Video: 80 Olympus High School Graduates Open Mormon Mission Calls
The video below shows over 80 students from the Olympus High School (Salt Lake City) graduating class of 2012 opening their calls to serve as missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. When President Thomas S. Monson announced that youth could...
Missionary Preparation Infographics
Below is an infographic created by the Church with ideas for young men about missionary preparation. Young men may also want to read the article “Missionary Preparation: When Should I Serve?.” Below is an infographic created by the Church with ideas for...
Dedicated Life of a Mormon Missionary
Mormon missionaries are pretty amazing. See this infographic from the Mormon Newsroom and learn more of the “Dedicated Life of an Mormon Missionary.” For example, did you know that missionaries collectively dedicate over 12 million hours of service to...
Gospel Topic: Missionary Preparation
In October, the Church lowered the age for missionary service. Shortly thereafter, the Church announced that the number of new missionary applications had increased significantly–from an average of 700 per week to 4,000 per week. Notably, more than half of the...
The Rising Generation
I’ve recently been reflecting on the significance of three events that happened regarding the youth over the past few months. On September 12, 2012, the First Presidency issued a letter to priesthood leaders announcing a new method for teaching youth in Aaronic...
Sister Missionaries to Serve Full-time LDS Missions in Record Numbers
Just 2 months ago, President Thomas S. Monson announced that LDS women are now eligible to serve full-time missions beginning at age 19. Already, it appears that faithful younger women are responding to the prophet’s invitation in record-breaking numbers. Here...
FAQ About Lowered Ages for Missionaries
In the October 2012 LDS General Conference, President Thomas S. Monson announced a change in Church policy that allows all worthy and able young men the opportunity to be recommended for missionary service at the age of 18 instead of 19. Able, worthy young women who...Member Video: Mission Man (Gotta Teach ‘Em All!)
I recently shared several videos created by young men in several stakes (see part 1 and part 2). So many people responded that they enjoyed these videos, that I’ve collected a few more. After you watch today’s video, click the YouTube logo in the bottom...3rd Episode of “The District” TV Show About Mormon Missionaries
Below is a trailer about the third episode of the “The District” shown on BYUtv. (Learn more about “The District,” a reality TV show about eight real-life Mormon missionaries.) The third episode airs on Sunday, October 21, at 6:30 p.m. MST. BYUtv is available in the...
Resources for Missionary Preparation
Editor’s Note: See an updated version of this article at https://lds365.com/2023/11/07/resources-for-lds-missionary-preparation-2 At LDS General Conference, President Monson announced a lowered age for missionary service. Young men can now go on missions at age...2nd Episode of “The District” TV Show About Mormon Missionaries
Below is a trailer about the second episode of the “The District” that premiered on BYUtv last Sunday. (Learn more about “The District,” a reality TV show about eight real-life Mormon missionaries.) The second episode airs on Sunday, October 14, at 6:30...Announcements During LDS General Conference Oct 2012
Here are references to additional information about the major announcements made during the October 2012 LDS General Conference: New Temples President Thomas S. Monson opened the conference with an announcement of new temples in Tucson, Arizona, and Arequipa, Peru....
Special Magazine on Missionary Preparation
I’m sure you were as thrilled as I was about the announcement in LDS General Conference about the lowered age for missionaries (men can now serve at age 18 and women at age 19). Did you know that there is a special issue of the New Era magazine that is focused...
Reality TV Show About Mormon Missionaries
BYUtv has a new reality show that chronicles the gospel-filled adventures of eight real-life Mormon missionaries. “The District” will premiere on BYUtv this Sunday, October 7, at 6:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. It is the first reality series on...Follow on social media