by Larry Richman | Sep 13, 2014
This month’s Ensign has a great article “I Found Purpose After My Missionary Service.” Although the experience of being a returned missionary can vary from person to person, many find it a challenge to reorient themselves after removing their...
by Larry Richman | Aug 29, 2014
On August 19th, Elder David A. Bednar gave an amazing speech at Education Week challenging us to use social media to share gospel messages and sweep the earth as with a flood. The next morning, an early-morning seminary class in the Peoria Arizona North Stake accepted...
by Larry Richman | Aug 13, 2014
The “Get Baptized Maybe” video is a parody of the song Call Me Maybe set to a missionary theme. It was made by Jace Cox and members of the Ephriam 5th Ward. The lyrics are posted below the video on YouTube. Watch a video of outtakes and credits. Here is...
by Larry Richman | Aug 6, 2014
Below is a video titled “Callie’s Song.” Although proud of her big brother for serving as an LDS missionary, Callie had an especially difficult time parting with Jaden. The two of them have shared a special bond that began the day Callie was born,...
by Larry Richman | Aug 2, 2014
Below is a video made by the family of Elder Jesse Watson, an LDS missionary who served in the Washington DC North Mission. It highlights his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the MTC, to his mission, and returning home to Maui....
by Larry Richman | Jul 22, 2014
Below is a video of LDS missionaries from the Redmond 3rd Ward using a creative way to share the Plan of Salvation on the art wall at the Redmond Skate Park. If you find videos of missionaries finding new ways to teach the gospel or provide service,...
by Larry Richman | Jul 14, 2014
In the video “LDS Mission Calls to Twins,” twin brothers Preston and Dalton open their LDS mission calls together. Here is a list of other member-created videos I have shared. If you find other videos you think I should share, please post a comment below....
by Larry Richman | Jul 2, 2014
Today, the Church released the following information about the growing number of LDS missionaries and expanded use of digital devices and online missionary work. A record number of nearly 86,000 missionaries are currently serving in 406 missions around the world. That...
by Larry Richman | Jun 30, 2014
At last week’s seminar for LDS mission presidents, Elder Russell M. Nelson announced a few adjustments for more effective team work between missionaries and leaders. “Missionary work should begin and end with our minds focused on the blessings of the holy...
by Larry Richman | Jun 17, 2014
National Public Radio (NPR) recently aired a story about how Mormon missionaries learn foreign languages at the Church’s Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah. On the page “Lessons From The Language Boot Camp For Mormon Missionaries,” you can listen to...
by Larry Richman | Jun 16, 2014
From LDS Living: A couple of missionaries unknowingly adapted the definition of doing online missionary work this week thanks to a photo originally posted on reddit and now also on imgur that went viral. The picture, captioned “The Mormons insisted on speaking...
by Larry Richman | Jun 11, 2014
The Facebook Group Called To Share is sponsoring 4 events over the next 4 weeks to help you boldly and simply share your testimony of the Book of Mormon through a series of short picture posts. Each week, they encourage you to post a sentence and a photo with a...
by Larry Richman | Jun 10, 2014
TheReturnedMissionary.com has just published a list of “101+ Easy Ways To Do Online Missionary Work.” It contains some great ideas on what to do if you have 5 minutes or less, 10 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, or more.
by Larry Richman | Jun 2, 2014
Here’s a great video “Mormon Missionary Expansion” from PBS about LDS missionaries:
by Larry Richman | May 29, 2014
LDS youth are invited to participate in a Face to Face Live Facebook event with David Archuleta, professional singer and recently returned LDS missionary. This interactive discussion will be moderated by Young Women general president Bonnie L. Oscarson and Young Men...