by Larry Richman | Dec 10, 2021
Latter-day Saints who served a mission since 2000 can choose to share their contact information with their former mission leaders through a new Mission Directory in the Member Tools app. A former missionary may opt in to this directory in his or her Church Account,...
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 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 | 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 | Mar 11, 2020
April 2020 General Conference Members will not be invited to attend the April 2020 General Conference nor will they gather at stake centers or meetinghouses in areas where the COVID-19 virus is active. Everyone is invited to watch through technology. Read the official...
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...
by Larry Richman | Oct 28, 2019
Members may now start their own missionary recommendations for both senior service missions and full-time senior missions at SeniorMissionary.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. On the site, you can also browse a list of opportunities to serve from home or across the world,...
