Missionaries

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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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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May 30, 2017 02:43 PM MDT
LDS Senator Orrin Hatch has introduced a bill that would eliminate the long lull missionaries who are called to serve in the U.S. experience as they wait in their home countries.
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May 25, 2017 09:15 PM MDT
“We didn’t have much, but we had the gospel, and we invited everybody to participate,” Sister Wakolo said.
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May 25, 2017 03:54 PM MDT
"Their needs are so great," said Sister Herway. "They literally have nothing. They have left it all behind in reaching for a better life. Their gratitude for the smallest kindnesses shown them is wonderful. I wish everyone could have this experience. Their worlds will never be the same."
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Fun
By  LDS Living
May 24, 2017 12:00 PM MDT
Ewan, Cameron, and Jared—non-identical triplets from Scotland—recently opened their mission calls on the same day. They will depart for their missions in July, with each leaving on a separate date. Watch the video below to find out where they will be serving:
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May 22, 2017 07:43 PM MDT
With the First Presidency's recent announcement of the merging of two missions in Russia beginning in July, a statement was released on Monday by the Church detailing how the missionaries, known as volunteers, assigned to these areas will be affected.
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May 20, 2017 11:40 PM MDT
On Saturday, the Church announced the merger of two missions, the Russia Vladivostok Mission and the Russia Novosibirsk Mission, that will take effect July 1. According to a statement from the Church, the Europe East Area Presidency will supervise the merger, which will result in result in fewer volunteers to staff the combined mission.
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