Serving a Senior Mission is Possible, Now
The Senior Missionary Foundation provides financial support to seniors who are ready to serve.
What We Do
Financial support, guidance, and encouragement
We provide direct monthly grants, free consultations on mission types and timing, preparation resources from real senior missionaries, and family connection support — so more seasoned members can answer the prophet’s call.
The Need Is Real
Senior missionaries are needed — and support is within reach
$1,200–$4,500
Typical monthly cost for a senior couple to serve a full-time mission, with grants available to help
450 Missions
Worldwide — and mission presidents consistently ask for more senior couples than are available
Many More Needed
“It follows that to gather Israel we need missionaries—many more than are serving.” — Elder Ronald A. Rasband, Oct. 2023
Next Steps
Explore opportunities on the Church’s site
Explore Full-Time Opportunities
An assignment from a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to serve full-time where needed, typically away from home.
Explore →Explore Service Opportunities
Specific local or virtual opportunities, where you will live at home and serve 8 to 40 hours each week.
Discover →Start or Continue Your Missionary Application
Begin your journey of faith and service. Click here to start your missionary application now!
Begin →Ways to Serve
Senior missionaries can serve in a variety of ways worldwide.
Learn →These link to the Church’s official senior missionary site.
“Mission fields around the world are pleading for your help. … We need you—we need you.”
Elder Ronald A. Rasband · Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Oct. 2023
“Our message to all of our mature couples is simple: we dearly need you.”
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland · Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
In Their Words
Why senior missionaries are needed
Sister Laumatia, the Foundation’s first sponsored missionary, on why senior missionaries are needed.
For Donors
Send a couple the world needs
Your gift helps cover the monthly living costs of a couple who is ready to serve. Give once, give monthly, or sponsor an entire mission.
Sponsor a Senior Missionary →For Future Missionaries
Thinking about serving?
Missions now fit real life: 6, 12, 18, or 24 months, from home or across the world, at a senior-friendly pace. Schedule a free consultation to find your fit.
Questions?
We’ve got answers
Visit our FAQ for common questions about eligibility, the application process, and how your donations are used.
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