“These divine patterns not only help us fulfill our purpose as missionaries; they prepare us for a lifetime of faithful discipleship.”
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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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MR says: Did you know some of your photography could end up on LDS.org? And did you know the Church has 100 Church-service missionary photographers?
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MR says: From holding country dances at the stake center to bringing new investigators to church, the Saints who helped with this year's Special Olympics went above and beyond to reach out and share their beliefs.
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Hastening salvation is what we've been called to do, but how does one "Hasten Salvation" exactly? We hasten salvation by sharing the Gospel, we are called to share the Gospel with everyone. Not just with the nonmember, but also the less active, the recent convert, the struggling member, and also the member who is enduring to the end. Facebook allows us to do these things, and if used effectively, it makes a huge impact with minimal effort. So how do you use Facebook effectively? Here are 8 ways!
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After what seemed to be the longest day ever, I found myself on my knees, head in hands, collapsed on the bedroom floor. I was so overwhelmed with work, school, family and church responsibilities that I felt almost numb. It had been six months since I had returned from a mission and the weight of adjusting home still felt heavy.
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As a missionary trainer, I often talked in group settings with other trainers about their experiences and how their missionaries were doing. Often, one to two trainers would say something like, “It’s super easy training this one elder. He came pre-trained. He already knows how to be a missionary.” For that elder, home was the Missionary Training Center long before the MTC.
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Advertising for the upcoming DVD release of Freetown, the movie's Facebook page reads, "Included on the FREETOWN DVD and Blu-Ray are some insightful behind-the-scenes looks at what it takes to make a film in West Africa. As a thank you to our Facebook fans, here's the first look. Be sure to pick up your copy in stores Tuesday, Aug 4th."
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