- “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
- “If we would secure and cultivate the love of others, we must love others, even our enemies as well as friends. Christians should cease wrangling and contending with each other, and cultivate the principles of union and friendship in their midst (History of the Church, 5:49)” Manual, Teachings of the President of the Church: Howard W Hunter, Chapter 20, Walking the Saviors Path of Charity