Church History
From Discover to Reflect
Every Saints Global badge follows the same arc — learn it, plan it, do it, then reflect on what changed.
- Step 1 · DISCOVER
Discover
Learn what this badge is really about.
Read Joseph Smith—History 1:5–17 and identify one problem Joseph could not solve without revelation.
Identify five major events in early Church history and explain why each mattered at the time.
Study one early Church leader and identify one trial that tested their faith and leadership.
- Step 2 · PLAN
Plan
Get ready — gather what you need.
Choose one Church history location connected to persecution, sacrifice, or revelation.
Select two primary historical sources connected to that location or event.
Prepare three questions about faith, leadership, or opposition you want answered.
- Step 3 · ACT
Act
Do the work, in the real world.
Visit the site or complete a virtual tour and record five observations that made the history feel real.
Read both primary sources and identify one detail that corrected a misunderstanding.
Teach one Church history event to another person, focusing on faith under pressure.
Explain how one historical decision affected the Church long-term.
- Step 4 · REFLECT
Reflect
Look back and see what changed.
Explain how Church history shows that God allows opposition rather than preventing it.
Bear testimony of the Restoration and modern prophets.
Take it with you
Download the official sheets — bring them to council meetings, advisor check-ins, and badge submissions.
Keep building
For the Saint who learns to walk with Christ before all else.
Log requirements in the portal
Members track progress, submit completion, and request advisor sign-off through the Saints Global member portal.