Liam Mildenstein, a 19-year-old prospective missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away after receiving his mission call. According to the GoFundMe page set up by the family, “Gathered in front of all of his extended family and friends Liam read his call out loud, and when he read ‘Tokyo, Japan’ […]
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Missionary Work
Tongan missionary dies of illness in Philippines
Sam Penrod, spokesman with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, released this statement to media on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of a young missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Papa Fe’iloaki, 22, passed away on Saturday, July […]
Senior Sister Missionary Passes Away in Car Accident in Vanuatu
Sam Penrod, spokesman with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, released this statement to media on Sunday, July 23, 2023. “A senior missionary couple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in the Vanuatu Port Vila Mission, was involved in a serious car accident on the island of Santo, Vanuatu, […]
Alabama missionary shares conversion story
‘Preach My Gospel’ is now available in a new edition
Latter-day Saint Missionaries Perform “Is There Room”
The Church of Jesus Christ in Hawaii page posted the following video of missionaries in the area performing the song “Is There Room.” It was performed by Elders Auapa’au, Fifita, Iongi, and Togisala, with piano accompaniment by Elder Giles. The song was originally performed by Sailiata Fano. The lyrics are below. When I think of […]
Sister Missionaries Share Gospel in Rome with Amazing Chalk Art
A sister missionary serving in the Italy Rome Mission used her artistic talents to share the gospel in the heart of the city. She shared a little bit of her story with us below! Ciao! I am Sister Willis from Midway Utah serving in the Italy Rome mission. My companion is Sister Tanner from Draper […]
Perth Twins Find Joy Serving Others as Full-time Missionaries
Perth twins Emily and Jayden Tang, have been serving as full-time missionaries with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the last few months. Sister Tang (as Emily is known as a missionary), is serving in the New Zealand Wellington Mission which includes the lower half of the country’s North Island, and the […]
What It’s Like To Be An Early-Returned Missionary
My wonderful buddy Kristan Whitney has written me a letter. Before her planned eighteen months were up, Kristan was summoned to serve in the Marshall Islands mission and was awarded an honorable medical release. I asked her to express her opinions on her experience as an early-returned missionary, as well as what she would like […]
6 Suggestions on Loving Your Companion
Between the miles of walking in the heat or cold, the bugs, the lack of water or electricity, the cancellations, and the homesickness, having a difficult companion on top of that can be the toughest part of a mission. No matter how much you both love the gospel and the Lord, some companions will still […]
Missionary TikTok Training? Church Unveils New Program for Missionaries
Missionary TikTok Training? Church Unveils New Program for Missionaries. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints made a forward-thinking announcement early Friday morning via the Church News official Instagram account. Missionary Training Centers worldwide will start instructing missionaries how to spread the gospel by becoming “valiant social media influencers.” The announcement comes on the […]
How Missionaries Can Relate Better to Investigators
How Missionaries Can Relate Better to Investigators. Few months into my mission, I found myself squatting on a stubby wooden stool in an adobe home and realizing that I struggled to relate with my investigators. Related: Do Missionaries Get to Rest on the Sabbath? Of course, I loved them with all my heart. I knew […]