The Savior’s condescension and ascension make possible His ability to enter individual stories, the Young Women general president said.

As the Church's missionary force continues to grow, Church leaders offer several guidelines to assist future missionaries and their families.

"Even though we’re far away, it’s brought us closer in that great cause of helping people, inviting them and helping them come unto Christ," Alan Farrell said.

See coverage of the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders, featuring messages from the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

"Successful missionaries invite all to come unto Jesus Christ and to follow Him," the apostle said to new mission leaders.

The Apostle outlined three common problems and explored possible solutions.

"Every little bit counts. Look for the needs and the wants. Then, just give what you have," Young Women general president said.

Gospel teaching should be centered on Heavenly Father and His plan, on Jesus Christ and His Atonement, and on the Restoration of the gospel, said Elder Bednar.

"We have a unique and true testimony of Christ. That is the key to everything else," President Oaks said at 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders.

A knowledge and testimony of Jesus Christ “changes everything,” says Sister Amy A. Wright at the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders.

Elder Clark G. Gilbert taught new mission leaders to seek and rely on the Spirit in missionary work at the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders.

President D. Todd Christofferson taught new mission leaders that true repentance should be the focus of missionary labors, bringing God’s children to Christ.

When missionaries learn to help people keep commitments, “the progress on the covenant path is more likely to continue,” Elder Gary E. Stevenson said.

Elder Quentin L. Cook taught about the role of the Book of Mormon and Joseph Smith in missionary work at the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders.

“No matter who you are, if you have desires to serve, you are on the team,” President Dieter F. Uchtdorf said at 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders.

New mission leaders invited to foster Christ-centering experiences by prioritizing sacrament meeting attendance for new friends of the Church.

At the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders, Elder Ulisses Soares offered three key elements to help mission leaders lead councils in a way that invites revelation, strengthens unity.

Build upon the rock and foundation of Jesus Christ, Elder Neil L. Andersen said at the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders.

At the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders, Elder Ronald A. Rasband debunked four false narratives with four truths that will strengthen missionaries’ faith.

Inviting them to be a light, Apostle ministered to young adults in Quezon City and Cebu and training missionaries during his ministry in the Philippines.