The Church of Jesus Christ Is Creating 36 New Missions

The Missionary Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the creation of 36 new missions worldwide. Learn what countries are affected and what is behind this historic increase. Also announced, is a policy change that will enable prospective missionaries to serve sooner.

[@bergersworth]

The missionaries found me and my life was forever changed because of their spirit-filled gospel teaching. Just as the gospel miraculously altered the direction my life, it is also altering the direction of the lives of its faithful members. As the world becomes more estranged from God, our children are growing up prepared to serve. This is wonderful fruit!

[@Jen-jo5qu]

Amazing news! So glad they found you.

[@MickDees]

Awesome!

[@Irvingdector]

Love this

[@mikkifrompreston4396]

read ces letter

[@laurievoss285]

Amen

[@j.d.westphal6949]

Serving a 2 year mission was not the best 2 years of my life, it was the best two years FOR my life. I am a better husband, father, and disciple of Christ because of it!

[@kentabeyta3018]

My wife and I will be set apart as Senior missionary’s in the Utah Ogden mission on Sunday.. feel blessed to be a part of this great work ❤

[@dylanmcpherson5039]

Good to hear!!!

[@phaedragardeness]

All the very best 🤍

[@user-xg2dc4lc6f]

I served in the Utah Ogden Mission in 2011-2013! She's in for a very challenging, but exciting mission.

[@jamesmorris9120]

missionaries*

[@marcelomoreira8578]

The BEST mission in the whole world!

[@elbotoface]

I have 2 of those 72,721 serving as of today. I cannot express my feelings adequately of the joy I have received from their service. I have so much joy in this rising generation! They truly are unique and able to rise above immense obstacles to be such a light of Christ at this time when the world desperately needs them! It's such a beautiful thing! ❤

[@stitchesnoddles]

Same here..my two are currently servicing and I also see my blessings daily. ❤

[@lindaelia2616]

I love what you said…my own grandson is out right now and he shows amazing wisdom in his young life. I’m working now to prepare my twin granddaughters to go out! I’m so proud of their desires to go and serve the Lord.

[@luec0n0]

Missionaries came to my home when I was 12 years old in 1994! So grateful for missionaries!

[@DelgadoDetailing]

I served a mission from 2019-2021 and I am forever grateful for the experiences and knowledge i gained from my full time service. If I were asked today to drop everything and go do it over again, id do it in a hearbeat. I saw and experienced so many miracles that i thought only happened in the bible. If you are debating on serving a mission, do everything you can to prepare yourself, and go give it a shot. The Lord will strengthen you in ways you never thought of.

[@AlexPatoMoses-lo5dv]

Thanks for sharing this testimony

[@PiterMorbid]

I share the same feelings

[@yznalnoing1]

When our oldest son went on his mission, my husband said, “He went away a boy and came back a man.” Three of his brothers have also served missions, and all say what a great impact it has been on their lives. Missionaries not only bless the lives of those they teach and serve, but also gain such wisdom and growth that they wouldn’t otherwise have had.

[@supermom6kids]

All six of my children have served missions. My youngest is coming home next month. The blessings our family has received from having a missionary in the field all these years are beyond measure! It gives me such hope in the future to see these amazing and capable young people going out into the world to serve and follow the Savior Jesus Christ and to follow the call of the prophet!

[@b.j.3729]

You ARE supermom!

[@phav1832]

At it's core, the Church has never been stronger . . . and this is one of the proofs. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is so needed in the world today.

[@JosephAnyaba-bf5gw]

The feelings I had while serving as missionary cannot be traded for anything. If there's any young man or woman who needs understanding, who needs to figure out what the Lord has for him or her, go on a mission. You'll never regret it. "We thank thee O God for a Prophet to guide us in this latter days."

[@JoneThePwn]

As a Millenial, I am so proud of our gen Z members! They are bucking the trends of the world and that is sooooo exciting!!!

[@daviddavenport6896]

Father, bless and keep all 72 plus thousand missionaries. Bless their loved ones.

[@AbueloLew]

Serving a mission in the late 1970s shaped, informed and inspired the rest of my life to date. I am profoundly grateful for the calling of the Lord through His Prophet.

[@blackhawkswincup2010]

My wife and I are currently serving a Senior Member/Leader Support mission in Freiburg, Germany. We both served in the Frankfurt mission as young singles back in the 70s. Seeing these tremendous young people serving all around us is an inspiration and a joy. And it's a lot of fun to act as surrogate grandparents to them, just trying to make their lives a little easier and meaningful by being a resource for them.

[@hilarycherry6528]

What a beautiful testimony! The young men and women of today are valiant! I have a daughter who just got her mission call yesterday! The youth truly want to serve the Lord! It's wonderful to be a witness of the faith they have in Jesus Christ!

[@juliehamilton5890]

I am currently serving as a Senior Service Missionary, working in one of the mission offices with these absolutely outstanding young people. I love my mission and encourage anyone who wishes to serve to go for it!

[@mysikind8076]

It's wonderful that gen z is stepping forward. I'm feel so very proud of them and their parents. Praying to keep the Missionaries safe, resilient, and strong is so very important. These are scary times we live in and our young members face so many trials yet many still have the faith to step up. Do very proud of those who stand firm in these difficult times. May the Lord guide and strengthen, and keep them safe. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jennelynmanguiat8688]

Very thankful to the missionaries who knocked on our door that leads me to know the Restored Gospel.🙂

[@johnrowley310]

The true gospel found in the Bible was never lost...

[@relaxingnature6766]

What do you mean by “Gospel”?

[@bom1830]

Wonderful to be part of the Missionary program.. I'm within my 7th year as Service Missionary for the ARP - Addiction Recovery Program.. Without this program and the Saviour Jesus Christ I would not be able to keep my sober way of life. Stepped into a new journey of 22 years sober. ANYTHING in life is possible when chooses to embrace the Saviours remarkable atonement which extends added grace, powers to over come the worldly means of these Latter days.

[@waywyrdweazel6111]

Thank you for sharing this

[@steveluhr5156]

Nov. 2019 i was Baptized into church and 3 mo later covid. Missionaries in out Stake used social media to get message out and were amazing. Many of those zoom meetings helped me access many short comings as i grew in the truth of the Gospel. I am so greatful for those in mission field at that time. Miraculous

[@joelnoblett8227]

Missionaries changed my path in life. I still struggle with church doctrine but I admit I have been clean and sober for nearly 2 years. The Holy Spirit does work with them even if their personal knowledge is lacking. If the sisters did not continue to be persistent I wouldn’t have been baptized. While some of the doctrinal beliefs are radical in nature to me I joined the organization due to supernatural experiences. Something is going on here that I cannot define in words. I appreciate the missionaries sacrifice and dedication for those that they do not know. I knew the first time I read the prophets words that he was telling me what a loving parent wants their children to know. The elder missionary that baptized me had either an angel or the Holy Spirit with him on several occasions. I believe that this influenced my baptism choice as this never happened before. They are special individuals and I appreciate them all. I am a member for a year now as of September.

[@relaxingnature6766]

I would HIGHLY recommend reading through the Gospel of John! Read and meditate, if something doesn’t make sense, there are some great commentaries!

[@jimjojat7o226]

I love reading of your experiences with the Missionaries. Keep on the path you’re on and I know you will be blessed abundantly.

[@klynthomas2390]

What great faith. "I do not know the meaning of all things, but I know God loveth his children" 1 Nephi 11:17, he didn't know everything either, but he clung to what he did know. Keep it up. Line upon line. Bless you as you are diligent in the gospel living. "Pray always and be believing."

[@stevendorsey4882]

This is truly wonderful to hear! The world needs these young men and women who carry with them strong testimonies of our Savior Jesus Christ and His restored church.

[@pineapplevity]

I report to the Ghana MTC in 13 days for my mission, I am so excited to serve, and am incredibly happy to see that the work is expanding!! How cool! God’s good

[@churchnewsroom]

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing.

[@theephraimite]

Jah bless you with power and faith.

[@oraciogarcialeonjr.2802]

see you in two years my friend

[@maxinefely5875]

God bless our missionaries...especially the two missionaries who came to our home 68 years ago ❤

[@Lola-sz8zu]

What a wonderful announcement! My son is currently serving a full time mission 4 months in and I can’t express how grateful I am to have these young missionaries accepting the call and having the desire to build Gods Kingdom. This is truly a testament that the work moves forward and that it’s only when we come unto Christ we can find love, hope, peace and great joy in living the gospel.

