Who Can Be a Mormon?

(1) Who can join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ("LDS Church" or "Mormon Church") invites all people to learn of Jesus Christ, accept Him as their Savior, and be baptized. The gospel of Jesus Christ is preached throughout the world. All individuals who have faith in Jesus, repent of their sins, accept the LDS Church as the Lord's true and living church, and commit to live a faithful life are eligible for baptism.

(2) What steps are necessary to join the LDS Church?
Individuals seeking baptism into the Church must first take the missionary lessons. These lessons presented by full-time missionaries of the Church teach interested persons about God our Heavenly Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost. The lessons teach the importance of faith, repentance, the word of God (including the Bible and the Book of Mormon), prophets (including modern-day prophets such as Joseph Smith), prayer, and obedience to all the commandments of God. Once an individual has been taught the lessons and committed to living a Christ-centered life, the person is eligible for baptism.

(3) What happens after I am baptized?
After baptism by immersion, the new convert to the Church is given the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands by those holding the priesthood. During this blessing, the individual is confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The gift of the Holy Ghost entitles the new member to feel the influence, and be guided by, the Holy Ghost at all times. New members are expected to attend church meetings, keep the commandments, and serve faithfully in the church.

To request a visit by full-time missionaries, click here. Having previously served a mission for the Church, I promise that the missionaries will be friendly, respectful, and knowledgeable. In fact, you will come to love the time spent with them. Each time I accompany the missionaries in the Boston area, there is always a feeling of peace, joy, and love in our meetings with interested persons.