Missionaries

December 10, 2024 10:18 AM MST
“Every region of the world is seeing an acceleration in the growth of convert baptisms.”
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November 18, 2024 04:05 PM MST
These men were strangers before beginning their missions in Nauvoo.
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November 12, 2024 02:31 PM MST
A Latter-day Saint father recently pulled off something amazing for his family.
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November 06, 2024 04:07 PM MST
Portrayals of missionary safety in the media may leave people with questions. Here are some reassuring answers.
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November 01, 2024 05:01 PM MDT
Single men over 40 may now serve, and opportunities for single sisters are expanding.
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November 01, 2024 07:00 AM MDT
It might seem early, but now is the time to start gathering your missionary’s Christmas package to ensure their gifts are mailed in time.
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October 23, 2024 03:50 PM MDT
In 2004, a woman prayed that her newborn twins would find a loving home. On the other side of the world, an Arizona couple felt called to adopt.
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October 17, 2024 02:14 PM MDT
If you have a missionary out serving right now, this message from Elder Uchtdorf will uplift and inspire them.
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October 15, 2024 02:10 PM MDT
Ore Kaffo lived with her foster parents until a fateful day when she was almost 7 years old.
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October 02, 2024 03:18 PM MDT
Church leaders recently hosted the president of the International Olympic Committee for a special visit to Temple Square.
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Elder Jonathan Scheible and Elder Steven Evans served as mission companions in 1991. Now their sons serve as companions in the French-speaking Republic of Congo Brazzaville Mission.
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August 29, 2024 07:08 AM MDT
Here are a few insights from Apostles on the divine inspiration behind this special process.
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August 21, 2024 01:42 PM MDT
Lately, I’ve come to see wearing garments as a very deliberate choice I make—a choice that is becoming ever more meaningful to me.
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August 21, 2024 01:40 PM MDT
When asked why she wanted to serve a mission, her response was, “Because it’s the right thing to do.”
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August 16, 2024 06:26 PM MDT
Support a new missionary during their first weeks in the MTC by sharing these important reminders.
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August 08, 2024 03:38 PM MDT
In June 2024, the Montoya family reunited with the families who introduced them to the gospel 50 years ago.
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August 02, 2024 04:32 PM MDT
The family couldn’t believe it. With 414 missions worldwide, all three young men are learning Spanish to serve in the same country.
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July 26, 2024 03:13 PM MDT
Elder Andersen reassured new missionaries by sharing a scripture exercise you could easily try with your family.
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July 18, 2024 02:39 PM MDT
Singer Brandon Pak found newfound peace coming back to church after years away. Read his story and hopeful advice for supporting loved ones who leave.
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July 17, 2024 01:29 PM MDT
“Between the excitement and adrenaline—and also knowing this might be the only time a missionary would have this opportunity—made it pretty easy for me to share something I love so much!”
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July 16, 2024 02:33 PM MDT
Encourage a missionary during a difficult transfer or season with these comforting scriptures.
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July 09, 2024 09:29 AM MDT
It’s easy to compare our results to others. But the great missionaries Ammon and Aaron weren’t doing that, and we shouldn’t either.
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July 05, 2024 11:00 AM MDT
Think of this as a job board for senior missionaries, and a lot of the opportunities listed are of “critical” need.
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June 24, 2024 01:00 PM MDT
“I felt a missing part of me kind of fill in a little,” said Elder Micah Beckstead of reuniting with his biological sister.
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June 24, 2024 11:57 AM MDT
Time and again, President Nelson has experienced the power of the Book of Mormon when sharing this passage with guests around the globe.
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Since 2022, a limited number of local missionaries have received training in a temporary center, leading to the need for a permanent facility.
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June 06, 2024 10:52 AM MDT
This brief video, captured in Guatemala, will touch your heart.
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May 13, 2024 10:33 AM MDT
Rosângela Lula da Silva, Brazil’s first lady, shared a heartwarming photo with missionaries, thanking them for their help in the relief efforts in southern Brazil.
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May 08, 2024 03:00 PM MDT
I believe reading this book will help missionaries have a better mission experience, which will ultimately impact the rest of their lives.
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May 06, 2024 04:08 PM MDT
From missions to marriage, young adulthood involves big decisions. Elder and Sister Godoy recently shared their tips for navigating this crucial time.
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April 15, 2024 02:37 PM MDT
From a new Q&A, it’s clear that this iconic Latter-day Saint director’s passion for bringing true stories of faith to the big screen runs deep.
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April 09, 2024 02:57 PM MDT
Right before WWII, 79 missionaries rushed to escape Germany. They experienced miracles—and so did those who brought their stories to the big screen.
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April 08, 2024 04:21 PM MDT
For these twins, the idea of being apart for two years came with some anxiety. But they soon realized their missions would be closer than they thought.
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February 12, 2024 01:24 PM MST
Maybe you’re like me and found it bittersweet to send your child on a mission. Here are a few thoughts to bring peace during the pain of saying goodbye.
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February 08, 2024 09:42 AM MST
Massive forest fires grew over the weekend in central and coastal Chile, killing at least 112 people and destroying thousands of homes.
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January 31, 2024 10:59 AM MST
Brighten a missionary’s day this February with these fun ideas.
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January 25, 2024 07:57 AM MST
Whether I was building up wind energy or the restored gospel, I always relied on foundational principles. And they’ve never let me down.
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To help in training new full-time missionaries from Southeast Asia and other regions, the Church will open a new missionary training center in Bangkok, Thailand effective January 2024.
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December 07, 2023 07:00 AM MST
Ariana and Briana Mendez share a lot of things as twins, but they never anticipated finding and sharing a belief in the restored gospel.
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Church leaders have also adjusted a policy: Prospective missionaries can submit their missionary recommendations up to 150 days prior to their availability date instead of 120 days.
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October 25, 2023 02:00 PM MDT
Experiencing worldly fame helped Brandon Pak realize how much sweeter the joy of the gospel is.
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October 25, 2023 11:58 AM MDT
A power outage at the MTC becomes a miraculous moment.
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October 23, 2023 03:57 PM MDT
Several Latter-day Saint leaders were asked about their hopes and dreams for the next generation of missionaries.
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October 19, 2023 07:39 AM MDT
While missionaries’ challenges are many, our support from home can make a big difference! Here are a few practical ways parents and friends can help.
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October 11, 2023 06:00 AM MDT
I’ve become a firm believer in a gentle power that carried me through anxiety as a missionary in ways I’d never dreamed possible: family history.
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Fun
September 05, 2023 05:12 PM MDT
For Dan, finding his old Mustang is ‘truly a blessing.’
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Changes to the missionary handbook address commonly asked questions clarify existing standards for missionaries, prospective missionaries, mission leaders, and families.
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August 03, 2023 11:17 AM MDT
Elders Tanner, Brandon, and Cole Ashworth all landed within twenty minutes of each other, flying home from the Arizona Tucson Mission, the Michigan Detroit Mission, and the Oregon Portland Mission.
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June 30, 2023 12:53 PM MDT
The Church’s new Serve a Mission landing page can help answer questions for prospective young, service, and senior missionaries.
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June 29, 2023 01:50 PM MDT
The number of missionaries representing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has increased over the past year. Here are the inspiring numbers behind the shift.
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June 28, 2023 06:07 PM MDT
President Nelson recently announced a second edition of Preach My Gospel, saying, “It contains some of the best instruction I have ever seen to help people accept the Lord’s invitation to come unto Him.”
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