Gordon B. Hinckley—Chapter 22: Reaching Out with Love to New Converts and Less-Active Members
Teacher: Barbara Janke
“We must constantly [be] aware of the tremendous obligation to fellowship … those who come into the Church as converts, and to reach out with love to those who … step into the shadows of inactivity. ”
· We have a great responsibility to minister to the individual.
“Any member who falls into inactivity is a matter for serious concern. The Lord left the ninety and nine to find the lost sheep. His concern for [the one] was so serious that He made it the theme of one of His great lessons [see Luke 15:1–7].
· Every convert is precious and is a great and serious responsibility. “There is absolutely no point in doing missionary work unless we hold on to the fruits of that effort. The two must be inseparable. These converts are precious. … Every convert is a great and serious responsibility. It is an absolute imperative that we look after those who have become a part of us. … “
· Every convert needs friendship, a responsibility, and nurturing with the word of God.
· There is everything to gain and nothing to lose by coming back to Church activity.
· For Latter-day Saints who return to Church activity, it will feel good to be home again.
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