Church Releases New Missionary Handbook
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...
Members May Start Senior Missionary Applications
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,...
Supporting Returned Missionaries Who Come Home Early
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...
New Safety Videos Help Missionaries Focus on Serving Jesus Christ
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...
Church Releases Planning Tool for Prospective Missionaries
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...
New “Lifey” App Aims To Crowdsource 100,000 Mission Prep Videos
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...
Video: Is There a God?
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?...
Service Missions for Young Missionaries
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...
Video: A Day in the Life of Latter-day Saint Missionaries
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...
Missionary Calls to be Delivered Digitally
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...
Senior Missionary Service Opportunities for Latter-day Saints
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...
Members’ Help Needed to Create Gospel Messages Online
“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...
Updated Version of Preach My Gospel
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...
President Nelson Challenges LDS Youth in Worldwide Devotional
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...Follow on social media