Nelson, and his counselors in the First Presidency, Presidents Dallin H. In still others, other family, friends or congregation members contribute some or all of the expense.Ĭhurch leaders made the decision after "careful consideration," according to Thursday's letter, which was signed by the church's leader, President Russell M. In other cases, parents help or pay all of a mission's costs. Some missionaries pay for their own missions. The announcement is a response to rising costs to missionary expenses over the past 16 years, including rent, food, utilities and transportation within the mission. The cost increase applies only to missionaries from those 18 nations, which also include Australia and Japan. The first increase in missionary living costs since 2003 will be effective July 1, 2020, according to a First Presidency letter sent to the church's international leaders and local leaders in 18 countries in North America and Europe.
SALT LAKE CITY - The cost of serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will rise 25 percent next year to $500 a month.
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