The ministries of the sons of Mosiah are filled with great examples of missionary techniques. Ammon immediately recognized an opportunity in what appeared to be a tragedy to his associates. The missionary principle which he most needed was to establish relationships of trust. No Lamanite is going to believe the preaching of a Nephite unless they first trust and respect him. Ammon sees that the scattering of the flocks is an opportunity for him to gain that needed trust and respect.