SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has reached a historic milestone with more full-time missionaries serving than ever before.
The number of full-time missionaries serving worldwide has reached a new high of approximately 88,500, surpassing the previous record of just over 88,000 in 2014. The increase is attributed to the first wave of 18-year-old sister missionaries beginning their service.
“This remarkable moment reflects the faith and devotion of a rising generation of disciples of Jesus Christ, including many 18-year-old sister missionaries who are entering the mission field,” said Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles…