New Mission Leaders Attend 2026 Seminar at Provo MTC
193 couples from 26 countries gathered at the Provo Missionary Training Center from June 18 to 21, 2026, for the New Mission Leader Seminar. According to Elder Ronald A. Rasband, these leaders will serve in 64 nations after receiving instruction from the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
How is the 2026 New Mission Leader Seminar structured?
The four-day event in Provo, Utah, provides instruction for leaders appointed to 188 missions, including 55 newly created missions. According to the event details, the seminar features devotional meetings and conversations with Church leadership.
Training includes small group sessions, panels, and classroom activities. New mission leaders practice teaching with missionaries currently training at the Provo Missionary Training Center, according to the provided program details.
Who is leading the instruction for new mission leaders?
The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles participate fully in the seminar. Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles presides over the Missionary Executive Council, according to the seminar announcement.
Other key officials involved include Elder Jonathan S. Schmitt, Executive Director of the Missionary Department, and Sister Amy A. Wright, First Counselor in the Primary General Presidency and member of the Missionary Executive Council. A missionary choir also performed at the start of the event on June 18, 2026.
What happens next for these mission leaders?
The majority of these couples will report to their respective missions in July, according to the schedule. Thirteen couples participated in the seminar remotely from training centers in Brazil and Ghana.
Future outcomes may include the implementation of the “Christ-centered messages” discussed during the seminar. These instructions could likely influence how local leaders and Church members operate within the 188 missions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the New Mission Leader Seminar take place?
The seminar was held at the Provo Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, with some participants joining remotely from Brazil and Ghana.
How many countries are represented by the new mission leaders?
According to Elder Ronald A. Rasband, the 193 couples come from 26 countries and will serve in 64 nations.
When do the new leaders begin their assignments?
The leaders are scheduled to present themselves to their missions in July.
How do you think remote training centers in Brazil and Ghana change the way global leaders prepare for their assignments?