Prepare for General Conference

Sept. 17, 2023

This Week on the Covenant Path

Make Goals and Plans to

Prepare for General Conference

With the next October General Conference approaching, consider what goals and plans could help you or your family be prepared in heart and mind to be uplifted and edified by the Spirit.

In Stake Conference, President Burns invited us to have a goal of serving or ministering to someone in some way at least once every week. Ponder how you might incorporate Pres Burns’ invitation into your personal and family goals and plans.

Suggestions and Tools

Make a goal to read, listen, study, and/or discuss the last April General Conference before September 30th.
Explore the Ideas To Prepare and Ideas For Study resources in the General Conference Library.
Consider inviting someone to watch a session of General Conference with you.
(Ensign March 2012) Focusing on Conference: In addition to studying past conference addresses, consider these ideas to help you learn from the current conference:
- Pray and fast to receive answers to your prayers through the words of the speakers.
- Approach conference with specific questions in mind.
- Complete all chores, shopping, and other errands before conference so you can focus on listening.
- Get good rest the nights before conference so your mind will be ready to receive inspiration.
- Take notes of the impressions, promptings, and insights you receive.
Video Series on how to prepare for General Conference
2011 First Presidency Message: General Conference—No Ordinary Blessing
Explore the “My Home” dashboard on your account on the church website. Consider starting a collection of your favorite conference talks with notes of what they mean to you. Make a goal to add a few from the next General Conference.