1. To help others realize that Christ is central to our religion
2. To help visitors to understand the importance of Joseph Smith and the restoration of the gospel.
3. To strengthen the faith and testimonies of members
4. To give a good impression of the church
5. To increase the opportunities for teaching the gospel which lead to conversion
Directors: Elder and Sister Shakespear
Following are some of exhibits available at the Visitor's Center
The Christus Statue: Provides an environment for discussion and reflection about the Savior. Has a recorded presentation that lasts about two minutes. Available in multiple languages.
Love Thy Neighbor: Focuses on the Savior’s commandment to love and serve one another. Includes a short video (five minutes) to introduce the exhibit and a walkway with TV monitors that show various service projects done by church members.
God’s Plan For His Family: The VC sisters will host your guests here and play a twenty minute video about a fictional family. Teaches the principles of how the gospel blesses families and the eternal nature of the family, focusng on the blessings of the temple.
Love, Healing, Help and Hope (The Book of Mormon Pods): A series of video clips from real people who discuss how gospel principles from the Book of Mormon help them through different challenges (i.e. learning about God, losing a family member, being single mom, overcoming addictions).
The Savior of the World: Interactive exhibit about Jesus Christ. Includes information about where He walked, who He is, and what He taught. Includes clips from Finding Faith in Christ and testimonies about the Savior.
The Family Center: Various interactive kiosks that focus on how the gospel blesses families. Includes Mormonad commercials, children answering simple gospel questions (who is God, how can we receive answers, etc), and testimonies about the gospel and our families.
History of the Los Angeles Temple: Kiosk and photo display with historical facts about the Los Angeles Temple. Gives historical background of the building of the temple along with pictures and explanations of the various rooms in the temple.
Questions of the Soul: A series of video clips of church members answering questions of the soul such as: Does God really know me? Does God have a purpose for my life? Is there life after death? What happens to my family after we die?
Special Witnesses of Christ: Testimonies and clips from recent conference addresses from the First Presidency and Twelve Apostles. Available in multiple languages.
Temple Tours: Guided tour around the temple explaining the purpose of the temple, the gospel of Jesus Christ, and various facts specific to the Los Angeles temple.
Movies: Various church movies to suit a variety of investigators’ needs: Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration, The Testaments, Legacy, Finding Faith in Christ, The Lamb of God, Together Forever, and much more.
Questions of the Soul: A series of video clips of church members answering questions of the soul such as: Does God really know me? Does God have a purpose for my life? Is there life after death? What happens to my family after we die?
Temple Tours: Guided tour around the temple explaining the purpose of the temple, the gospel of Jesus Christ, and various facts specific to the Los Angeles temple.
Movies: Various church movies to suit a variety of investigators’ needs: Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration, The Testaments, Legacy, Finding Faith in Christ, The Lamb of God, Together Forever, and much more.
