by Larry Richman | Feb 2, 2022
The Church continues to recommend that missionaries be fully vaccinated, including the COVID-19 vaccine booster where available. Beginning on February 14, 2022, missionaries will need to get a COVID-19 booster, if it is available in their home country and they qualify...
by Larry Richman | Oct 25, 2021
For some people, a full-time proselyting mission isn’t a possibility. However, a service mission can be a great opportunity to use their talents to serve. Find out what kinds of service missions are available, and share this information with those who might benefit....
by Larry Richman | Oct 18, 2021
A feature on the Member Tools app and ChurchofJesusChrist.org lets you refer a friend to the missionaries and collaborate with them as they contact and teach your friend. How It Works When your friend agrees to meet with missionaries, you simply fill out a referral...
by Larry Richman | May 18, 2021
Looking for a COVID-friendly way to share the Book of Mormon? The free Book of Mormon mobile app is an easy way to share a copy of the Book of Mormon with a friend. This is not the full-featured version of the scriptures available in the Gospel Library app. It is a...
by Larry Richman | May 10, 2021
Beginning this month, eligible Latter-day Saints anywhere in the world can be considered for a senior service mission. (This option was previously available only to those who live in the United States, Canada, and a limited number of other areas.) These missionaries...
by Larry Richman | Mar 19, 2021
Here are a few best practices for sharing gospel-centered things online. Focus on Relationships Follow people that uplift you. Connect with old and new friends. Reach out to people who live near and far. Avoid using social media to compare yourself to others. Instead,...
by Larry Richman | Jan 22, 2021
When people are looking for somewhere new to attend church, they often search online. Help visitors discover the Church of Jesus Christ by leaving a review about your experience on Google Maps, Yelp, or any service you use regularly. New visitors are searching for...
by Larry Richman | Nov 11, 2020
Consultants from the Church History Library have compiled a list of the most common questions they have received about missionaries. Below are the top five questions and answers about missionaries from the article “Ask Us: Top Five Reference Questions about...
by Larry Richman | Nov 1, 2020
New resources at Share.ChurchofJesusChrist.org can help you share the gospel through social media. Participating in the gathering of Israel includes loving, sharing, and inviting others to enjoy the blessings of the gospel of Jesus Christ and His Church. The site...
by Larry Richman | Oct 27, 2020
A feature on the Member Tools app and ChurchofJesusChrist.org lets you refer a friend to the missionaries and collaborate with them as they contact and teach your friend. How It Works When your friend agrees to meet with missionaries, you simply fill out a referral...
by Larry Richman | Jun 18, 2020
The Church’s page “Help Others Build Family Connections” provides ideas on how to have conversations with your friends to help them begin to find their ancestors. It then explains how to use several activities to discover ancestors. The “Help...
by Church Newsroom | Jun 12, 2020
The Church has announced exceptions to the dress standards for young men serving as missionaries. Under the updated guidelines, the standard missionary attire is reemphasized, which includes a white shirt and tie and, in some areas, a suit coat. In approved teaching...
by Larry Richman | May 27, 2020
If you use social media, share messages and content that bring light and joy into your life. Look for opportunities to offer hope to those facing challenging times. The following are ideas from the Church’s page “How to Share Light through Social...
by Larry Richman | Feb 7, 2020
A new feature on ComeUntoChrist.org lets you request a personalized visit from missionaries to answer your specific gospel questions. You choose specific topics you want to discuss. After you submit the form, a representative contacts you by text, phone, or email to...
by Church Newsroom | Nov 15, 2019
Missionary Standards for Disciples of Jesus Christ replaces 2010 version. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released a new, updated handbook of instructions for missionaries serving around the world. The handbook, “Missionary Standards for Disciples...
