“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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The Steele Family: Mark and Colette and their children Anton (24), Sterling (21), Peter (20), Jadriene (19), Kristina (18), Sabrina (17), Brigham (13), Macormick (10), and Mischa (8). Their fifth daughter, Elena (20) was on her mission at the time of this photo. For the Steele family of 12, missionary work is their motto. With four kids currently serving missions and returned missionaries themselves, Colette and Mike Steele not only understand but live the principle of sacrificing and devoting their all to the Lord. “We are a big missionary family. And we love to do member missionary work, not just full time missions,” Colette said.
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When Gustavo (Gus) Garcia posted a video from his mission on his way home from a US Army assignment, he had no idea it would go viral. Yet the talented dancer, now married for five years with three kids, found himself plastered across the internet for a simple act of missionary work he did years ago.
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Do you remember the Work of Salvation broadcast where Elder L. Tom Perry made the historic announcement that missionaries would be using Facebook, iPads, and other means to share the gospel? He also mentioned that missionaries would start doing chapel tours to help people learn about the Church. It’s a great way for ward mission leaders and full-time missionaries to give a personal tour or host a member missionary focused activity. But how do missionaries and members do this? Hopefully this article will help. To watch the video of Elder Perry, click here.
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Fifty years ago, Elder L. Tom Perry, now of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was living in Scarsdale, New York. Elder Perry, now 92, was serving as a leader in the stake over missionary work and part of that assignment included working on the committee for the 1964 New York World’s Fair in New York City, which is marking its 50th anniversary.
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As a recent RM and a young Relief Society president at BYU in October 2012, I watched the missionary age change announcement transform the entire dynamic of my ward. Many of the 19-year-old sisters’ lives were turned upside down. Suddenly, many were eligible to serve a mission right then.
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