Amid ‘strong growth’ in missionaries and converts, LDS Church plans a huge jump in the number of missions
36 new missions, including three in Utah, will come on line next year across the globe as the proselytizing force surpasses pre-pandemic levels, topping 72,700.
(The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) Latter-day Saint missionaries spread their message in Paraguay. The Utah-based faith plans to create 36 new missions around the world next year.
Tamarra Kemsley has been a reporter at The Tribune since 2021 but has been covering religion and politics since 2019. Her work has appeared in Religion News Service, the New York Post, and Religion & Politics. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Brigham Young University and a master’s in Islamic studies from Hebrew University.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.