Missionaries

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.
1 Min Read
June 11, 2025 02:15 PM MDT
After a life-changing conversion, Sery Kone played a special role at the dedication.
1 Min Read
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.”
1 Min Read
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.
1 Min Read
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.”
3 Min Read
April 23, 2025 01:55 PM MDT
Anick Gervais of Sudbury, Ontario, has introduced thousands of people to the restored Church.
2 Min Read
April 23, 2025 08:00 AM MDT
From mini statues of Christ to inspiring socks, find the perfect gift for your missionary.
1 Min Read
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.
1 Min Read
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.
2 Min Read
February 24, 2025 01:52 PM MST
From conflict resolution skills to a consistent sleep schedule, missions can bless your life in many ways.
7 Min Read
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.
1 Min Read
January 24, 2025 03:49 PM MST
These important skills will help teens and young adults prepare emotionally to serve.
1 Min Read
January 24, 2025 02:35 PM MST
Elder Michael T. Ringwood believes focusing on personal development can be a “first-class cause.”
2 Min Read
December 10, 2024 10:18 AM MST
“Every region of the world is seeing an acceleration in the growth of convert baptisms.”
1 Min Read
November 18, 2024 04:05 PM MST
These men were strangers before beginning their missions in Nauvoo.
1 Min Read
November 12, 2024 02:31 PM MST
A Latter-day Saint father recently pulled off something amazing for his family.
1 Min Read
November 06, 2024 04:07 PM MST
Portrayals of missionary safety in the media may leave people with questions. Here are some reassuring answers.
2 Min Read
November 01, 2024 05:01 PM MDT
Single men over 40 may now serve, and opportunities for single sisters are expanding.
1 Min Read
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.
1 Min Read
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.
2 Min Read
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.
1 Min Read
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.
5 Min Read
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.”
1 Min Read
August 16, 2024 06:26 PM MDT
Support a new missionary during their first weeks in the MTC by sharing these important reminders.
3 Min Read
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.
9 Min Read
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.
1 Min Read
April 22, 2017 02:59 PM MDT
Two young adult women share their experiences in deciding whether or not to serve a full-time mission.
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April 21, 2017 03:15 PM MDT
From the Philippines to Sweden and Argentina to the Republic of Congo, eight new mission presidents have been called to serve in missions around the world.
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April 20, 2017 12:14 PM MDT
Elder Dusty Hone threw the first pitch at the Round Rock Express vs. the Omaha Storm Chasers minor league baseball game, but the missionary and All-American wrestler had never intended to serve a mission. Then something happened in Dusty Hone's life that changed his mind and made him want to serve a mission, despite the wishes of his family.
1 Min Read
April 17, 2017 02:30 PM MDT
From Tahiti to Mozambique and Michigan to Ecuador, the First Presidency has called eight new mission presidents to serve around the world.
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Whether you’re a history buff or simply curious, you have probably collected a decent store of knowledge about important events in Church history. But no matter how well you thought you knew these stories, there are a surprising number of fascinating facts that you might have overlooked. Here is an interesting story from a time when evil spirits tried to scare missionaries in Great Britain in the early days of the Church.
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April 14, 2017 07:03 PM MDT
I used to kind of scoff at people who went all out for their missionary's arrival at the airport.
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