Single men 40 and older may be called as full-time senior missionaries

[JAHS]

Single men over 40 may now serve, and opportunities for single sisters are expanding
Effective November 1, 2024, single men 40 and older may be called as full-time senior missionaries if they do not have dependent children living at home. Those who serve in this capacity will be considered for various assignments in area and mission offices, family history and other roles for which they have unique life experience (for example, medical, legal and other realms).

Similar to most single senior sisters, single senior elders will be devoted to their individual area of responsibility and will not serve in a companionship. Single senior missionaries, like senior couples, can serve for six, 12, 18 or 23 months.

The types of missionary assignments available for single women age 40 and older have also been expanded. In addition to the current roles they fill supporting local Church units, advising missions on medical matters, working in family history, and other roles in mission offices, potential assignments will now include visitors’ centers, historic sites, employment centers and additional roles in area and mission offices.

 

On my mission 50 years ago I remember an elder we had was 26 years. 

[Calm]

This is good news.

[Kenngo1969]

Interesting.  👍

[Buckeye]

Great news. I know some men who could serve because of this change.