by Larry Richman | Jan 16, 2013
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...
by Larry Richman | Dec 11, 2012
Just 2 months ago, President Thomas S. Monson announced that LDS women are now eligible to serve full-time missions beginning at age 19. Already, it appears that faithful younger women are responding to the prophet’s invitation in record-breaking numbers. Here...
by Larry Richman | Nov 10, 2012
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...
by Larry Richman | Nov 5, 2012
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...
by Larry Richman | Oct 20, 2012
Below is a trailer about the third episode of the “The District” shown on BYUtv. (Learn more about “The District,” a reality TV show about eight real-life Mormon missionaries.) The third episode airs on Sunday, October 21, at 6:30 p.m. MST. BYUtv is available in the...
by Larry Richman | Oct 19, 2012
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...
by Larry Richman | Oct 12, 2012
Below is a trailer about the second episode of the “The District” that premiered on BYUtv last Sunday. (Learn more about “The District,” a reality TV show about eight real-life Mormon missionaries.) The second episode airs on Sunday, October 14, at 6:30...
by Larry Richman | Oct 9, 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....
by Larry Richman | Oct 8, 2012
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...
by Larry Richman | Oct 6, 2012
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...
by Larry Richman | Jan 14, 2012
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:...
by Larry Richman | Oct 25, 2010
“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...
by Larry Richman | Oct 6, 2010
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...
by Larry Richman | Nov 23, 2009
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...
by Larry Richman | Apr 24, 2009
Check out this new Web site about preparing for an LDS Mission at MormonMissionPrep.com/