2013
What Mission Would Be Best?
January 2013


“What Mission Would Be Best?” Liahona, Jan. 2013, 36–37

What Mission Would Be Best?

No matter your circumstances, senior missionary opportunities are available to you.

Full-time mission

Church-service mission

Long-term volunteer

Who can serve?

Senior couple, senior sisters

Senior couple, senior brothers, senior sisters

Anyone

Must be a temple-worthy member?

Yes

Yes

No

Time commitment

More than 32 hours a week

Between 8 and 32 hours a week

Less than 8 hours a week

Duration of commitment

6–23 months

6–24 months (can serve longer with stake president’s approval)

Any length

Work status

Generally retired

Can be retired or still working

Can be retired or still working

Location

Away from home

Close to home or at home

At home

Finances

Must be able to afford the mission called to. Must pay for housing (up to U.S.$1,400 per month for couples), medical and dental insurance, transportation once in mission, personal expenses

Must be able to afford the mission called to. Must pay for housing, medical and dental insurance, transportation, personal expenses

Must provide for own expenses

Photograph by Robert Casey