Modernizing Missionary Practices for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is modernizing its missionary practices, encouraging social media outreach and community service. Changes include loosening dress codes and allowing more communication with family. The pandemic accelerated the shift to digital evangelism.
Key Points
- Modernization of missionary practices by leveraging social media and community service.
- Increased flexibility in dress codes and communication for missionaries.
- Digital evangelism as a response to the pandemic has led to a rise in the number of missionaries.
Pros
- Encourages new missionaries to spread the gospel on social media and engage in community service.
- Loosening of dress codes and increased communication with family members make missionary work more attractive and realistic for young members.
- Shift to digital evangelism has resulted in a significant increase in the number of full-time proselytizing missionaries.
Cons
- Some traditional practices and rules may be seen as outdated or restrictive by certain individuals.
- Not all missionaries may find the experience fulfilling or easy due to isolation, location challenges, or adherence to strict rules.