by Anita Stansfield | Jul 8, 2008 | Historical Stories, Modern History, Mormon Missionary
In the early twentieth century, Mormon missionaries continued to preach in the traditional lands of Europe and throughout America, while still seeking to reach entire new countries in order to fulfill Jesus Christ’s commandment to “teach all nations” (Matthew 28:19). ...
by Anita Stansfield | Jul 8, 2008 | Early History, Historical Landmarks, Historical Stories, Mormon Beliefs, Mormon Historical Sites, Mormon Temples
After the abortive attempts to build temples in Missouri, both in Jackson County and later in Far West, Daviess County, the Mormons built their first true temple in Nauvoo, Illinois. In late 1838, the Mormons had been forcibly expelled from Missouri by the infamous...
by Anita Stansfield | Jul 8, 2008 | Mormon Beliefs
The Gospel of Jesus Christ The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the “good news” that Jesus Christ has overcome death and sin through His sacrifice, death, and resurrection. It further means that mankind, through faith on Jesus’ name, repentance from our sins, baptism by...
by Anita Stansfield | Jul 8, 2008 | Past Leader Bios
Gordon B. Hinckley, Prophet, Seer, Revelator, and Temple Builder Gordon Bitner Hinckley was the prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (which is frequently misnamed the Mormon Church) from March 1995 until his death on January 27, 2008. During the...
by Anita Stansfield | Jul 8, 2008 | Mormon Beliefs
David O. McKay, who was Mormon Church president from 1951–1970, traveled the world extensively, visiting Mormons in every land and overseeing the largest construction of chapels and Mormon temples up to that time. He also greatly increased the Mormon missionary force...
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