[@hopejones3578]

My mission changed my life and taught me how to love those around me and the Lord. It's true that the gospel of Jesus Christ brings not just greater peace but individual peace into our lives. I'm so excited for all the new missionaries who will get a chance to serve and for those who will get a chance to meet them!

[@michaelabbott8674]

Truly, when we lose ourselves for the Lord, we find ourselves.

[@cjamesbott]

Such an exciting announcement! I love seeing the youth embracing Jesus Christ and His gospel, and sacrificing to share His love with others.

[@relaxingnature6766]

What do you mean by Gospel?

[@Famr4evr]

@@relaxingnature6766 It is called the gospel of Jesus Christ because the Atonement of Jesus Christ is central to this plan. According to His plan, our Heavenly Father sent His Son, Jesus Christ, into the world to show us how to live meaningful and happy lives and experience eternal joy after this life. Through the grace and mercy of Jesus Christ, you can become clean from sin and enjoy peace of conscience. You can become worthy to live in Heavenly Father’s presence after this life.

[@eliwright2531]

Serving during COVID was not something I would have asked for, but I'm grateful to have been a pioneer in the process of so many changes that have already and will continue to move the Lord's work forward. Press forward, saints!

[@digitalvoyage6233]

I am in process of working on my application. hopefully I can submit it around February or March in order to able to be available to serve in around June for this year! Please pray for me! I am recently endowed and a one year member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! Thank you for the amazing news!! -Tia Moors aka Digital Voyage

[@jaredclawson1813]

Went to Southeast Mexico, Veracruz thirty years ago. So grateful I was able to do that. Experiences there were and are priceless. Would encourage all young people and eligible couples to engaged and carry on this great work.

[@ShaunaPloeger]

Such a timely increase. With all that is going on in the world, this is exactly what we need right now. So grateful to be led by a living prophet of God.

[@rconger24]

Look at our Heavenly Father's children in Africa! These good members have the courage to bear children! The future of not only The Church but also the future of mankind is Africa!

[@bigaz72]

Sometimes we listen to all the noise about today's youth. But seeing them serve on the Lord's Errand despite it all. Makes me full of joy

[@SMuRi-lv3nq]

I am able to be with my family for all eternity thanks to a wonderful couple of young men that came from California and Arizona to serve to Costa Rica, 40 years ago. What a huge blessing see this rising generation going to serve the Lord.

[@johnrowley310]

You don't need the mormon church to be with your family Try Jesus...

[@adrianw3985]

I have one son who just returned from his mission, and one who just left. The Gospel is the only hope for this world to bring peace and prosperity to all.

[@rncondie]

Hoping my wife and I can serve full time in 6 years when I retire. We are out-of-debt and socking away half our income for the next 6 years preparing for the day we can leave the worldly workforce for God’s workforce.

[@joelgriffitts1385]

The young people in the Church now, as they always have, find themselves needing to make the hard decision to believe; to make the hard decision to put interest in others over self-interest. They don't all step up to these hard decisions, but it's inspiring to see how many do. I have seen first-hand the dedication of parents and other adult influences in helping young people navigate on the path of faith in a world where the pressure to leave it is so intense. We really are all in this together, with the common goal of witnessing of God and caring for our neighbors all over the world. As the building of God's kingdom goes, the future is very, very bright.

[@davidsuttner8034]

THE CHALLENGE IS NOW FULL THROTTLE FOR SENIOR MISSIONARIES. The fact is that there are not enough SENIORS in the field. With our personal experience we can never think of doing any kind of mission except Spanish speaking. Tough but oh so rewarding. Never have we seen the hand of God so visible in our lives. And the best thing is we can seek out those language missions as seniors.

[@adamcheney4836]

Me and my roommates were freaking out when we heard about the Henderson, Nevada mission! We all served in Las Vegas during COVID and to see all these different missions is mind blowing to me!

[@joelrecordcrockett9294]

I am a senior service missionary at a FamilySearch Center. A rewarding and wonderful experience.

