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The Book of Mormon , Russell M. Nelson<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Editor's Note:<\/strong> In a moving closing message to the new mission presidents, President Russell M. Nelson shared his testimony of the Book of Mormon and its unique power to change lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a prerecorded video presented on Sunday, June 22, 2025, President Russell M. Nelson , world leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shared a message with new missionary leaders gathered at the Provo Missionary Training Center (MTC) that would deeply touch their hearts .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPerhaps there is no other time in their lives when they will see so many changes. And I\u2019m not just talking about those who find and join the Church on their mission,\u201d President Nelson said. \u201cEqually important is the conversion of their missionaries.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Book of Mormon: A Jewel of Spiritual Power<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In his message, President Nelson encouraged the new presidents and companions to rely on the power of the Book of Mormon to transform souls:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  \u201cOne of the most powerful conversion tools that you and your missionaries have at your disposal is the Book of Mormon.\u201d

He recalled the testimony of Parley P. Pratt, one of the first converts, who said that when he began reading the book, eating and sleeping became a burden. All he wanted was to keep reading. Thus began his journey of faith that would take him across continents and oceans, preaching the restored gospel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In his message, President Nelson \nencouraged the new presidents \nand companions to rely on the power \nof the Book of Mormon to transform \nsouls:ook of Mormon is the word of God<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201d President Nelson testified. \n\u201cIt teaches the doctrine of Christ an\nd explains more about His Atonement \nthan any other book. It restores \nprecious truths that\n have been lost over time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An experience that touches the soul<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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President Nelson shared that whenever the First Presidency receives visits from leaders and influential figures, they lovingly present them with a copy of the Book of Mormon . Often, the guests read the sacred account in 3 Nephi 11 , when the Savior appeared to the Nephites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPerhaps you can imagine the Spirit that is felt in the room when we read:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

'Behold, I am Jesus Christ\u2026 I am the \nlight and the life of the world\u2026\n come unto me, that ye may feel the \nmarks of the nails in my hands and in my feet.'\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to President Nelson, many visitors are deeply moved when they read those words. \u201cWhat they feel, of course, is the Holy Ghost testifying of Jesus Christ.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power and promises<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In closing his message, President Nelson promised the new missionary leaders that if they place the Book of Mormon at the center of their teaching, they will witness miracles. He promised that their missionaries will receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n