There are two ways to administer the course in one on

There are two ways to administer the course: in one-on-one discussions
with a priesthood leader, or in group meetings. These two methods are
explained in the sections below. Choose the method that works best for
your area or stake.
Regardless of the method used, the stake president should read the
introduction of My Continuing Mission with each returned missionary during
his or her mission release interview. The stake president should then
explain to the returned missionary how to use the book and whether he or
she will be expected to attend group meetings or one-on-one discussions.
The stake president should invite the returned missionary to read the
“Instructions for Readers” section above and to study chapter 2 prior to the
first meeting.
This booklet contains specific invitations to act upon the principles you
learn. These actions are displayed in a yellow box. The Spirit will prompt
you to take additional actions beyond what is written in this book. Write
down those impressions and commit to act upon them.
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HOW TO USE THIS BOOKLET

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OPTIONS FOR ADMINISTERING THE COURSE
Option 1: One-on-One Method
Description: A priesthood leader—typically a high councilor, member of the
bishopric, or elders quorum president—meets with the returned missionary
weekly for eight weeks. Each visit focuses on takeaways from one chapter
in My Continuing Mission . The priesthood leader helps the returned
missionary progress by helping him or her recognize impressions from the
Holy Ghost and make and keep commitments.
Instructions
• A priesthood leader is assigned to meet with a returned missionary
weekly for eight weeks. Each visit should last about 30 minutes.
• Prior to each meeting, the returned missionary and the priesthood leader
read the relevant chapter in My Continuing Mission .
• During the meeting, the priesthood leader follows the discussion
guide found at the back of each chapter. (Before the first meeting, the
priesthood leader and returned missionary should read the section of
these instructions titled “Using the Discussion Guides.”)
Note: In stakes or areas with a significant number of missionaries returning
home each year it may be difficult to support the one-on-one method. These
areas and stakes should consider using the group method described below.
Option 2: Group Method
Description: A group of at least three recently returned missionaries meets
weekly for eight weeks to discuss the things they are learning from My
Continuing Mission . They help one another make and keep commitments
that will strengthen them. A priesthood or auxiliary leader from each ward
should participate in the group.
Instructions:
• A priesthood leader organizes a time and location for a group to meet for
one hour each week for eight weeks.