‘Huge’ jump in LDS missionary numbers as a new teaching approach is unveiled
“It’s an amazing time,” apostle says, as a second edition of “Preach My Gospel” emerges with a boosted emphasis on Jesus Christ.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Missionaries in an English class at the Missionary Training Center in Provo on Thursday, June 22, 2023.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.