Prioritize Your Time
From Missionary Standards for Disciples of Jesus Christ, section 2.4:
Plan your schedule to fulfill your missionary purpose and focus on the needs of others. Remember what the Lord has promised to those who are called to preach the gospel: “And if it so be that you should labor all your days in crying repentance unto this people, and bring, save it be one soul unto me, how great shall be your joy with him in the kingdom of my Father!” (Doctrine and Covenants 18:15).
Priority MTC Activities
See your calendar for scheduled activities. Prioritize the following activities in your daily and weekly planning (you can add items to your calendar by clicking any empty space on the calendar date):
Scheduled By You
Personal Study (60 minutes a day)
Language Study (60 minutes a day, if applicable)
Exercise (30-60 minutes a day)
SafetyZone videos on Portal (12 in total)
Edify learning sessions in EdApp (9 total)
Assignments listed on your calendar and preparation activities
Scheduled by You and Your Companion
Companion Study (30 minutes a day)
Daily Planning (15 minutes a day)
Helping Others Activities (1 - 3 a week, depending on length of stay)
Scheduled by the MTC
Class (5-6 hours a day)
Devotionals (60 minutes a week)
Introductory Workshops (5-6 total)
Devotional Review (30 minutes a week)
Additional Optional MTC Activities
With additional unscheduled time, select from the following activities those things that will most benefit you and fit your schedule:
Sign up for unlimited Helping Others activities
Work on personal goals
Additional Personal, Companion, or Language Study (i.e. Embark practice)
Practice your mission language with others
Online MTC Facebook group participation
Service
Rewatch any devotional available on Missionary Portal
Self-reflection and write in your study journal
Example MTC Daily Schedule
This is only an example of what your schedule could look like, based on the sample daily schedule in Missionary Standards for Disciples of Jesus Christ. Refer to your calendar for activities scheduled for you and then use this document as a guide to help you plan your additional time.
Time Possible Activity
6:30-7:00am Arise, pray, and exercise (see Missionary Standards 3.6)
7:00-8:00am Shower, eat breakfast, and prepare for the day
8:00-8:15am Daily plan with your companion (see Missionary Standards 2.4)
8:30-11:30am Attend class (see calendar events for times and possible pre-work)
11:30-12:30pm Eat lunch
12:30-1:30pm Have personal study (see Preach My Gospel, p. viii)
1:30-4:30pm Attend class (see calendar events for times and possible pre-work)
4:30-5:30pm Have language study, if applicable
5:30-6:30pm Eat dinner
6:30-7:30pm Attend a workshop
7:30-8:00pm Hold companion study with your companion (see Preach My Gospel, p. viii)
8:00-9:00pm Self-directed time (see above for additional optional activity suggestions)
9:00-9:30pm Write in your journal, prepare for bed, and pray
9:30-10:30pm Go to bed
Example MTC Preparation Day Schedule
This is only an example of what your schedule could look like, based on the sample daily schedule in Missionary Standards for Disciples of Jesus Christ. Refer to your calendar for activities scheduled for you and then use this document as a guide to help you plan your additional time.
Time Possible Activity
6:30-7:00am Arise, pray, shower, eat breakfast, and prepare for the day
7:00-7:15am Daily plan with your companion (see Missionary Standards 2.4)
7:15-8:15am Have personal study (see Preach My Gospel, p. viii)
8:15-9:15am Have language study, if applicable
9:15am-6:00pm Do preparation day activities, such as (from Missionary Standards 2.5.1):
Emailing your stake president.
Communicating with your family and friends (see Missionary Standards 3.9)
Cleaning, doing laundry, shopping
Getting haircuts and other personal grooming
Resting and eating meals
Participating in approved recreational activities (see Missionary Standards 3.6)
Additionally, you might:
Do additional study (conference talks, Preach My Gospel, Bible Videos, etc.) or prepare for class (see calendar events for possible pre-work)
Explore My MTC
Play sports or go for a walk
Service (write letters, minister, etc.)
Watch the SafetyZone Videos
Work on crafts, personal goals or talents
Note: All preparation day activities should be completed by 6:00pm
6:00-9:00pm Scheduled events (see your calendar) and/or self-directed time (see above for priorities and additional optional activity suggestions)
9:00-9:30pm Write in your journal, prepare for bed, and pray
9:30-10:30pm Go to bed