Missionary Standards for Disciples of Jesus ChristIn Case of EmergencyThe information recorded here should be used in the case of an emergency.Message from the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve ApostlesServing a mission with all your heart helps you keep the two great commandments.1. Your Full-Time Missionary Experience1.0. Introduction1.1. Obedience1.2. Standards for Life2. Missionary Organization and Activities2.0. Introduction2.1. Mission Leadership2.1.1. Mission Leaders: Your Mission President and His Wife2.1.2. Mission Presidency2.1.3. Mission Leadership Organizations2.1.4. Young Missionary Leadership Responsibilities2.1.5. Personal Responsibilities2.2. Companions2.2.1. Supporting Each Other2.2.2. Staying Together2.2.3. Working in Your Area2.2.4. Working with People outside Your Area2.3. Missionary Work Activities2.3.1. Companion Exchanges2.3.2. Transfers2.3.3. Opportunities to Teach with Members2.3.4. Referrals2.3.5. Meetings and Councils2.3.6. Baptismal Interviews2.3.7. Baptisms2.4. Daily Activities and Schedule2.4.1. Typical Daily Activities2.4.2. Sample Daily Schedule2.4.3. Goal Setting and Planning Sessions2.4.4. Study Sessions2.4.5. Meals with Others2.5. Preparation Day2.5.1. Preparation Day Activities2.5.2. Sample Preparation Day Schedule2.6. Sabbath Day Activities2.7. Service in the Community3. Missionary Conduct3.0. Introduction3.1. Christlike Behavior3.2. Temple Worthiness3.2.1. Temple Covenants3.2.2. Temple Worship3.3. The Law of Chastity3.4. Honesty3.5. Interactions with Others3.5.1. General Standards for Interacting with Adults3.5.2. General Standards for Interacting with Children3.6. Recreation3.6.1. General Recreation Standards3.6.2. Unauthorized Activities3.6.3. Media3.6.4. Musical Instruments3.7. Photos and Videos3.8. Use of Technology3.9. Communication with Family, Mission Leaders, and Friends3.9.1. Family3.9.2. Mission President3.9.3 Friends, Church Members, and Recent Converts3.9.4. Packages and Letters3.9.5. Missionary Experiences with People from Home3.9.6. Personal Visits from Family and Friends3.9.7. Emergencies4. Physical Well-Being4.0. Introduction4.1. Nutrition and Food Preparation4.1.1. General Nutrition Guidelines4.1.2. Safe Food Preparation4.1.3. Water and Dairy Safety4.2. Exercise4.3. Stress Management4.4. Medical Care4.5. Dangerous Situations and Threats4.6. Housing4.7. Transportation4.8. Money4.8.1. Mission Funds4.8.2. Personal Funds4.8.3. Self-Reliance and Spending Plan4.9. Dress and Grooming4.9.1. General Standards for Dress4.9.2. General Standards for Grooming5. Priesthood Authority and Ordinances6. Completion of Your Mission6.0. Introduction6.1. Staying Connected6.2. Returning Home from Your Mission6.3. Serving and Growing after Your Mission