Course
Mission Ready: A Faith & Wellness Course for Pre-Missionaries
Nov 3, 2025 - Dec 15, 2025
Instructor: Eric Stauffer
Full course description
A 6-Week Mental Health Preparation Course for Future Missionaries
Are you preparing to serve a mission? Join us for a unique course designed specifically for pre-missionaries, where you’ll develop essential mental health skills grounded in Latter-day Saint doctrine.
What You’ll Learn
- Understanding your brain: Basic neuroscience principles for emotional well-being
- Practical tools for managing anxiety and depression
- Building healthy relationships through improved communication
- Developing Christ-centered forgiveness and self-compassion
- Managing expectations and preventing overwhelm
- Essential assertiveness skills for missionary work
Course Structure
- 6-week module structure
- Interactive case studies based on real missionary experiences
- Hands on practice with mental health tools and techniques
- Individual and group learning opportunities
Our Instructors
Learn from our dual expertise teaching team:
- A licensed therapist specializing in missionary mental health
- A professional religious educator combining doctrine with practical application
Why This Course Matters
Strong mental health is crucial for effective missionary service. This course bridges the gap between spiritual and emotional preparation, helping you build the resilience and skills needed for a successful mission.
This course may assist in meeting mental health qualifications for missionary service, though individual circumstances may vary.