The specialist of pre-field leader services coordinates the process of selecting, evaluating, backgrounding, interviewing, calling, and assigning new mission leaders (mission presidents, MTC presidents, and their companions). This position also helps to coordinate the logistical preparations of the new mission leaders, including the planning and carrying out of the annual mission leadership seminar. This position exists to serve Church leaders in their efforts to find the best mission leaders possible and to ensure they are prepared to serve.