[@jimbojimbo8]

Oh what a blessed day to hear the call of the prophet and to go forth. Keep up the fight gen z. You are an amazing generation. And for the rest of us who hear the call of the prophet. step forward in Faith and look for those amongst us that need service. Jesus Christ our Savior taught all and ministered to the one time. He set the path before us. I know President Nelson walks that path. May God Bless you all. Please know that each and every one of you is loved more than you can comprehend.

[@tiffanychandler3]

I had 4 children serve missions. 4th child just returned home from South Africa in June. Such a wonderful blessing in our kids life and in mine. I love the gospel of Jesus Christ. It changed my life when I returned when I was 19. My family has been blessed. It's a decision I don't regret.

[@JimmyUtahGo]

Best thing I ever did. Launched my life into service and success.

[@jtgordon94]

Wonderful news! My mission was one of the best choices for I made; both for the good I was able to do, and for the good I received. So happy others are able to participate in the Lord's service as well.

[@stardustgirl2904]

❤I know what it's like to live life without the church of Jesus Christ if latter day saints! I know what it feels like not knowing what my real purpose in life is! I know what it feels like to be empty inside,not knowing Heavenly Fathers true love for me ,as his heavenly daughter! I joined the church at 13 with my Dad and I have never looked back! My life has blossomed ! I know my purpose in life ❗ I no longer feel alone I have love and peace 🕊️💜🥰 from my heavenly Father and I live with hope ,hoy and happiness 😊 in my life ❗ l got married in the LA Temple 31 years ago and have been blessed to have children in the covenant! I'm forever grateful for the gospel, and for the selfless missionaries that chose to serve a mission! Because of their love ❤️ for heavenly Father,I was able to learn about The church of Jesus Christ ✨🙏🏻💜 of latter day saints, has forever changed my life,for the best❗ Nothing can change you're life like the gospel, God and his true church changes people's lives! ✨🙏🏻✨💜🕊️🥰🥰🥰🥰If you're tired of the way you're life is going , I understand that we can't expect to keep doing the same things in life, and expect to get different results! The gospel is where life changes for the best!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@gm6856]

Serving my mission was one of the best decisions I ever made. So happy to see more stepping up to serve even in this time.

[@-shnae4God.family]

This is so amazing!!❤ Last night I was thinking about the hymn "Joy To The World" and this verse came to my mind, "Rejoice! Rejoice in the Most High, While Israel spreads abroad." It reminded me of the gathering of Israel. I looked further and the whole has many hints of gathering Israel- God's people. I love the idea of gathering!

[@smblaine]

Serving a mission as a young person has indeed had lasting, “generational” effects. So grateful for expanding opportunities to serve the Lord Jesus Christ.

[@michaelabbott8674]

When we lose ourselves in the service of God, we find ourselves. This statement is especially true with full-time missionary service.

[@tpbarron]

I love this so much! One coming home is a week and one leaving in 6 months!

[@cdeanneeckles]

I am grateful for more missionary work and more missionaries. I am a former sister missionary. I served my mission in Ohio Cleveland Mission May 1992- November 1993. I loved serving my mission. All missionaries will love their missions just like I did. Thanks for sharing

[@6grandKs]

Our son served during covid in the California San Jose Mission. He’s in this video serving at the food bank!! We have a daughter serving in the Illinois Historic Sites and the Florida Tampa Mission now. Such an exciting work and wonderful announcement!

[@roseslipper8305]

Our rising generation has been the best of the best. I love to see them come on missions, see their growth. I am so impressed with them + their families. This is their path of progression. l agree that the two best things are missionary work, on either side of the veil.

[@soph_theloaf]

This makes my heart so happy!! I returned home 4 months ago and miss it all the time but am so grateful to see the work continuing to grow 💛

[@jaklumen]

I remember when the quoted figure was "over 30,000" about 25-30 years ago. I am heartened to see that service missions are getting a much deserved spotlight. I was a bit of an unknown special needs kid, and as I definitely have a special needs kid now, I am grateful to know that my wife and I have some oprions to consider for that beloved kid.

[@tiffanyhinman1334]

This is so exciting! Our youth are amazing! I am so humbled by their faith and faithfulness.

[@mariabunch3541]

I am so grateful for my missionary experience 30 years ago. I grew so much in so many ways. I strengthened my determination to always be one that the Lord can count on. That has blessed my life and my family. I’m so grateful.

