Bishops' Resources for Seniors Serving Missions

Practical links and instructions for interviewing, reviewing, and submitting senior missionary recommendations.

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Reviewing an application for a recommendation to serve as a missionary

Review a senior missionary recommendation

There are two separate Missionary Recommendation Systems. One is for full-time Senior Missionaries, and the other is for part-time, live-at-home Senior Service Missionaries. Use the appropriate recommendation system for the type of missionary service.

For a full-time senior missionary couple or single individual, open Leader and Clerk Resources (LCR) and select the Missionary tab and find the link for senior, full-time missionaries.
For a senior service missionary, open the the Missionary Recommendation System (MRS).
Select the missionary's name, complete the required interview and checklist items, and submit the recommendation.

Helpful Resources

MRS and Priesthood Approval

MRS Approval Memo Step-by-step instructions for bishop and stake president approvals. A bishop may grant appropriate MRS permissions to others through Access and Settings → Manage Permissions.
Bishop Video Tutorial Video tutorial for bishops using MRS.
MRS Delegation How bishops and stake presidents may delegate appropriate authority in MRS.

Helping Potential Missionaries

Flowchart for Senior Service Missionary Applications Overview of the senior service missionary application process.
Senior Missionary Website Explore missionary opportunities for senior Church members.
Apply with an Opportunity Number Instructions for beginning an application with a provided opportunity number.
Recommendation Submission Instructions Instructions for applicants completing the recommendation process.
Update an Existing Application How to return to and update a previously started application.