Posted by:
Anonymous User
(
)
Date: October 08, 2012 09:29AM
Sorry to burst your insider bubble but...
This big new announcement isn't even new, it's been in place for ten years!
Quote:
"These age adjustments are new options now available to bishops in evaluating what is best for each of their youth,” he said. He continued, “Young men and young women should not begin their service before they are ready spiritually and temporally.”
He stated that schooling, family circumstances, health, and so forth still remain important considerations for the timing of missionary service.
Over the past decade, permission has been given in 48 countries to let young men serve at age 18. Now, the Church will have a single policy worldwide."
http://www.lds.org/church/news/church-l ... e?lang=eng
And in addition to getting them out there at a younger age, the Church is going to compliment this move with LESS training!
Quote:
"Time at each of the Church’s 15 Missionary Training Centers (MTCs) will be reduced by one-third for all missionaries."
And, the Church is more than happy for them to serve full time at age 17 and 3 quarters...
Quote:
"Prospective missionaries may be recommended by their bishop and stake president for full-time service 120 days prior to their birthday..."