Outreach
Sharing the truth of the restored gospel
“Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” (Matt. 28:19-20)
Outreach has been a key part of the restored gospel since it was established, with growth throughout the U.S. and its Native American people. Over the years, the work has grown internationally.
Missionary Programs
Domestic Work
Growing branches and missions in the U.S. and Canada
Native American Work
The special commission of the Church to bring the restored gospel to the Native Americans of the House of Israel
International Work
Missionary efforts outside of North America
U.S. Domestic
The U.S. Church is divided into seven regions, and the evangelists within each region are responsible for missionary outreach efforts in their part of the country, supported by the leadership of the Quorum of 70 Evangelists.
Native American
The Church has been given a special commission to preach the restoration of the gospel to the native people of the Americas, who we understand to be descendants of the Tribe of Joseph, one of the 12 tribes of Israel, as chronicled in The Bible and The Book of Mormon.
In The Book of Mormon, the descendants of Joseph are often referenced as “The Seed of Joseph,” and we believe they have been scattered throughout the Americas, the isles of the sea, and to unknown locations throughout the world. Therefore, all of our missionary programs incorporate this special commission.
The Church believes the tribe of Joseph journeyed to the Americas 600 years before Christ. These indigenous peoples, discovered by European explorers, came to be known as Native Americans.
The Church believes, as prophesied in scripture, that Israel will one day accept Jesus Christ as the Messiah and Savior of the world. We call this the “restoration of Israel,” and we believe that restoration will begin with the Seed of Joseph. Missionary work among the Seed of Joseph is a high priority for us.
Our Goal: Take the restored gospel to every indigenous tribe in North and South America.
International
Africa
Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia and Tanzania
The first missionary trip to Africa was in 1954 when the Church was established in Nigeria. Subsequently, the Church was established in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia and Tanzania. We’ve made contacts in many other countries throughout Africa.
Asia
India, Nepal, Philippines
In 1981, the first missionaries went to India, and the Church was established there. The Church was subsequently established in the Philippines and Nepal. There have also been contacts made in Japan and China.
Central America
Dominica, Guatemala, Mexico
The Church was established in Mexico in 1959. Since that time, missions have been established in Guatemala and on the island of Dominica. Contacts have also been made in many other countries throughout the Caribbean and Central America.
Europe
Italy
The Church was established in Italy in 1947. Contacts have been made in Russia, England, Germany and Romania.
South America
Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador
The Church was established in Peru in 1995. Subsequently, the Church was established in Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador. There are also contacts in Bolivia, Argentina and Chile.
Contact Us
Get in touch with the Quorum of 70 Evangelists, the ordained ministers who lead Church missionary work.