The Rising Generation

The Rising Generation

I’ve recently been reflecting on the significance of three events that happened regarding the youth over the past few months. On September 12, 2012, the First Presidency issued a letter to priesthood leaders announcing a new method for teaching youth in Aaronic...
FAQ About Lowered Ages for Missionaries

FAQ About Lowered Ages for Missionaries

In the October 2012 LDS General Conference, President Thomas S. Monson announced a change in Church policy that allows all worthy and able young men the opportunity to be recommended for missionary service at the age of 18 instead of 19. Able, worthy young women who...

Member Video: Mission Man (Gotta Teach ‘Em All!)

I recently shared several videos created by young men in several stakes (see part 1 and part 2). So many people responded that they enjoyed these videos, that I’ve collected a few more. After you watch today’s video, click the YouTube logo in the bottom...
Resources for Missionary Preparation

Resources for Missionary Preparation

Editor’s Note: See an updated version of this article at https://lds365.com/2023/11/07/resources-for-lds-missionary-preparation-2 At LDS General Conference, President Monson announced a lowered age for missionary service. Young men can now go on missions at age...

Announcements During LDS General Conference Oct 2012

Here are references to additional information about the major announcements made during the October 2012 LDS General Conference: New Temples President Thomas S. Monson opened the conference with an announcement of new temples in Tucson, Arizona, and Arequipa, Peru....
Special Magazine on Missionary Preparation

Special Magazine on Missionary Preparation

I’m sure you were as thrilled as I was about the announcement in LDS General Conference about the lowered age for missionaries (men can now serve at age 18 and women at age 19). Did you know that there is a special issue of the New Era magazine that is focused...
Reality TV Show About Mormon Missionaries

Reality TV Show About Mormon Missionaries

BYUtv has a new reality show that chronicles the gospel-filled adventures of eight real-life Mormon missionaries. “The District” will premiere on BYUtv this Sunday, October 7, at 6:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. It is the first reality series on...
The Mission Decision

The Mission Decision

I have written several articles in the past few months about missionary work, in the wake of the change in age requirements to serve an LDS mission. The January issue of the Ensign and Liahona magazines have published two great articles about missionary work:...
Senior Missionary Web Site

Senior Missionary Web Site

“And now to you mature brothers and sisters: we need many, many more senior couples. To the faithful couples now serving or who have served in the past, we thank you for your faith and devotion to the gospel of Jesus Christ. You serve willingly and well and...

President Monson: Missionary Service

In his opening remarks at the October 2010 LDS General Conference, President Thomas S. Monson spoke directly about the need for increased missionary service. Please share this video with your family and friends, especially the young men and senior couples. The portion...
Missionary Service Opportunities

Missionary Service Opportunities

See the Church’s Web site Missionary Service Opportunities (servicemission.ldschurch.org) to see a listing of the current part-time mission service and volunteer opportunities that are available in the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. There are many...

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