The award recognizes the 100-year anniversary of the preaching of the gospel in South America.
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Learn about five strategies Sister Bingham used while representing the Church to leaders around the world.
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This marked a major spiritual milestone in the growth of the Church in the city of Kasumbalesa.
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Here are a few icebreakers to try with friends or neighbors.
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Every region in the world experienced at least a 20 percent increase in convert baptisms.
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A professor told Irene that serving a mission could limit her career, but Irene chose to trust in the Lord.
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This missionary age change is effective immediately.
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After losing two siblings, Gill couldn’t shake the feeling that, somewhere, their spirits lived on.
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Mission President Gregory D. Roney dedicated the visitors’ center as a “place of gathering to invite all to come to know [God’s] beloved Son better.”
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Although they had not yet learned about God, both believed in some kind of higher power.
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While receiving their endowment, Samuel and Ruben smiled at each other, relieved to find what they’d always been looking for.
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The additions will bring the worldwide total to 506 missions.
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The MTC will remain fully operational throughout the multiyear project.
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Four youth taught other campers about the gospel by serving, sharing testimony, and keeping their standards.
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Elder Lieber found her two days before the end of his service as a senior missionary.
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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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Kelly often wondered if he’d made a lasting impact during his mission—now, he had an answer.
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After a lunch meeting with his colleagues, Ryan had an unexpected spiritual experience.
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“This explanation helps me better understand my role in preparing for the Second Coming.”
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In 2024, 308,000 people joined the Church—the highest number of converts in a quarter century.
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While we often focus on scary “signs of the times” like wars and earthquakes, we can find comfort in the many hopeful signs of the Savior’s return.
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Here are five things missionaries do that can heighten the impact of your scripture study.
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Three of these leaders joined the Church after an invitation to play ping-pong.
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In a “divinely orchestrated exchange,” the couples found out their sons will be in their respective missions.
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Around 4,000 people attended the program full of music, dances, and messages.
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“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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After heart problems ended his proselyting mission, Elder Logan Castleton prayed for inspiration on what to do next.
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“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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Anick Gervais of Sudbury, Ontario, has introduced thousands of people to the restored Church.
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Jenny couldn’t get out of bed for the first three months of her pregnancy. She felt inadequate until she realized what God was really asking of her.
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Elder Newton’s dreams of serving a senior mission were dashed when his wife passed away. Then another opportunity arose.
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A pianist and opera coach at the Met, Debbie Robertson has left quite an impression on her colleagues.
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Do you remember these words? The prophet has used them to teach important, uplifting principles.
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From conflict resolution skills to a consistent sleep schedule, missions can bless your life in many ways.
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“I believe God connected us because Kai was at a time in his life when he was searching for more.”
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Now he's called “The Dancing Dad.”
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These important skills will help teens and young adults prepare emotionally to serve.
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This counsel ignited Sierra’s conversion to Christ, ultimately preparing her to be among the 1st female military chaplains endorsed by the Church.
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Elder Michael T. Ringwood believes focusing on personal development can be a “first-class cause.”
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“I never envisioned that my daughter and mother would get to join me in my mission.”
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“Every region of the world is seeing an acceleration in the growth of convert baptisms.”
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Portrayals of missionary safety in the media may leave people with questions. Here are some reassuring answers.
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Single men over 40 may now serve, and opportunities for single sisters are expanding.
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If you have a missionary out serving right now, this message from Elder Uchtdorf will uplift and inspire them.
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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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The following article previously ran on LDS Living in February 2015.
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The following article was originally shared on LDS Living in June 2016.
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When 21-year-old Samuel Smith was called as the first missionary in 1830, there was no anticipated mission call opening, no preparation, no designated language or anticipated length of service. His brother Joseph Smith set him apart to preach the gospel, and Samuel took a stack of copies of the Book of Mormon and went. So how did mission calls evolve over the years and how was the traditional “18 months to 2 years” established? While there is little official documentation, we can find a bit about the changing landscape of missions since the Church’s organization. Let’s take a look at how things have been adjusted over the years.
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Nine children with 34 gold and platinum records, hit television shows, over 102 million records sold worldwide, and an international following in the UK torival that of the Beatles' success in the United States. Not to mention anon-profit foundationthat has raised more than $5 billion for 170 children's hospitals across the nation.
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Ask Utah State basketball coach Craig Smith one question about his returned missionary junior guard Sam Merrill and he can go on for hours.
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You have probably heard the news that the Church changed its guidelines regarding missionaries and communication with their families. Instead of waiting for Christmas and Mother's Day, missionaries can talk to their families once a week via text, online messaging, phone calls, and video chat in addition to writing letters and emailing family members.
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