Senior Missionary Opportunities

Seniors are needed as missionaries

You do not need to wait for your bishop or stake president to ask you to serve. A desire to serve, love for God and people, and a temple recommend are the essential starting points.

Watch Elder Ronald A. Rasband’s 13-minute general conference invitation to senior members (September 30, 2023).
Watch a 12-minute overview of both full-time senior missions and part-time senior service missions.

Which kind of mission fits your circumstances?

Both paths offer meaningful opportunities to serve the Lord and bless others.

Senior Missionary

Full-time · Away from home

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If finances, health, and family support allow, please consider a full-time mission. Thousands of opportunities are available, and this is the greatest priority.

Married couple or single individual; age 40 or older
No dependents living at home
Typical cost of $1,900 to $5,200 per month^†
Sufficient health for full-time service^‡
Able to live away from home for 6–24 months

Explore full-time opportunities

Senior Service Missionary

Part-time · Live at home

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Serve locally or virtually while continuing to live at home. Many assignments can be adapted to individual interests and circumstances.

Single or married; age 26 or older
A spouse need not serve, and spouses may serve in different assignments
May have dependents living at home
No additional cost beyond normal living expenses
Need not be retired
Virtual opportunities are available

Explore part-time opportunities

Help from Senior Missionary Coordinators

Senior Missionary Coordinators (SMCs) help prospective missionaries find opportunities that fit their interests, experience, health, finances, and family circumstances.

The United States Southwest Area has ten SMC couples. See the current coordinator list. If you do not know which couple serves your stake, contact the USSW Support Advisers, Elder and Sister Rushforth.

Contact the Support Advisers Send an email

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Start planning your mission

If circumstances permit, consider a full-time senior mission. If not, consider a live-at-home senior service mission. Set a planning schedule and ask your stake specialist or Senior Missionary Coordinators to help you find the right opportunity.

We need you!

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Notes and qualifications

“Senior Missionary Service Made Simple,” Ensign, January 2019.

^† Discuss possible funding options with your priesthood leaders.

^‡ Some missionary opportunities can be adapted to health conditions, including disabilities.