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Resources for Senior Missionary Coordinators

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SMC AIDS

Task Request
Task Tracker / Change Request
Sample Email Text
Sample text for email messages from SMCs to leaders. (Microsoft Word version) PDF version
SMO Resources for SMCs
Resource Page on the SMO Portal for SMCs.
Learning Plan for SMCs. Service Mission Office Training Site.
SMC Orientation
- PowerPoint slide deck explaining role of SMCs. Acrobat (pdf) file. PowerPoint (pptx) file.
- For test version of SMC training orientation, click here.
Stake Senior Missionary Specialist
PAC Tool: Click here.
Mission Leaders' Request for Senior Missionaries: Click here.
Request for MLS Senior Service Missionaries: Click here for the approval form for Stake Presidents and Mission Leaders.

MRS

MRS Delegation
Bishops and Stake Presidents may delegate some authority in MRS.

HELPING POTENTIAL MISSIONARIES

Apply with Number
Instructions for starting a missionary application using a provided opportunity (position) number. Instrucciones en español.
Apply with Direct Link
Instructions for starting a missionary application when provided a direct link to the opportunity. Instrucciones en español.
Recommendation Submission Instructions for missionary applicants.
VIDEO: Applying for A Mission Recommendation
This 7-minute video demonstrates how to submit an online application for a recommendation to be a Senior Service Missionary.
Returning to A Missionary Application
Memo explaining how to update a previously started missionary application.
SeniorMission.org*
Tips for seniors considering missionary service.
Mission Completion Certificate
Finding a mission release certificate on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

USSW AREA LATINO INITIATIVE

Overview: Outline of the USSW Area Latino Initiative
Notice: Area Presidency Notice about the process of becoming A Senior Service Missionary for the Initiative (26 June 2025)
Territories: Stewardship assignments of the Senior Training Missionaries (Burrolas and Davidsons) _

PRIESTHOOD APPROVALS

Flowchart for SSM Applications
Flowchart showing the steps in the application process for a senior serving a mission. [For the PDF file, click here.]
Initial Missionary Approvals
Approvals by Bishop and Stake President. (PDF memo)

MRS Video Tutorial for Bishops: click here. (9½ min.)
MRS and SMMS tutorial for Stake Presidents: click here. (13 minutes. SMMS tutorial starts at 9:40.)

SMMS

SMC Guide for SMMS
Complete instruction manual for SMMS for Senior Missionary Coordinators (SMCs).
Stake President's Quick Reference for SMMS
Instructions for key tasks in SMMS.
VIDEO: Stake President Delegation in SMMS. 2½‑minute how-to-delegate video for Stake Presidents. Click here for written instructions.
Operation Manager's Quick Reference for SMMS
Instructions for key tasks in SMMS.
VIDEO: Operation Manager's Setup Actions and Delegation. How-to Video for setting up the General Contact, other users, and delegating authority in SMMS. For written instructions, click here.
VIDEO: Creating A New Assignment
How to add an assignment to a Senior Service Missionary. (Instructions for adding a virtual assignment start at 2:54.)

SMMS

Call Letter from SP
Downloading a missionary's call letter from the Stake President.
OM Proposing Date Modifications. Instructions to propose a modification (early release or extension) by an Operation Manager.
Approving mission extension . Instructions to approve extension by Stake President.
Early Release & Mission End. Instructions to approve immediate end of mission by Stake President.
Early Release but NOT Immediate Mission End. Instructions to approve early release by Stake President at some future date.

OTHER

After Release
Steps to be taken upon a missionary's release.
USSW Senior Missionary Coordinators
Directory of Senior Missionary Coordinators in the United States Southwest Area
USSW Area Web Page
Official website for the United States Southwest Area of the Church.
Church Acronyms
Acronyms and terms used by the Church.
USSW SMC Council Teams Link
Teams link for Semi-Monthly SMC Council Meetings
2-on-2 Teams Link
Teams link for SMC-SA Meetings
SMO Devotional Link
Teams link for SMO Devotional (Wednesdays)
Rushforth Tech Support. How to give Elder Rushforth computer access for tech support.

Senior Missionary Videos
Videos related to seniors serving as missionaries.

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