3. FIND A COUPLE OF GOOD MISSIONARIES

If you're like most people, you've probably encountered Mormon missionaries and didn't even know it. They're the people you see in suits traveling in pairs, going door-to-door spreading the gospel. Anyone who has been baptized can become a missionary, though they usually tend to be young men and women ages 18-24.

The life of a missionary is not an easy one. Men and women volunteer to spend two years away from their families and have little (if any) control over where they are sent. Missionaries live in sparse conditions and pay for everything themselves throughout their missions. Given that they are always expected to be in church attire and have little access to entertainment, you might think missionaries wouldn't be like most other young people. Don't worry, they're not boring, humorless people. In fact, most missionaries tend to be very outgoing, as they have to approach (often hostile) strangers day in and day out.

Before converting, you'll want to check into the missionaries available in your area. The easiest way to do this is to call the local Mormon Church and request a meeting with the missionaries (or if you ordered your free copy of The Book of Mormon online, you can have missionaries deliver it to you personally). The missionaries will then come to your home and teach you lessons of the gospel that the Mormon Church is based upon. If at anytime you decide Mormonism isn't for you, simply tell the missionaries. Don't worry, they won't rough you up; instead, they'll simply thank you for your time. One word of warning though: there aren't formal schools for missionaries, so some of their opinions may not be exact church doctrine. If anything sounds strange to you, verify it through the ward's bishop. Missionaries like to answer questions, so never be afraid to ask.