[@churchnewsroom]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@davidscott5903]

Christ truly does bring inner peace even in a world with war all around us. I'm glad that I watched this and was reminded of what I already know to be true, because the world was filling me with turmoil and I felt peace when I was reminded of this.

[@cleeisme1]

The Lord will bless you and will lead and guide you to those who are searching and those who don't know where to find the truth, 30 years ago I was Forever Changed! Forever Grateful !!!!

[@TheTravelingMerchant199]

I was gratefull to have served in tennessee and feel and pray for those who serve and continue to serve. I hope that those who serve will stay on the path and jot be swayed by the world. The world needs the gospel. Whether they realize it or not. We need Jesus and his message of hope and peace

[@SunRayz3r]

The Lord is hastening His work in His time. This is one indication of such work, and we get to participate in that in a hands on way. ❤️

[@quinnharrison9695]

Over 30 new missions?! Amazing and fulfillment of prophecy. The church will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent.

[@_rebecca_frailey]

I’m very excited for all these changes. I loved my mission and wouldn’t trade it for the world. When I saw “historic announcement”, I had hoped they would have made the age of departure equal for Elders and Sisters, but I guess I’ll have to keep praying on that for now.

[@nathancovey]

My mission changed my life. I'm so happy for all these youth.

[@mariaelenareyes6384]

That's wonderful,more missions means more missionaries all around the world❤️🙏

[@bonnylouwho76]

I would like to serve as a Senior missionary in my city, even though I have lots of health challenges. My first grandson, went to his mission in September of this year and I/we are so proud of him!

[@carlablair9898]

My grandson is serving, and I am so pleased with him.

[@dwighthunsaker5491]

TruIy "a privilege" to serve where Elder Cook was a stake president years ago. The joy of finding a family who gained true testimonies to bless the lives of many in Daly City, CA is inexpressible. Experiencing such eternal blessings while learning to rely on the Lord is priceless!

[@user-xx1xg7wr7p]

I am forever grateful for the missionaries who brought the Gospel to me. I was praying to understand which church would be the best church for me. I never thought that there was a restored church on the earth. How astonished I was to have my prayers answered.

[@churchnewsroom]

Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@Sk8StGeorge]

“The Standard of Truth has been erected; no unhallowed hand can stop the work from progressing; persecutions may rage, mobs may combine, armies may assemble, calumny may defame, but the truth of God will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent, till it has penetrated every continent, visited every clime, swept every country, and sounded in every ear, till the purposes of God shall be accomplished, and the Great Jehovah shall say the work is done.” Joseph Smith

[@alinyahansen1356]

I leave for my mission in 3 weeks! I'm excited to serve the lord and others to the best of my abilities!

[@jeremyjacobs4991]

This is an amazing work! Extremely grateful.

[@sarahfierro8637]

Love the missionaries. They bring such sweet spirit into your home. This is the true church of God!❤

[@nicholasesser7033]

The church is not God, and the god is not the church. Separate the 2

[@mmeszmurrized7872]

Yaaaaaay!! The restored Gospel is the only real source of personal and collective vision, peace, joy, faith, and confidence.

[@THE_SNAPP]

I love this. Our third son is serving his mission (10 more months) presently. I love missionary work and love this announcement. The work doesn't just roll forward, it is increasing exponentially.

[@dallinbeveridge9269]

Love to see the Lord's work pushing forward. I loved how my mission brought me closer to Christ.

[@10xsocialmediamarketing]

Missionaries found me in 2001, when my father passed away. I am thankful for them. 20 years later I am still thankful. Being a convert has been a blessing. ❤

[@CarolsCurrentObsession]

Wow, this is just so awesome! These youth are not only the light and hope of the church, but are a light and hope of the whole world ~ they can do hard things because they have strength where it matters~ in Jesus Christ! ❤❤❤🥰🥰❤

[@oldfreddyfrenchfry1]

What an amazing increase in numbers! (Also first comment - woo-hoo!!! I love this church, it’s teachings and people are incredible because it belongs to Jesus Christ.

