As we come unto Christ and help others do the same, we participate in God’s work of salvation and exaltation. The Church’s General Handbook explains that God’s work of salvation and exaltation focuses on four divinely appointed responsibilities. Some people refer to this as the “four-fold mission of the Church.”

• Living the gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Caring for those in need.
• Inviting all to receive the gospel.
• Uniting families for eternity.

Living the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Living the gospel of Jesus Christ includes:

• Exercising faith in Christ, repenting daily, making covenants with God as we receive the ordinances of salvation and exaltation, and enduring to the end by keeping those covenants.
• Learning and teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ at home and at church.
• Becoming self-reliant in providing for ourselves and our families, both spiritually and temporally.

Caring for Those in Need

Caring for those in need includes:

• Serving and ministering to individuals, families, and communities.
• Sharing resources, including Church assistance, with those in need.
• Helping others become self-reliant.

Inviting All to Receive the Gospel

Inviting all to receive the gospel includes:

• Participating in missionary work and serving as missionaries.
• Helping new and returning Church members progress along the covenant path.

Uniting Families for Eternity

Uniting families for eternity includes:

• Making covenants as we receive our own temple ordinances.
• Discovering our deceased ancestors and performing ordinances for them in the temple so they can make covenants with God.
• Going to the temple regularly, where possible, to worship God and perform ordinances for His children.