The Connection

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Jason Keister

25 September 2023

1h 24m 13s

The Power and Blessings of Serving a Mission with President and Sister Cornelius

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President Cornelius and Sister Cornelius share their personal experiences and insights on the challenges and rewards of serving a mission. Overall, their message is one of faith, courage, and the transformative power of serving a mission.

 

Show notes (time stamps are approximations):

7:00 - President Cornelius shares the story of his conversion, serving a mission and meeting his wife. Sister Cornelius also talks about their "meet story" from her perspective. 

24:32 - they discuss the importance of following the spirit in their calling. 

35:00 - Corrine puts them through the "true Idahoan" test

37:00 - they talk about the thoughts and feelings when called and the blessings received from serving. 

51:50 - they highlight the importance of embracing imperfection in the mission field and relying on the Savior to make up for shortcomings. They talk about the difference between being called to an area versus being called to specific individuals.

57:30 - they discuss the role of personal relationships is discussed. The couple also addresses the changing landscape of missionary work and the role of social media in reaching out to others.

114:30 - advice for youth preparing for a mission is shared.