‘Mormon Land’: Amid all the ‘encouraging’ news about church growth, the ‘biggest concern’ hasn’t been solved
Falling birthrates and fewer children being added to the rolls remain a sticking point, an independent analysis shows, even as the missionary program expands and convert baptisms reach a 27-year high.
(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) A general view during General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, Sunday, April 6, 2025.
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.