Preach My Gospel for new missionaries
Preach My Gospel is the missionary guide from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The 2023 edition is in Gospel Library. Start with chapter 3, the four lessons missionaries teach.
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What it is
The guide every missionary uses, open for anyone to read.
- Where: read it in the Gospel Library app or on ChurchofJesusChrist.org. There’s also an official PDF.
- The app is different: the Preach My Gospel app is a planning tool for full-time missionaries. To read the book, use Gospel Library.
- Edition: the 2023 second edition. Chapter 3 holds the four lessons.
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Where to start
The order of the Church’s 2025 mission prep course.
- Step 1Introduction and chapter 1 What Preach My Gospel is for, and your missionary purpose. Chapter 1
- Step 2Chapter 2 How to study, and the technology safeguards. Chapter 2
- Step 3Chapter 3, lessons 1–4 The lessons missionaries teach. The prep course spends extra time here. Chapter 3
- Step 4Chapters 4, 5 and 6 The Spirit, the Book of Mormon and Christlike attributes. 4 · 5 · 6
- Step 5 Chapter 11 Helping people make and keep commitments. Chapter 11
Going to a language mission? Add chapter 7. Source: Missionary Preparation: A Teaching Resource (2025).
The 13 chapters
Tap a chapter to read it in Gospel Library.
- 1 Fulfill Your Missionary Purpose. What a missionary is trying to do, and how that purpose shapes every day.
- 2 Search the Scriptures and Put on the Armor of God. How to study each day, alone and with a companion, plus the safeguards for using technology.
- 3 Study and Teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The heart of the book: the four lessons missionaries teach and the invitation to be baptized.
- 4 Seek and Rely on the Spirit. How to recognize the Holy Ghost and act on what you feel.
- 5 Use the Power of the Book of Mormon. Why the Book of Mormon is central, and how missionaries use it to answer questions.
- 6 Seek Christlike Attributes. Faith, hope, charity, patience, humility, integrity and more, with an attribute activity to revisit.
- 7 Learn Your Mission Language. How to keep learning a language for your whole mission.
- 8 Accomplish the Work through Goals and Plans. Simple goals and daily and weekly planning.
- 9 Find People to Teach. Ways missionaries find people, often with help from members.
- 10 Teach to Build Faith in Jesus Christ. Teaching skills: listening, asking good questions and adapting to each person.
- 11 Help People Make and Keep Commitments. How to invite kindly and follow up.
- 12 Help People Prepare for Baptism and Confirmation. Getting people ready for baptism and confirmation.
- 13 Unite with Leaders and Members to Establish the Church. Working with ward and stake leaders and members, and helping new members keep growing.
The 4 lessons (chapter 3)
These are the lessons your missionary will teach.
- Lesson 1: The Message of the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
- Lesson 2: Heavenly Father’s Plan of Salvation
- Lesson 3: The Gospel of Jesus Christ
- Lesson 4: Becoming Lifelong Disciples of Jesus Christ
Each lesson has shorter outlines for when time is short. The first edition had five lessons; the new lesson 4 combines the old lessons 4 and 5 (Newsroom).
For parents and families
“Studying Preach My Gospel—especially chapter 3—will be particularly helpful for both youth and seniors who are preparing for missionary service.”
Introduction to Preach My Gospel
- Learn what they teach: chapter 3.
- Help missionaries find people: chapters 9 and 13.
- Grow together: chapter 6, Christlike attributes.
- Reading the same chapter as your missionary each week gives you something to write about.
Old vs new chapter names
Tap to open · The first edition had different chapter titles and five lessons.
The Church says the chapter order stayed the same. If an older page or video uses the first-edition title, this is the match.
| Ch. | 2023 edition | First edition |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fulfill Your Missionary Purpose | What Is My Purpose as a Missionary? |
| 2 | Search the Scriptures and Put on the Armor of God | How Do I Study Effectively and Prepare to Teach? |
| 3 | Study and Teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ | What Do I Study and Teach? |
| 4 | Seek and Rely on the Spirit | How Do I Recognize and Understand the Spirit? |
| 5 | Use the Power of the Book of Mormon | What Is the Role of the Book of Mormon? |
| 6 | Seek Christlike Attributes | How Do I Develop Christlike Attributes? |
| 7 | Learn Your Mission Language | How Can I Better Learn My Mission Language? |
| 8 | Accomplish the Work through Goals and Plans | How Do I Use Time Wisely? |
| 9 | Find People to Teach | How Do I Find People to Teach? |
| 10 | Teach to Build Faith in Jesus Christ | How Can I Improve My Teaching Skills? |
| 11 | Help People Make and Keep Commitments | How Do I Help People Make and Keep Commitments? |
| 12 | Help People Prepare for Baptism and Confirmation | How Do I Prepare People for Baptism and Confirmation? |
| 13 | Unite with Leaders and Members to Establish the Church | How Do I Work with Stake and Ward Leaders? |
Sources: 2023 edition · first edition (archived)
Questions
Tap to open · 11 common questions
Is there a Preach My Gospel PDF?
Yes. The Church posts an official PDF of the 2023 second edition, and anyone can read the whole book in the Gospel Library app and at ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
Is there a Preach My Gospel app?
The Preach My Gospel app is a tool full-time missionaries use for the people they teach, goals, their calendar and their area map. To read the book, use Gospel Library.
Which edition of Preach My Gospel should I read?
The 2023 second edition, announced on June 22, 2023. The Church says the chapter order and core teachings stayed the same, with updated chapter titles and content.
How many lessons are in Preach My Gospel?
Four, all in chapter 3. The first edition had five. The Church’s Newsroom says the new lesson 4, “Becoming Lifelong Disciples of Jesus Christ,” combines the old lessons 4 and 5.
What should parents read in Preach My Gospel?
Start with chapter 3, the lessons your missionary teaches. The book’s introduction points members who want to share the gospel to chapters 9 and 13, and to chapter 6 for Christlike attributes.
What should I read first before my mission?
The Church’s 2025 Missionary Preparation course goes in this order: the introduction, then chapters 1, 2, 3 (lessons 1–4), 4, 5, 6 and 11.
Can we buy a printed copy?
Yes. The Church Store sells the 2023 edition, spiral-bound, in mini, medium and large sizes.
Is it in other languages?
Yes. It launched in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish, with more languages from January 2024 (Newsroom). Check Gospel Library for yours.
Should my missionary pack a printed copy?
We couldn’t confirm this on an official page, so confirm in your call packet. The full book is in Gospel Library and as the official PDF either way.
Can parents and members use it too?
Yes. The Church says the second edition puts more emphasis on members, not just missionaries, using it (Newsroom).
Does Preach My Gospel help with learning a language?
Yes. Chapter 7, Learn Your Mission Language, covers setting goals and using tools such as the scriptures, dictionaries and the Embark app.
Sources and fine print
Tap to open · 7 official pages + fine print
- Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ (2023), Gospel Library (official)
- Preach My Gospel, official PDF (2023)
- Church Store: Preach My Gospel (2023, print)
- Introduction to Preach My Gospel: use by Church members and the Preach My Gospel app (official)
- Church Newsroom: Second Edition of Preach My Gospel Is Now Available (June 22, 2023)
- Missionary Preparation: A Teaching Resource (2025) (official)
- Preach My Gospel: A Guide to Missionary Service (first edition, archived in Gospel Library)
. Official pages, your call packet and the Missionary Portal are always the final word. GotMyCall is unofficial and not affiliated with or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.