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,...
by Larry Richman | Jul 19, 2019
An article in this month’s Ensign and Liahona magazines explains how to better support returned missionaries who come home early. Missionaries who return home earlier than planned need the united support of family, friends, leaders, and ward members. The article...
by Larry Richman | Mar 13, 2019
A new series of videos will help increase the safety of more than 65,000 missionaries around the world. The 12-part series is called “The SafetyZone.” Each episode covers a missionary safety topic in an entertaining way while delivering important, life-changing...
by Larry Richman | Feb 4, 2019
Prospective missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now have a tool to help them plan the best time frame for their missionary service. The online mission planning tool has a Mission Release Date Planning Tool and a Submission Planning Tool to...
by Larry Richman | Dec 20, 2018
Have you or someone close to you served a mission or plan to serve one? The answer to this rhetorical question is most likely yes! And like most people you probably had lots of questions about your mission that were not answered in your missionary call packet. We have...
by Larry Richman | Nov 21, 2018
In the video “Is There a God?” a group of scientists respond to the age-old question about the existence of God. Through their careers, they have learned that their faith and science are closely related. Who could you share this video with?...
by Larry Richman | Nov 19, 2018
For many years, young Latter-day Saints with a desire to serve a mission but who are unable to do so for health reasons have served the Lord valiantly in various community and Church organizations. The Church has now announced increased opportunities for young...