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...
by Larry Richman | Oct 22, 2018
Enjoy this video, “Mormon missionaries in Australia: A Day in the Life.” It was produced by the FeedSBS, an Australian public broadcast service. “No privacy, no internet, no entertainment, no booze, no sex – go inside the lives of some of the...
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 | 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...
