Latter-day Saint missionary force reaches historic high of 88,500

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sets record with missionary numbers

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 14, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now has more full-time missionaries serving than at any other time in its history, a Church announcement says. Approximately 88,500 full-time missionaries are serving worldwide, surpassing the previous high of just over 88,000 in 2014. This historic missionary force comprises young teaching and service missionaries and senior missionaries. The …

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