Personal Narrative: My Experience As A Zone Leader

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As a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 2016 to 2018, I learned a myriad of lessons that will benefit me throughout my life. While serving as a Zone Leader, I developed a passion for helping and uplifting missionaries to reach their utmost potential. Until this point in my mission, I had worked solely with individuals who were struggling with disobedience. Little did I know, I was about to encounter an army of hostile individuals who needed my assistance.
In July of 2017 I was transferred to the Cheyenne, Wyoming Zone. With 11 months of leadership under my belt, I was confident that I could to assess any situation that may arise. As I met the missionaries, I was baffled at what I observed. Almost ALL the missionaries

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