- Alma 29:17…Pray that new converts praise God forever and go no more out (don’t fall away).
- Alma 19:16…Abish was a convert living for many years in a place without the Gospel.
- Alma 19:31,32,35…With the Spirit you can convert as many as hear your words and believe (some still will not).
- “Some six months before his crucifixion, Jesus was asked by his disciples: “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” In answer, He “called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, and said, verily I say unto you, except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdome of heaven” (; compare ). Here we find that becoming as a little child is related to being converted. Becoming as a little child represents a turnaround, an alteration of behavior and attitude, a mater of “crossing yourself” (), of going at cross purposes to the natural man and moving toward God and godliness. The Lord does not call upons us to be childish but rather to be childlike.” (Men of Influence, 50-51)
- “President Gordon B. Hinckley often called on us to hold our people close to the Church, especially the newly converted member. In issuing this call, he reminded us that we all need at least three things to remain firmly in the faith: a friend, a responsibility, and “[nourishing] by the good word of God” .” Broken Things to Mend (Jeffrey R. Holland) Kindle Loc. 508-10
- … And because that I have preserved the natural branches and the roots thereof, and that I have grafted in the natural branches again into their mother tree, and have preserved the roots of their mother tree, that, perhaps, the trees of my vineyard may bring forth again good fruit; and that I may have joy again in the fruit of my vineyard, and, perhaps, that I may rejoice exceedingly that I have preserved the roots and the branches of the first fruit—61 Wherefore, go to, and call servants, that we may labor diligently with our might in the vineyard, that we may prepare the way, that I may bring forth again the natural fruit, which natural fruit is good and the most precious above all other fruit.62 Wherefore, let us go to and labor with our might this last time, for behold the end drawethnigh, and this is for the last time that I shall prune my vineyard.63 Graft in the branches; begin at the last that they may be first, and that the first may be last, and dig about the trees, both old and young, the first and the last; and the last and the first, that all may be nourished once again for the last time.
- Jacob 5: 60-63… And because that I have preserved the natural branches and the roots thereof, and that I have grafted in the natural branches again into their mother tree, and have preserved the roots of their mother tree, that, perhaps, the trees of my vineyard may bring forth again good fruit; and that I may have joy again in the fruit of my vineyard, and, perhaps, that I may rejoice exceedingly that I have preserved the roots and the branches of the first fruit—61 Wherefore, go to, and call servants, that we may labor diligently with our might in the vineyard, that we may prepare the way, that I may bring forth again the natural fruit, which natural fruit is good and the most precious above all other fruit. 62 Wherefore, let us go to and labor with our might this last time, for behold the end draweth nigh, and this is for the last time that I shall prune my vineyard. 63 Graft in the branches; begin at the last that they may be first, and that the first may be last, and dig about the trees, both old and young, the first and the last; and the last and the first, that all may be nourished once again for the last time.
- “If ward councils are functions as they should, every new convert will be fellowshipped, will have home teachers or visiting teachers, and will receive an appropriate calling within days after baptism. The less active will receive callings that assure them that they are needed and loved by the ward members.” General Conference, M. Russell Ballard, April 1994
- December 29, 1995 – Friday (18 MONTHS as a missionary) – Quito Ecuador… “This morning we got up & felt early to do the January Calendar. It turned out funny. We then went to the Torres’ house and had a good talk with Hilda and Geovanna. They’re both going to be baptized. We next went to some inactives’ house. We were about to leave when Marcela Moreno (muy inactiva) told us to go and visit her friend. We went there, knocked on the door and we told them that we were sent by Marcela. They allowed us to go in. During the charla they had a few doubts, and a few worries but we helped them with the scriptures. In the middle of the charla, they started to cry. They told us of how Fernanda had separated from her husband last night, and she told us that she had been praying that God would help her. They told us that they know that we’ve been sent by God. We testified to them of it, and left. The Spirit was very strong. We made great contacts today. Our program is so packed. We need splits every night. We need to make a lot of contacts at the right time. I need to be worthy so that the Lord uses me as an instrument to convert many souls.” – Clinton Brown Missionary Journal
- “The transition to Church membership is challenging for most people. It often involves embracing new religious teachings and a new way of life. All members of the Church, particularly new members, need three things to help them stay active in the Church: friendship, opportunities to mature and serve in the Church, and nourishing by the word of God (see Moroni 6:4). Under the bishoprice’s direction, leaders help new members in these areas.” Manual Handbook 2: Administering the Church, The Work of Salvation in the Ward and Stake