‘Mormon Land’: Why the LDS Church is ‘underperforming’ and how to revive growth
Era of booming expansion is over, researcher says, but changes to the missionary program could enhance retention and lift the global faith.
(Illustration by Christopher Cherrington | The Salt Lake Tribune)
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.
Tamarra Kemsley has been a reporter at The Tribune since 2021 but has been covering religion and politics since 2019. Her work has appeared in Religion News Service, the New York Post, and Religion & Politics. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Brigham Young University and a master’s in Islamic studies from Hebrew University.