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Who are the Missionaries?

If you’ve seen them walking, riding their bikes or driving around your town, you’ve probably wondered what Mormon missionaries are doing, exactly.

Why would these young men and women choose to put on their dress clothes and traipse around strange parts of the world for two years? The Lord’s Church has always been a missionary church. Just as Jesus Christ and His disciples preached the gospel, more than 50,000 missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are spreading His word today. They are called to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ in all parts of the world. Most missionaries are about 20 years old, though many older married couples also choose to serve. Missionaries voluntarily put aside school, work and dating for about two years in order to serve the Lord at their own expense.

Communication with family is even limited to letters or email and very occasional phone calls so that they can focus wholeheartedly on serving the Lord and the people where they serve. During their two years of full time service they devote themselves to studying, meeting people and teaching about Jesus Christ and His restored Church. Their work is a labor of love, and most missionaries end up feeling they gained more than they gave by serving.

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Why do Mormons go on missions?

: Ryan answered …
I can't speak for everybody, but I really wanted to go on a mission. I served for two years in California and it was the time of my life. I was able to love and serve people with no thought of reward. I was able to get outside of myself and grow up, become more independent, and focus on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Church encourages all young men and women to go on missions. We also want to see lots of older couples go on missions. In fact, we love to say that every member is a missionary. Full time missions are an amazing privilege. They are not required. Sometimes life takes us a different way. President Monson who is the President of the Church had other Church obligations when he was a missionary aged man. That opportunity did not come his way, but now he is the President of the Church. He has filled many missions, although it may not have been the same as mine. My wife served a mission as well. She did a lot of wonderful things. She chose to go because she loves to share the Gospel and it has blessed our home. I love my mission experience. I love that I chose it for myself and worked to be worthy of it. It has brought me a lot of happiness.

: Kerry answered …
I met my husband whilst he was on his mission and my son is currently serving his mission. If I have a great recipe for the best chocolate cake, or read a fantastic book, I want to share these things with others. The gospel is so much more important than recipes and works of fiction. So if we have the chance, we need to share what we know. The gospel is sacred, not secret, and it is our responsibility to help the Lord declare His word to all the world. All need to have the opportunity to participate in His great plan.

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What to Expect

These get-togethers are very casual. You won’t be asked to buy anything or make a donation, only to learn more about Jesus Christ and the Church that means so much to us.

You will be contacted within two to three days. Male or female missionaries can meet with you in your home where you’ll probably be most comfortable, or, if you prefer, in one of our chapels or some other public place. A typical visit lasts about 45 minutes, though it can be shortened according to your schedule. The missionaries will introduce our basic beliefs—such as faith, repentance and obedience to God’s commandments—and discuss any other questions you have about the Church or about religion or life in general. These get-togethers are very casual. You won’t be asked to buy anything or make a donation, only to learn more about the Church that means so much to us.

If the things the missionaries share are interesting and meaningful to you, you can set up another appointment to discuss them in more depth and learn more. They can give you a Book of Mormon and accompany you to church meetings so that you can see for yourself what our faith is about.