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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Support a new missionary during their first weeks in the MTC by sharing these important reminders.
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Astonishment can open hearts to the testifying power of the Holy Ghost. Here are a few ways we can help others feel a sense of awe about the gospel.
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In June 2024, the Montoya family reunited with the families who introduced them to the gospel 50 years ago.
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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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Elder Andersen reassured new missionaries by sharing a scripture exercise you could easily try with your family.
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“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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Encourage a missionary during a difficult transfer or season with these comforting scriptures.
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After his own baptism in 2005, Bishop Miliate set a goal to help 3 people join the Church each year. So far this year, he’s helped 13.
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Think of this as a job board for senior missionaries, and a lot of the opportunities listed are of “critical” need.
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Time and again, President Nelson has experienced the power of the Book of Mormon when sharing this passage with guests around the globe.
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Since 2022, a limited number of local missionaries have received training in a temporary center, leading to the need for a permanent facility.
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This brief video, captured in Guatemala, will touch your heart.
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The kingdom of heaven is more inviting, more colorful, more remarkable, and more effective because “fishes of every kind” belong to it.
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A family once trapped by darkness was lovingly shown a way to invite light.
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I believe reading this book will help missionaries have a better mission experience, which will ultimately impact the rest of their lives.
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On June 23, President Thomas S. Monson addressed all of the Church's new mission presidents at the MTC in Provo. Via a recorded message, he shared what it was like when he and Sister Monson were called to preside over the Church's Canadian Mission when they were both just 31 years old with two young children, soon to be three.
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Speaking during the 2016 Seminar for New Mission Presidents, Elder David A. Bednar emphasized: “Please do not fear technology. Please do not take counsel from your fears. Embrace these inspired tools. Learn to use them to proclaim the gospel." Though he was speaking to mission presidents, this counsel powerfully applies to all of us.
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Shon Whitney, Blake Heringer, and Jeff Johnson are Star Wars fans. Yeah, them and everyone else, right?
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John walked off the plane to see his family waiting for him with balloons and a homemade banner. Tears flowed freely as he hugged his parents, his little brothers and sisters, and his childhood friends who had come to welcome him home. After the parties, cakes, speeches, and celebration were over, he felt a little lost, not knowing what to do. On his mission, every day was planned to the hilt and evaluated against his key indicators. Now his family was telling him to take it easy, relax, and just hang out. He’d worked so hard for two years and discovered that he actually liked to work, to study, and to stay busy helping others. He wondered what he was supposed to do with all his newfound free time and often wished he was back on the mission.
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Oftentimes the biggest challenge you'll face on your mission isn't the missionary work or the early mornings or the tough schedules. It's something much more common and difficult to overcome.
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It's funny how the simple and often seemingly inconsequential things really can make all of the difference in changing someone's life for the better.
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