Dieter F. Uchtdorf: Embracing the Future of Missionary Work
byLessons learned from COVID-19 that we can all apply, by Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles The last few…
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Exceptions to Dress Standards Announced for Young Male Missionaries
byThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced exceptions to the dress standards for young men serving as missionaries. The exceptions, which…
I Contracted Coronavirus While Serving As A Missionary
byOn May 19th, Hannah Fitzgerald shared the following post in a Facebook group. I am one of the 4 missionaries for the Church of…
The First Missionaries I Met Wore No Name Tags
byThis experience was shared by Sister Star Rawiri from Auckland, New Zealand. The first missionaries that I met didn’t knock on my door and…
Missionaries Ask The Interesting Question, “Where is Ghandi?”
byThe Desert Hot Springs California Elders shared a video on the Church of Jesus Christ in Yucca Valley & Palm Springs Facebook pages that…
Philippines Missionary Training Center Concludes First Batch of Virtual Training
byOn 20 March, Ana Liza Torres walked into an empty classroom inside the Philippines Missionary Training Center (MTC) and conducted her first day of training. Her…
Eager Elder Announces Missionary Reassignment In One-of-a-Kind Draft Video
byIn the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many missionaries around the world have returned to their home countries to self-isolate, while others have completed…
England Manchester Mission Virtual Choir Reaches a Global Audience
byThe social distancing surrounding COVID-19 caused the England Manchester Mission to discover new ways to reach out and bring people closer to Christ during the Easter…
Missionaries Defy Coronavirus Crisis with Gospel Song
byA split screen, two young men. Their name tags easily identify them as missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A…
Missionaries in Quarantine Get Creative with Frozen Parody
byAs any parent would be, Rachelle Kimball was glad to hear that her son, serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of…
Two Temples Close Temporarily Due to Health Concerns Over Coronavirus
byThe Church has released the following statement regarding the Coronavirus and its impact on Latter-day Saint Missionaries and Members: The Church of Jesus Christ…
Breaking: Church Temporarily Transfers all Missionaries from Liberia
byChurch spokesman Daniel Woodruff released an update today about Latter-day Saint missionaries in Liberia: February 13, 2020 Update Economic conditions in Liberia have continued…
Coronavirus Impacting Missionary Service In Hong Kong | 113 Missionaries Removed
byThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the following statement: In light of the coronavirus and the increasing difficulty of conducting missionary…
Knife-Wielding Intruder Inside Brazil Missionary Training Center Shot and Killed By Police
byDue to recent media inquiries, the following statement was issued by Nei Garcia, Brazil Area director of Public Affairs: Early Wednesday morning, an individual armed…
Eight New Missions to Open in July 2020
byThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the creation of eight new missions. With these additions, beginning July 1, 2020, there…
Missionary Passes Away in Democratic Republic of Congo
byOn October 22, 2019, Church spokesman Daniel Woodruff made the following statement about the passing of a young missionary in the Democratic Republic of…
Shaquille O’Neal Praises Latter-day Saint Teammate: “He Was the Purest Guy I’ve Ever Met”
byThe following is an excerpt from an article on LDS Living. On Fox Sports’ Fair Game with Kristine Leahy, Shaquille O’Neal praised retired Latter-day Saint…
Two Missionaries in Critical Condition After Car Accident in Canada
byOn Sunday, September 15, Church spokesman Daniel Woodruff released the following statement from the Church: “On Friday, two young missionaries serving in the Canada…
Acting Mission President Passes Away in the Philippines
byChurch spokesman Daniel Woodruff shared with journalists Wednesday this statement about the death of one of the faith’s 399 mission presidents: It is with…
First Presidency Announces Change to Missionary Living Costs
byThe First Presidency sent out the following letter Thursday, June 27, 2019 announcing an increase to the missionary living costs for those serving in…