What’s your reaction to the LDS Church’s decision to add 55 new missions worldwide in 2026?
LDS Church Announces 55 New Missions for 2026 Amid Global Growth
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the creation of 55 new missions, set to launch on July 1, 2026 — increasing the global total to 506 missions. This historic expansion is driven by a rising number of missionaries, which climbed from 65,000 in 2022 to over 84,000 by 2025. The newly added missions span the globe, with 16 concentrated in Africa, and the rest spread across the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Church leaders say the additions will help balance assignments, better support local congregations, and reach growing populations of potential converts. The move reflects both organizational growth and a spiritual priority for worldwide outreach.
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- Encouraging sign of global growth
- Great for missionary opportunities
- Worried about overextension
- Not sure what it means