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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April 27, 2017 09:00 AM MDT
As a child, I counted down the days until I would turn 12 and graduate from Primary. The worst part of Primary for me was the singing. I hated to sing. The only exception to this rule was when we sang: “I Hope They Call Me on a Mission.” I always knew I would be a missionary—only a few simple things stood in my way. I never imagined one of those barriers would be my parents.
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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.
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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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