A new 20-minute video, “What It’s Like Inside the Missionary Training Center,” premiered on May 17, 2026. Filmed in Provo, Utah, the fast-paced video provides a rare look at daily life inside a Missionary Training Center (MTC) through the eyes of the young missionaries preparing to serve worldwide.
Hosted by Church convert Danor Gerald, the video follows new missionaries as they arrive, meet their companions, learn languages, and prepare spiritually. Currently, the Church has over 84,000 full-time missionaries serving across 150 countries. This number is fueled by a recent policy change in late 2025 that lowered the minimum age for single women to serve from 19 to 18.
Focused on Faith and Jesus Christ
At the MTC, missionaries spend 8 to 10 hours a day studying the gospel, attending weekly devotionals, and visiting the temple. Instructors and missionaries alike emphasize that their primary focus is leaning on Jesus Christ and sharing His love with others. Host Danor Gerald praised the young volunteers, noting their courage, discipline, and deep commitment.
Rapid Growth and Increasing Conversions
To accommodate the growing missionary force, the Church is opening 55 new missions in July, bringing the global total to 506. Church leaders note that this growth is driven by the missionaries’ genuine devotion to Jesus Christ.
This surge in missionaries aligns with a major rise in converts. Leaders reported that nearly 900,000 people joined the Church over the last three years—accounting for roughly 5% of total Church membership—with conversion rates continuing to climb significantly across the globe.
