in English in the Gospel Library app in the section Handbooks and Callings and online at handbook.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Over time, it will be translated and published in an additional 51 languages. Also see the Handbooks Missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are expected to work hard, be obedient, and keep a strict schedule.Following the missionary's daily schedule as prescribed in the Missionary Handbook is an important aspect of being in the right place at the right time.This schedule is a major part of mission rules and obeying these rules as a missionary will keep you safe and Today, the First Presidency released the new General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is available in English in the Gos