Young men between the ages of 18 and 25 who meet standards of worthiness are strongly encouraged to consider a two - year, full - time proselytizing mission. This expectation is based in part on the New Testament passage "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations '' (Matt. 28: 19 -- 20). The minimum age had previously been age 19 in most countries until October 6, 2012, when church president Thomas S. Monson announced that all male missionaries, regardless of nation, could serve from age 18. Prior to the announcement, some countries held that male missionaries may be 18 years old because of educational or military requirements. It was also announced that young women may serve beginning at age 19 instead of 21. In 2007, approximately 30 % of all 19 - year - old LDS men became Mormon missionaries; from LDS families that are active in the church, approximately 80 -- 90 % of 19 - year - old men serve a mission.
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