[@Thehaystack7999]

I know an Elder in Africa who has been having many issues with obtaining a visa, he now has his updated calling and is excited to report to the MTC. He lacks some clothing needs and we are seeing what we can send for shirts and trousers but he is faithful and ecstatic. Thank you to the area authorities in Kenya in helping him be able to serve!

[@kentmattingley1792]

This is exactly what the world needs now, which is the gospel of Jesus Christ to be preached to those who are seeking for God in their lives. The, Lord is hastening His work. I left on my mission 50 years ago to Japan. I loved every minute of it. I'd love to serve again but my wife's health doesn't seem to be good enough for her to go. Any one who can should serve. You'll be richly rewarded.

[@DoctorSuezz]

How exciting!!! I'm ever so grateful for missionaries all over the world... gives me more hope in this chaotic world.

[@silverrose7554]

Wow amazing . Preparing for Christ Coming. So excited. 72721 missionaries

[@salemthorup9536]

It's truly the greatest work one could do.

[@AimedMusic]

This is awesome! Let God's work prevail!

[@isaacrexx]

Missions are the best thing for any young man or woman to learn hard work and to gain a testimony of our Savior Jesus Christ

[@ralphcorneliuscastro]

I am so happy that the Work of Salvation and Exaltation is continuously coming to fruition. I rejoice in 36 new missions worldwide to be created or established by the Church this year 2024. I extremely rejoice that the Thailand Bangkok Mission (in which its country's first-ever temple was recently dedicated by Elder Ronald A. Rasband and my original assignment despite I was not able to serve there due to my permanent reassignment) will soon be accommodated by another mission: Thailand Bangkok East. I am also grateful because my homeland, the Philippines Area, will be adding 3 new missions on its roster: Tuguegarao, Dumaguete, and General Santos.

[@michaeldunwoody3629]

Thank you, God, for a living Prophet and the living Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ.

[@jonahbarnes5841]

Every institution suffered in the pandemic, but the Lord's Church has bounced back. This is amazing. God is great!

[@born2bbald12]

There are many great reasons to see that this really is the Church of Jesus Christ. Missionary work is just another!

[@carlitopablero988]

God Restored the Gospel throught Prophet Joseph Smith I'm very greatful to be a Missionary bring me wonderful foundation

[@TaylorTadpoles]

Awesome. I think there is so much goodness in the world and I am so grateful these young people get to go out and do more good. What an inspiration!

[@lightscenters111]

So grateful for the work of Jesus Christ and for our Prophet.

[@SilverOilman]

Incredible news and such a wonderful blessing to people around the world! As a former young missionary (and future elderly couple missionary) I love seeing the blessings of peace to the hearts of everyone!

[@iashakezula]

I am happy that word of God is moving forward, for the youth who suffered the most during the pandemic caused isolation must helped in developing that desire to serve and gained a testimony of their own.

[@pablopenasco4254]

I’m so proud of all these amazing Elders and Sisters serving!

[@ldasmarinas7192]

Serving in mission brings blessings to all Heavenly Father's children and to the persons who served in. From 1987 - 2023 we are a family of missionaries. My self, my son (who is currently serving in his mission), my sister's two daughters and her son (who recently released), my first cousin two of them and my niece and nephew and my older brothers' son. So glad that this opportunity extended to us by the Savior Jesus Christ thru his authorized and inspired leaders.

[@kathleenzollinger4664]

My husband and I are planning to submit our papers to serve a Sr. Mission. We can't wait to serve the Lord!

[@quentinkimber7791]

The GREATEST thing a "transitioning" child of God, from child to adult can do, is serve Him through services to our fellow brothers and sisters! Sharing His "gospel" to any/everyone who'll listen...

[@tracytippetts8651]

The Sacrament Prayers contain the words to "Bless and Sanctify". I am in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and compared the appearance and countenance of people walking on the street last Sunday, as if it was any other day of the week, with the members gathered in the chapel, and the words of the prayer were reflected in their images and lives! Then the opening hymn, "I KNOW that my Redeemer lives...what comfort this sweet sentence gives!" And how do we KNOW? Because of the experience and witness of Joseph Smith...1,800 years more recent and compelling than the awareness and knowledge of others! 🫡👏🤗🥰🙏👍

[@michellethomas7140]

Such Fantastic news for The Church! They’re not just “gen Z” they are Generation Zion!