The History of Sister Missionaries

With over 20,000 sister missionaries serving throughout the world, we are in an age like none before. As daughters of God we have so many opportunities to serve and share our testimony. We have such an important role in helping build the Kingdom of God.

Just last month, the church released a video that tells the history of sister missionary work and how it came to be. The first sister missionaries were called in 1898 but the story begins long before that. (If the video doesn't work you can watch it here.)

Julie B. Beck said "The Lord cannot accomplish His work without the help of His daughters." This is true! Even if you don't serve a full-time mission (which is not a requirement for sisters) you have so many gifts and talents that you can share every day wherever you may be. You can share the gospel by your example and testimony. Just like Elizabeth McCune in the video, you can do so much good and be a light unto the world.

How can you be a missionary now?