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Serving a full-time mission — be it in the teenage years or later in life — is a goal for many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
To fully embrace the gifts, talents and experiences of more Church members around the world, the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles have expanded missionary opportunities for single members of the Church age 40 and older.
Effective November 1, 2024, single men 40 and older may be called as full-time senior missionaries if they do not have dependent children living at home. Those who serve in this capacity will be considered for various assignments in area and mission offices, family history and other roles for which they have unique life experience (for example, medical, legal and other realms).
Similar to most single senior sisters, single senior elders will be devoted to their individual area of responsibility and will not serve in a companionship. Single senior missionaries, like senior couples, can serve for six, 12, 18 or 23 months.
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