The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now has more full-time missionaries serving than at any other time in its history.
Record-Breaking Worldwide Numbers
Approximately 88,500 full-time missionaries are serving worldwide, it exceeded the previous high of just over 88,000 in 2014. This historic missionary force comprises young teaching and service missionaries and senior missionaries. The increase is due to the first wave of 18-year-old sister missionaries beginning their service.
Leadership Marks the Milestone
Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Leads the Missionary Executive Council. He marked the milestone in a social media post on July 14. He said the all-time high reflects the “faith and devotion of a rising generation of disciples of Jesus Christ.”
Global Expansion and Growth
The milestone comes as the Church opens 55 new missions worldwide, bringing the total to 505. During the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders in June, Church Prophet and President Dallin H. Oaks noted the continued growth in missionary service throughout the Church.
President Oaks said on June 20. “In the coming weeks, we will have more missionaries than at any time in the history of the Church. What a group to lead!”
The Impact of Service
Elder Rasband said the record number of missionaries serving worldwide makes this a “marvelous time to be engaged in the Lord’s work.”
“As the Lord’s missionaries give their heart, might, mind and strength to their missionary service, the Lord will magnify their efforts,” the Apostle said. “He will bless them with strength beyond their own and fill their lives with joy as they participate in the great and marvelous hastening of the Lord’s work.”
Historical Comparison
- Total Full-Time Missionaries: Surpassed the 2014 high of just over 88,000 to reach the current record of approximately 88,500.
- Total Global Missions: Expanded by 55 new missions to reach a total of 505. 55 కొత్త సేవా ప్రాంతాలను విస్తరించడం ద్వారా మొత్తం 505 ప్రాంతాలకు చేరుకుంది.
- Primary Catalyst: Driven by the first wave of 18-year-old sister missionaries beginning their service.
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