A – IntroductionMy project was an attempt to analyze and present the teaching techniques used by Book of Mormon prophets who made them great teachers of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I have studied most of the Book of Mormon, the Teaching Without Greater Calling manual, and the student manual. I know the spirit is the true teacher, but I think we could do a much better job of effectively teaching the gospel. I firmly believe that the Gospel must be presented in a way that will allow the Holy Spirit to do His work. What seems proven may not be adopted, but what no one cares to defend is quickly abandoned. Reasoning does not produce faith, but it creates an environment in which faith can flourish. b – All Book of Mormon prophets had one important characteristic that made them great teachers of the gospel: they desired it. Alma said, “I know that [God] gives to men as they desire…I know that he gives to men…as they will” (Alma 29:4). Desire is the key to becoming an effective teacher. It's probably more important than people think. If I could look into your mind and heart and see the depth of your desire, I could easily see the progress you would make as a teacher of the gospel. To awaken your desire, consider the importance of becoming an effective teacher. Every time you are called to speak, you represent the Savior Jesus Christ, and everything you say should draw people closer to Him. Not caring about this calling is surely a way of taking God's name in vain. A lot of people in the audience are struggling with something; maybe they had a rough week and barely made it to church. It is the duty of the speaker to prepare middle of paper......won't do it. Why draw their attention to this? Why insult the public by saying you didn't think it was worth preparing? Don't do it, don't do it. Once the audience hears your apology, they move away. They are there to be nourished and inspired, so start with something interesting in the first sentence, not the second, not the third but in the very first sentence. Furthermore, there are speakers who end up saying, “That is all I have to say on the subject; so I guess I'll stop. It is not an end; it's a mistake. Don't tell me what you're going to do, just do it. If that's all you have to say, why don't you finish your speech, sit down immediately, and stop talking, let alone stop? Stop while the audience is still eager to see you continue. The speaker who has common sense will practice his beginning and ending to avoid such situations..