Missionaries

March 17, 2026 10:47 AM MDT
Three of the five quintuplets have already begun their missions, with the other two set to begin in the summer.
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February 20, 2026 03:45 PM MST
On Instagram, thousands have drawn inspiration from this ward’s missionary activity.
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January 29, 2026 02:08 PM MST
“Knowing that the Lord knew me before this life and ordained me to serve in certain callings amazes me.”
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January 15, 2026 09:45 AM MST
Both women hope to use their individual backgrounds to serve.
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January 12, 2026 11:22 AM MST
Adjustments are intended to enhance the guest experience and increase missionary opportunities.
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January 05, 2026 09:57 AM MST
Every region in the world experienced at least a 20 percent increase in convert baptisms.
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December 01, 2025 09:34 AM MST
“Many hands make light work,” said Provo MTC President Stephen W. Owen. “And boy, there are a lot of hands.”
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November 28, 2025 06:00 AM MST
“For some siblings, a departing elder or sister missionary feels akin to grieving a death.”
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November 25, 2025 12:33 PM MST
She shared touching advice for young women who may be feeling nervous after the age-change announcement.
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This missionary age change is effective immediately.
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November 13, 2025 10:11 AM MST
Although they had not yet learned about God, both believed in some kind of higher power.
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The additions will bring the worldwide total to 506 missions.
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October 23, 2025 01:34 PM MDT
We’ve gathered some inspiration for posters you can make to bring to the airport or hang up at home.
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October 01, 2025 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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September 26, 2025 01:40 PM MDT
“To serve in the temple is a sweet experience,” Therese Steadman said. “To serve with family is like icing on the cake.”
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September 17, 2025 01:41 PM MDT
The MTC will remain fully operational throughout the multiyear project.
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September 05, 2025 04:34 PM MDT
“When you are doing important things, things get in your way,” the Apostle said, just moments before the sound system unexpectedly shut off.
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September 02, 2025 02:24 PM MDT
Sean Sheffey felt a God-shaped hole in his life. Then missionaries approached him in a skatepark.
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August 26, 2025 01:50 PM MDT
Elder Lieber found her two days before the end of his service as a senior missionary.
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August 20, 2025 02:01 PM MDT
The sisters, who spent most of their lives on opposite sides of the United States, now serve as companions in Croatia.
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August 18, 2025 02:50 PM MDT
The restored gospel answered Jozsef’s deepest questions. But embracing it would change nearly everything about his life.
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August 13, 2025 04:10 PM MDT
Kelly often wondered if he’d made a lasting impact during his mission—now, he had an answer.
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July 31, 2025 03:32 PM MDT
“This may be the most memorable thing we did when my sister returned home from serving her mission.”
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July 21, 2025 02:36 PM MDT
Kuchad began carving storyboards while incarcerated as a young man. During those dark years, two young Latter-day Saint missionaries had come to visit the prison regularly.
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July 11, 2025 02:00 PM MDT
“I remember standing in my living room and telling God, ‘I need help. I just can’t do this anymore.’”
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July 08, 2025 03:50 PM MDT
Here are five things missionaries do that can heighten the impact of your scripture study.
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July 02, 2025 02:30 PM MDT
The words come from the war chapters in the Book of Mormon.
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June 30, 2025 03:03 PM MDT
For a hymn centered on joy, the lyrics originate from a surprising place.
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June 25, 2025 02:28 PM MDT
In a “divinely orchestrated exchange,” the couples found out their sons will be in their respective missions.
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June 11, 2025 02:15 PM MDT
After a life-changing conversion, Sery Kone played a special role at the dedication.
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June 10, 2025 01:46 PM MDT
We polled sister missionaries for their recommendations. See the list!
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June 05, 2025 12:15 PM MDT
“I want to make people smile. I want to show them why I love the gospel so much.”
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June 04, 2025 01:50 PM MDT
BYU–Hawaii president shares three great ideas to help kids be prepared to thrive spiritually.
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June 03, 2025 02:12 PM MDT
“I meet people, help tourists, and do many other things to help,” said Elder Ramos Silva. “It has been an excellent experience for me.”
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May 29, 2025 01:59 PM MDT
After heart problems ended his proselyting mission, Elder Logan Castleton prayed for inspiration on what to do next.
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May 22, 2025 02:07 PM MDT
The belt is constantly moving between missionaries in the Ashby family.
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May 22, 2025 02:03 PM MDT
“I jumped at the chance,” singer Alex Sharpe said.
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May 06, 2025 01:45 PM MDT
“I want to be able to take that feeling in my heart and share it with others,” Chan Yiu Wu says.
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May 02, 2025 01:48 PM MDT
“As far as I can tell, there’s only one world-proof shield that you can send them with.”
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April 23, 2025 01:55 PM MDT
Anick Gervais of Sudbury, Ontario, has introduced thousands of people to the restored Church.
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April 23, 2025 08:00 AM MDT
From mini statues of Christ to inspiring socks, find the perfect gift for your missionary.
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April 22, 2025 10:41 AM MDT
Over 40 years after escaping a genocidal regime, the Eavs never could have imagined their oldest grandchildren would serve in Cambodia.
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March 20, 2025 02:04 PM MDT
Before college, Taysom Hill experienced strong opposition to his decision to put his football career on hold and serve a mission.
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February 24, 2025 01:52 PM MST
From conflict resolution skills to a consistent sleep schedule, missions can bless your life in many ways.
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February 05, 2025 01:44 PM MST
The brothers submitted their papers at different times across four months, but then ended up at the MTC together.
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Fun
April 27, 2015 02:38 PM MDT
As a missionary, a good letter will boost your spirits, and encourage you to keep going when it is hard. As I was writing the article "5 things to not write you missionaries about" I started to think, what type of letters did I love to get? So, I also would love to share the positive side of the missionary writing experience. Below are 5 types of letters missionaries love getting!
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April 23, 2015 09:00 AM MDT
Over the years, I've noticed that a common reason for not being baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is "my parents would freak out," or "my parents would disown me." There are hundreds of variations on those sentiments, but I think it's safe to say that many people don't officially join the Church because deep down they don't want to disappoint their parents.
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April 18, 2015 06:30 PM MDT
The LDS Church has 15 million members around the world. By comparison, there are 1.2 billion Catholics, according to the Vatican. The Pew Research Center says there are 1.6 billion Muslims.
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April 16, 2015 11:59 AM MDT
When I arrived at my little flat in Lilongwe, Malawi as a new missionary with new shoes and a fresh-out-of-the-MTC-let’s-get-to-work attitude, I curiously peered down at the rugged, hole-strewn shoes of the more experienced sisters and thought my shoes would never get to that point. I thought perhaps I was impervious to wear or I came a bit more prepared with the sturdiest shoes available.
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April 14, 2015 01:48 PM MDT
So as a returned missionary, I often think of things I wish I had learned, or was taught before I went on my mission, or even earlier on my mission. These things would have changed how I taught, and my approach to my missionary work.
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April 13, 2015 04:25 PM MDT
Many families in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — especially in Utah — are experts in missionary preparation. Parents know how to prepare children for missions, send care packages in plenty of time and prepare the perfect coming-home luncheon.
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