by Larry Richman | Sep 5, 2018
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...
by Larry Richman | Sep 1, 2018
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...
by Larry Richman | Aug 3, 2018
“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...
by Church News | Jul 27, 2018
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...
by Larry Richman | Jun 4, 2018
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...
by Larry Richman | May 29, 2018
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...
by Larry Richman | May 15, 2018
A BYU advertising team found that the best tool for changing perceptions about the Book of Mormon is the Book of Mormon itself. They got people from around the world of all faiths to read just one page of The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. Jeff...
by Larry Richman | May 4, 2018
In this video, LDS Apostles exhort and invite members to share the gospel of Jesus Christ and our faith of Him through social media efforts. When we share the gospel through social media, we are sharing a message of light and truth in a world that is becoming ever...
by Larry Richman | Apr 27, 2018
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...
by Larry Richman | Apr 18, 2018
The Church has a new website to help potential senior missionaries find the right missionary opportunity, including humanitarian work, family history, teaching, leadership training, public affairs, health, and education. SeniorMissionary.lds.org can help connect you...
by Larry Richman | Mar 12, 2018
Missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are expanding their online teaching efforts. “The world is changing and so the way we do missionary work is changing as well,” said Sister Bonnie L. Oscarson, Young Women general president, who serves...
by Larry Richman | Jan 29, 2018
Invite a Friend to Meet with Missionaries The Church has implemented a new way to help members and missionaries work together more effectively to help people come unto Christ. A new feature on Member Tools and ChurchofJesusChrist.org.org lets you send referrals...
by Larry Richman | Jan 8, 2018
Greg Trimble’s new book The Virtual Missionary: The Power of Your Digital Testimony is a great introduction on how to use social media to share your testimony online. By using personal examples, he explains how to easily use Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or a...
by Larry Richman | Nov 26, 2017
Several leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are using social media to share inspirational messages with people around the world. Below are a few posts from this month that I’ve enjoyed. See a list of Facebook Pages and Twitter...
by Larry Richman | Nov 6, 2017
Editor’s Note: See an updated version of this article at https://lds365.com/2023/11/07/resources-for-lds-missionary-preparation-2 This article reviews key materials that prospective missionaries can use to prepare for missionary service. Standard Works. It...