by Larry Richman | Jul 19, 2016
The YouTube series “Retornados,” or “returnees” in English, is a Spanish web series that features four friends experiencing life after their LDS missions. Below is the pilot video: The sketches cover the different challenges and triumphs that returned...
by Larry Richman | May 24, 2016
An article on youth.lds.org lists these 9 ways that you can use technology to share your beliefs: Find ideas, examples, and cool content to share on the #ShareGoodness website. Share one of your favorite videos, a general conference talk, a song, or a scripture with a...
by Larry Richman | Mar 13, 2016
This Easter, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites you to follow Jesus Christ and find new life. The Church has produced new videos and images for your family to enjoy and to share with others. You can find them at FollowHim.mormon.org. When you...
by Larry Richman | Feb 23, 2016
A new database titled “Early Mormon Missionaries” features information about all known full-time proselytizing Mormon missionaries who served between 1830 and 1930. In addition to basic information such as names, dates of service, and mission locations, it includes...
by Larry Richman | Feb 18, 2016
Latter-day Saints of all ages have been sharing goodness on social media by posting uplifting, inspirational images and messages. During his keynote address at Brigham Young University’s Campus Education Week in August of 2014, Elder David A. Bednar invited Church...
by Larry Richman | Dec 15, 2015
All returned LDS missionaries are asked to join in a worldwide mission reunion by sharing a Christmas memory from their mission on social media, along with a picture, and using the hashtag #MyMissionChristmas. My Mission Christmas is a mission reunion of sorts, where...
by Larry Richman | Dec 9, 2015
If you know someone who is soon leaving (or already) on an LDS mission, here’s an idea for a Christmas gift. MissionaryMailbag.com is a system that lets missionaries and their families save, share, and cherish mission experiences in an easy, automated...
by Larry Richman | Oct 14, 2015
A little over two years ago, I shared a video that showed 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. Now, those fine young...
by Larry Richman | Sep 23, 2015
MissionaryLeaders.org is a website that helps ward mission leaders succeed in their calling. It can also help ward missionaries and other leaders and members of the Church to share the gospel successfully. It has the following sections: New Ward Mission Leaders...
by Larry Richman | Aug 1, 2015
For young men and women preparing to serve LDS missions, opening their calls is an exciting experience. I have posted many videos that document the memorable moment when they learn where they will spend the next 18 months or 2 years. Similarly, many videos have...
by Larry Richman | Jul 21, 2015
The spread of technology around the world is creating a greater need for technology lovers to serve LDS full-time missions. You can enjoy this unique opportunity to serve as an Area Technology Specialist (ATS) missionary. ATS missionaries work with Information and...
by Larry Richman | Jul 16, 2015
My Plan is a new resource to help LDS missionaries create a post-mission plan and set goals for how they will continue to live the gospel after their missions. They will begin this plan before and during their missions. Then, they will be invited to share their goals...
by Larry Richman | Jul 13, 2015
Mormon male missionaries, or “elders,” are recognized in many parts of the world by their suits and black name tags. However, in some parts of world with hot climates, suit coats are impractical. To reduce the financial burden on missionaries and their families,...
by Larry Richman | Jun 29, 2015
In this video, an LDS young man surprised his whole family by reading his mission call. His family (except his sisters) had no idea that he had decided to serve a mission. In fact, they were convinced he wasn’t going. He arranged to have the bishop come to their...
by Larry Richman | Jun 12, 2015
The article “But What If … ? Questions about Serving a Mission” gives advice to youth and adults who are contemplating serving a full-time mission. As your time to serve a mission approaches, you may ask yourself, “Can I really do this?” Yes, you can! It...
