A knowledge and testimony of Jesus Christ “changes everything,” says Sister Amy A. Wright at the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders.

Elder Clark G. Gilbert taught new mission leaders to seek and rely on the Spirit in missionary work at the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders.

President D. Todd Christofferson taught new mission leaders that true repentance should be the focus of missionary labors, bringing God’s children to Christ.

When missionaries learn to help people keep commitments, “the progress on the covenant path is more likely to continue,” Elder Gary E. Stevenson said.

Elder Quentin L. Cook taught about the role of the Book of Mormon and Joseph Smith in missionary work at the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders.

“No matter who you are, if you have desires to serve, you are on the team,” President Dieter F. Uchtdorf said at 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders.

New mission leaders invited to foster Christ-centering experiences by prioritizing sacrament meeting attendance for new friends of the Church.

At the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders, Elder Ulisses Soares offered three key elements to help mission leaders lead councils in a way that invites revelation, strengthens unity.

Build upon the rock and foundation of Jesus Christ, Elder Neil L. Andersen said at the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders.

At the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders, Elder Ronald A. Rasband debunked four false narratives with four truths that will strengthen missionaries’ faith.

See coverage of the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders, featuring messages from the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Inviting them to be a light, Apostle ministered to young adults in Quezon City and Cebu and training missionaries during his ministry in the Philippines.

In a video posted on social media, Elder Ronald A. Rasband showed inside a room at Church headquarters where thousands of prospective missionaries are assigned to serve around the world.

Elder Neil L. Andersen testified to missionaries serving in Bacolod, Philippines, area of the power of temples on eve of temple dedication.

During a devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center, Elder Dale G. Renlund discussed five metaphorical cairns to assist missionaries in serving their missions “confidently and joyfully.”

Although initially disappointed, Tryston O’Toole found his service mission provided ways to plant gospel seeds, gain employment and find an eternal companion.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has produced a new video offering an inside look at how missionaries are trained at the Missionary Training Center.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported a historic increase of convert baptisms for the year 2025, according to the April 2026 general conference statistical report.

"The doctrine of Christ, that is our message," Elder Bassett said in a Provo Missionary Training Center devotional.

Elder Ronald A. Rasband visited the Dominican Republic in late April, where he met with members and spoke to more than 800 missionaries.