“Relating to Mormon Missionaries: A Model Story”.“Changes in Mormon Doctrine: An Example”.“The Articles of Faith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (with annotations by the author)”.34:8).” (157)įollowing the wonderful meat of this book, Rowe also provides these three incredibly helpful Appendices:
The need to ‘Taste and see that the LORD is good’ (Ps. “Concluding the Journey: Is Your Church a Safe Harbor?” in which the author summarizes the book, reminding readers that “Most often our LDS friends need to hear the music of the gospel before making sense of the lyrics.
“Speaking Mormonese: Stories and Sensibilities” which is perhaps the most helpful chapter in the whole book, summarizing the love and respect necessary to speak with Mormon friends. “The Heart of the Matter: Learning to Speak ‘Mormonese'” in which the author digs deep into the epistemology of Mormonism and how essential is to understand the different frameworks from which think and speak. “Mormons in Transition: The Travels and Travails” in which the author discussions the challenges some face n leaving Mormonism. “101 Laboratory: The So-Whats of Discussing Theology with Mormons” in which the author offers an overview of opportunities for and pitfalls within theological discussions with Mormon friends, neighbors, and visiting missionaries. “Mormon Theology 101: The Template of Official Beliefs” in which the author highlights major doctrinal beliefs and lays the foundation for a major pitfall in missions to Mormons, the fact that we don’t all speak the same language. “Roots and Wings: The Imprint of Mormon Culture” in which the author shares a fascinating look at the growth of Mormon culture throughout history. “At the Heart of the ‘The Forgotten Sector’: The Cultural Nerve Center” in which the author hammers home the idea that Mormonism is a culture and not merely a belief system. “Hard-won Lessons in Evangelistic Football: A Personal Experience” in which the author relays his own failures in building walls and burning bridges due to his fervent yet uninformed approach to reaching the lost in Utah. The book covers many topics, and a quick perusal of its chapter titles will give you a sense of what it covers: If you’ve got even the slightest burden for an LDS person in your life or for Latter-day Saints in general, you need to get this book. 
From my own limited experience (and more so in the opinions of people far more involved in the ministry than I), this is hands-down the best treatment of the topic of sharing the Gospel with Mormons. A new way to share Christ with Latter-day SaintsĪ friend in ministry recommended this book to me a few months ago, and when I finally got into it, I devoured it.
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