MEMORIES – THE FIRST
6 MONTHS
About 4 years ago our Mission boundary extended into France
and included all of Belgium and the Netherlands and was headquartered in
Brussels. The Church split that mission forming
the Franco Belgium Mission and the new Belgium Netherlands Mission, the latter
with redrawn boundaries including Flanders and the Netherlands. The Dutch speaking missionaries in the old
mission were assigned to the new mission.
The mission President before the split, Scott M. Brubaker, received the
assignment to serve as the Mission President to the new Dutch speaking Belgium
Netherlands Mission and while running the new mission he was to find new
headquarters in Leiden, move the mission office to Leiden, complete construction
of a new mission home in Leidschendam and relocate from Brussels to the new
mission home. These were not small tasks
but in the latter part of 2011 the construction and moving were completed and
the new mission was functional. Just
over 6 months later on 29 June 2012, President and Sister Robinson became the
new Mission President of the new, well functioning Belgium Netherlands Mission
that already enjoyed a culture of diligence, faith and love of God and fellow
men. The first 6 months under President
Robinson were eventful, beginning with 68 Elders, 15 Sisters and 8 Senior
Couples.
From the start, President Robinson gave the ball to the
Stakes. The Mission’s mission plan was
simple, “Support the Stake mission plans.”
All four Stakes lead by Presidents: Boom, Oddens, de Jonge and Hulleman
developed specific mission plans for their respective stakes and the presidents
personally trained the missionaries in each corresponding Zone on how the
missionaries could best support their members doing the stake’s mission work.
Rocks – Rocks were distributed to all missionaries
representing their steadfast, immovable, unwavering, dependable and firm
commitment to internalize the attributes of Christ in their lives during their
mission through weekly study of Christ-like attributes.
Kearon Conference –The first week of September 2012
President Kearon, First Councilor in the Area Presidency and member of the 1st
Quorum of 70, toured the mission. A
process to support the stake plans was developed with 3 steps: 1- Have a mighty
change of heart in us, 2- Serve and strengthen the members and 3- Left open to
implement goals of the individual stakes.
Operation Build a Stake – Members frequently talk about a prophecy
several years ago by a visiting apostle that 40 stakes will be built in the
mission. Before we get 40, we must form
the 5th stake. The necessary baptism and
reactivation goals were set to allow the 5th Stake to be formed. Missionary’s personal expectations were
raised to baptize every month per companionship
Leadership 101 – Leadership skills were required including
always train your replacement, the performance of the group is top priority,
sacrifice your own performance to assist the group’s performance and set the
example in work ethic, commitment, baptisms, etc.
Mission Vision – The Strategic Plan for the Mission was
developed. All efforts of missionaries
became aligned to propel us toward the Mission Vision.
Working Smart – As we follow Preach My Gospel lessons and instruction, “hows of missionary work”
were taught to assist Elders and Sisters to enjoy success with basic missionary
skills and attitudes including:
·
Top 10 – Prioritize your time with your best chances
for success
·
Find the “one” – Every day
·
Shelf Life – Interest divides in half each day
after initial contact so call back soon
·
Maintain 3 to 5 – Progressing investigators in
your teaching pool.
·
Connect With People – Be Real, see what you have
in common, complement them
·
What To Do In The House (Members and
Investigators)
·
Three Comebacks – Overcome objections during
contacting, many baptisms are people with initial objections to hearing the
message
·
Stuff the Funnel – Average 4 to 5 contacts per
hour
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Compliment – Members, missionaries, everyone after
lessons, talks, etc.
·
Service – Look for and do service
·
Health – Live by the 10 Commandments of Healthy
Living
·
Memorize PMG Lessons – Treasure up doctrine in
your heart
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Baptism – Teach the covenant more than the ordinance
·
Stay on Topic – Follow the spirit but teach your
lesson plan
·
IFBP (Issues, Features, Benefits, Proof) – Tie
baptism as the solution to their problems
·
Presentation Skills – Improve your skill to
effectively present the gospel
·
Monthly Home Teaching Splits – Go with members
·
Be 100% Accountable – For your results in your life,
no excuses, no victimization
·
Self Limiting Beliefs – Recognize them and eliminate
them
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Distractions – Recognize them and avoid them
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Comfort Zone – Be willing to stay out of it
·
Enthusiasm – Act enthusiastic and you will be
enthusiastic, become addicted to the pursuit
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Love God, the People and the Work
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No Regrets, No Alibis, Only Excellence
President Robinson
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