LDS Church officials discuss increase in missions, surpassing pre-pandemic levels

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) LDS Church officials discuss what led to 36 new missions for the church, including three in Utah, next year across the globe as the proselytizing force surpasses pre-pandemic levels, topping 72,700 during media availability at Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023.