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LDS Missionary Record Breaks | Salt Lake City News
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is setting a historic milestone as it prepares to deploy the largest number of full-time missionaries ever—over 87,000 serving worldwide. President Oaks announced this record-breaking surge, with new application flexibility allowing youth to submit up to five months before availability, easing logistical hurdles like medicals and passports. A major relief for families? Wisdom teeth removal is no longer required for healthy teeth, though comprehensive dental exams remain mandatory. Spiritual readiness still tops the list, with daily Book of…
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