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The Seminary and Institute program celebrated its 100 year anniversary at the beginning of this year. And just a few months later, they are celebrating another historic milestone, perhaps even more impressive. Worldwide enrollment in these programs has now reached more than 1 million students.
The most explosive enrollment growth occurred during the last two years, during which Seminary and Institute welcomed nearly 200,000 new students. And members of other faiths currently attending total around 75,000, a testament to the outreach of the vibrant young members.
During a recent devotional, Brother Chad H. Webb, administrator of Seminaries and Institutes of Religion, shared that “We are deeply grateful for parents, leaders, instructors, and especially our youth and young adults who are inviting others to learn about Jesus Christ.”
He continued, “We express our sincere gratitude to the Lord and to devoted disciples around the world for their love, their invitations, and their ministering efforts that are helping to gather and teach His children.”
Youth and young adults around the world are answering the call to “love, share, and invite” and their efforts are strengthening the Lord’s work in all parts of His vineyard.
During a devotional which aired in February, President Dallin H. Oaks promised six blessings to youth who choose to attend institute classes:
- Learn to distinguish truth from error,
- Build their relationship with Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ,
- Find direction and discover answers to life’s questions,
- Meet others to help them along the covenant path,
- Meet people to date and marry, and
- Prepare to love and lead like the Savior.
The Prophet also encouraged young adults to invite their friends to enjoy these same blessings.
