Missionaries

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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January 24, 2025 03:49 PM MST
These important skills will help teens and young adults prepare emotionally to serve.
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January 24, 2025 02:35 PM MST
Elder Michael T. Ringwood believes focusing on personal development can be a “first-class cause.”
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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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September 30, 2019 02:39 PM MDT
The following is an excerpt from Elder John H. Groberg’s book Fire of Faith, which details his experiences with his family as he served as a mission president in Tonga. During his service, Elder Groberg helped plan a jubilee celebration for the Saints in Tonga and promised the missionaries that, leading up to the jubilee, 500 people would be baptized into the Church in one month. The number seemed impossible. In 1966, the total number of members baptized into the Church for the entire year was 604. In 1967, the number rose to 833, but Elder Groberg understood the Lord was working miracles to move His work forward in Tonga. Below is one of those miracles that helped bring 507 people into the Church in one month in Tonga.
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Fun
September 21, 2019 01:47 PM MDT
Autumn is one of the best times of the year. Not only is it almost time for general conference but it’s also that time for thousands of Latter-day Saints to gather together as a mission once again to reminisce on great times had in the mission field.
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By  LDS Living
September 19, 2019 05:12 PM MDT
On September 19, Church spokesman Daniel Woodruff released the following statement:
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September 19, 2019 02:43 PM MDT
At 76 years old, JR Johansen said he has finally found his calling in life by painting portraits of missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who passed away while serving.
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September 19, 2019 12:37 PM MDT
A young elder who died Sept. 17 following a car accident days earlier in western Canada is being remembered as a “missionary of faith” who lifted many with his humor and devotion to sharing the gospel.
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September 16, 2019 03:57 PM MDT
Most Stanford quarterback hopefuls don't take a two-year break after high school. But Elder Tanner McKee is not like most college football recruits.
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