The previous age for beginning missionary service was 19 years of age for young men and 21 for young women.
In a move to expand the opportunities for young members of the Church to serve full-time missions, Church president Thomas S. Monson announced today that, effective immediately, men may now begin serving at age 18 and women at age 19.
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