Church Releases Planning Tool for Prospective Missionaries
Prospective missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now have a tool to help them plan the best time frame for their missionary service. The online mission planning tool has a Mission Release Date Planning Tool and a Submission Planning Tool to...
Video: The Restoration, Now You Know
The new Church video “The Restoration | Now You Know” explains the modern-day restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ. When Jesus Christ lived on the earth, He organized His Church, “built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ...
New “Lifey” App Aims To Crowdsource 100,000 Mission Prep Videos
Have you or someone close to you served a mission or plan to serve one? The answer to this rhetorical question is most likely yes! And like most people you probably had lots of questions about your mission that were not answered in your missionary call packet. We have...
#LightTheWorld Giving Machines
Instead of a vending machine where you insert money and get something for yourself, these #LightTheWorld giving machines let you insert money to donate something to someone in need. Learn about the #LightTheWorld initiative. Each machine has items you can purchase and...
Video: Is There a God?
In the video “Is There a God?” a group of scientists respond to the age-old question about the existence of God. Through their careers, they have learned that their faith and science are closely related. Who could you share this video with?...
Service Missions for Young Missionaries
For many years, young Latter-day Saints with a desire to serve a mission but who are unable to do so for health reasons have served the Lord valiantly in various community and Church organizations. The Church has now announced increased opportunities for young...
Video: A Day in the Life of Latter-day Saint Missionaries
Enjoy this video, “Mormon missionaries in Australia: A Day in the Life.” It was produced by the FeedSBS, an Australian public broadcast service. “No privacy, no internet, no entertainment, no booze, no sex – go inside the lives of some of the...
Missionary Calls to be Delivered Digitally
Latter-day Saints who are expecting a mission call will no longer have to wait for the familiar white envelope to arrive in the mail. Instead, they will be notified by email or by text message when their mission calls are available. Prospective missionaries can then...
Senior Missionary Service Opportunities for Latter-day Saints
There are many different service opportunities for seniors who want to volunteer a few hours a week, or serve a part-time or a full-time mission ether serving from home or from across the world! Go to SeniorMissionary.lds.org to explore over 30 meaningful mission...
Members’ Help Needed to Create Gospel Messages Online
“More needs to be done to increase awareness of, access to and confidence in trusted resources by Latter-day Saints and seekers of truth,” said Elder Kevin W. Pearson of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when he spoke today at...
Updated Version of Preach My Gospel
From “Updated Version of Preach My Gospel Now Available” An updated digital version of Preach My Gospel reflects recent direction from Church leaders and changes to the missionary program in the 14 years since its release. Preach My Gospel has changed...
President Nelson Challenges LDS Youth in Worldwide Devotional
In Sunday night’s worldwide devotional with youth, President Nelson challenged the youth of the Church to take a week-long break from social media, sacrifice their time, repent, pray, and stand out from the world. “Would you like to be a big part of the greatest...
Video: How to Refer Friends to the LDS Missionaries
A new feature on Member Tools and ChurchofJesusChrist.org lets you refer a friend directly to missionaries and collaborate with them as they contact and teach your friend. Watch the video below to learn how members and missionaries can work together more effectively...
13 Tips for Helping LDS Missionaries Who Return Early
In an article in LDS Living, therapist Kristine Doty-Yells gives tips for helping missionaries who return early. Below is a quick summary. The reasons missionaries return early are varied, and the returns are often a complex issue that have more questions than...Follow on social media