Mission, Ministry, and Methods

Shawn McCraney discusses the distinction between the Hebrew and Greek terms for "obeisance" and "worship," highlighting that although both terms signify acts of deep reverence like bowing and raising hands, the LDS use of these terms in relation to Jesus lacks a true sense of worship. Moreover, he contrasts the worship of Jehovah as an uncreated God with the disturbing focus on man, as seen in a Utah billboard praising Joseph Smith, emphasizing the importance of honest and dedicated worship.

This teaching by Shawn addresses his journey of departing from the LDS Church, driven by his personal belief that his faith should be based solely on Jesus Christ without accepting Joseph Smith or the LDS Church's exclusive claims. Following his excommunication, he wrote a book to communicate his Christian faith to his daughters, challenging the LDS Church's claim to authentic Christianity, and despite his desire to reconcile, he could not compromise his beliefs to rejoin the church.

Shawn's teaching focuses on the importance of faith in Jesus Christ alone, rejecting the worship of religious figures or institutions, as he criticizes the LDS Church for promoting allegiance to its founder over Jesus. Embarking on a mission akin to a religious reformation, Shawn emphasizes direct and sometimes forceful communication to rescue people from relying on organized religion for salvation, advocating instead for a personal relationship with Jesus as the path to spiritual regeneration.

Shawn emphasizes the importance of a personal relationship with God through understanding His Word, experiencing His peace, and celebrating His accomplishments, which forms the foundation of their mission and ministry approach. For further engagement, resources and opportunities to connect, such as ordering their book, finding a recommended church, or hosting a meeting, are available on their website www.bornagainmormon.com.