I hope we all will share ideas with each other. I'm always looking for ideas, too. I would rather visit the inactives than the actives. The actives are always "fine" and already have read (or will read) the lesson and given it (or will give it) in other homes. The best HT I've ever done and enjoyed the most was when I lived on a small deadend with several apartment buildings. There were 23 inactive sisters who didn't want to church contact. They were ALL assigned as my teachees (my request). My percentage was 100% First I became their friends. I lived in the neighborhood and wanted to know who my neighbors were. I would see them on the street and wave and say hi. I would go to their homes at least once a month and have a quick visit--never bringing up the church. Sometimes I could weave Christ into the conversation. We talked about problems and joys. After I had gained their trust I started bringing them the monthly RSVT handouts that I made to put on their frig to remind them of the thought for the month. I told them I had done it for my RSVT and thought they'd like a copy. I never told many of them that they were being "visited". After I had felt a "shift" in their attitude toward me and the church, I would ask them if they wanted a visiting teacher. If they said yes, I'd tell them I give their name to the RS Pres. Then the next time I went over I say, "Guess who's your visiting teacher? MOI". And we'd laugh and go from there. Also, I've often wondered if when VT assignments are given out, each woman willing to do VT had an interview with the Pres and asked.....which woman/women would you be willing to serve for a year? I've never been a RS Pres and don't know how it would work....but I've thought about it. Good luck Sharlene I did NOT have a companion sister. It was easier to become intimate with these sisters and learn their hearts when there was only one person. Otherwise they could feel like they were being ganged up on, since they were defensive about the church anyway. I saw several women begin to attend church; others began sending their children. I never preached...I listened and tried to find joy in the level they were on. I think sometimes we run into problems when we expect someone to come to our level instead of accepting where they're at.