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In this training series, learn how to help a former Mormon make a successful transition to a new faith in Christ and to a healthy new relationship with a Christian church.

#1 Mentoring Former Mormons


You can help former Latter-day Saints with the unique emotional and doctrinal issues they must navigate to become full-circle followers of Jesus.

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#2 Mormonism as a Cultural Identity


To help a former Mormon find a new identity in Christ, you must understand that Mormonism is not just a belief system, but an all-encompassing identity.

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#3 Helping Former Mormons on the Cultural Journey


We can help former Mormons most not by focusing on beliefs alone, but by helping them work through culture shock and discover a new identity in Christ.

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#4 Dealing with Loss


One issue many transitioning Mormons face is a sense of loss – and the grief that goes with it.

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#5 Helping Former Mormons Deal with Loss


A caring mentor can help former Mormons cope with loss and rebuild their personal identity – apart from the LDS church.

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#6 Dealing with Loss of Trust


Mormons are taught to trust only the LDS church. When its claims prove false, people leaving Mormonism find it especially hard to trust anyone else.

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#7 Helping Former Mormons Learn to Trust


When Mormonism’s claims prove false, former Mormons find it hard to trust anyone else. Mentors can help rebuild and refocus that trust.

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#8 How Mormons Think About Salvation 


To help a former Mormon embrace a new relationship with God, it helps to understand how most Latter-day Saints are taught to think about salvation.

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#9 Clarifying Salvation for Former Mormons – Part 1


A mentor’s goal is to help former Mormons understand salvation as good news, embrace God’s grace, and entrust their life and eternity to Jesus alone.

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#10 Clarifying Salvation for Former Mormons – Part 2


A mentor’s goal is to help former Mormons understand salvation as good news, embrace God’s grace, and entrust their life and eternity to Jesus alone.

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#11 Tackling Theological Issues 


Given normative LDS beliefs, transitioning Mormons often struggle to understand or accept certain biblical doctrines.

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#12 Helping Former Mormons Tackle Theological Issues


A thoughtful mentor can help transitioning Mormons come to grips with biblical doctrines that are very different from the LDS world view.

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#13 Navigating Freedom and Responsibility


Coming from a restrictive culture, former Mormons must learn to use their newfound freedom responsibly, based on biblical principles.

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#14 Helping Former Mormons Navigate Freedom and Responsibility


Mentors can help former Mormons learn to use their newfound freedom responsibly, using biblical principles to avoid both legalism and license.

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