Young Missionary

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Actors perform on and off the stage each day. Performances range from large shows to small vignettes and musical sets performed on the streets of Historic Nauvoo. Their work is vigorous, with long schedules, but it brings the reward and blessing of sharing the history of Nauvoo and the Spirit of the Lord with thousands of visitors throughout the summer.
All actors must be able to sing. Additional talent on instruments like violin, guitar, mandolin, flute, or piano, are desirable, but not required.
Skilled dancers are needed during all three seasons (spring, summer, and fall). However, not all actors must be skilled dancers. Those who are skilled dancers serving during the summer season will form the dance corps for both the Nauvoo and British pageants.

Are performing missionaries associated with a specific school group?
Are performing missionaries part of the Nauvoo and British pageants?
Is this considered a full-time mission?
Why is this called a senior service mission opportunity?
Can I serve as a performing missionary in addition to a full-time mission?
I served as a performing missionary in the past. Can I apply again?
What are the qualifications to serve?
Is this service opportunity available to anyone in the world?
Do I need to be endowed to serve in this program?
Can I apply if I’m a senior in high school?
What would I do as a performing missionary when I’m not in Nauvoo?
As a performing missionary, do I have to obey mission rules?
How much money does it cost to serve as a performing missionary?
What is the missionary calling process?
Who could I talk to for more information?
I served as a performing missionary in the past. How can I help spread the word about the program?
Being called to serve in Nauvoo as a performing missionary is a sacred privilege that blesses the lives of thousands every year.
Applications for 2023 are open from May 30, 2022 until October 15, 2022.
Each year, many worthy young Latter-day Saints apply for the opportunity to serve as performing missionaries. Only a limited number of missionaries can be called. Talent, training, and experience are very important. Other significant qualifications include physical health and character traits such as spiritual maturity, willingness to obey mission rules, and enthusiasm for serving.
The Nauvoo Brass Band has a regular daily concert schedule featuring period (and period-like) music for trumpets, trombones, French horns, tuba or euphonium, clarinets, flutes, piccolo, and percussion. Band members may also help full-time missionaries lead tours in the historic homes and other buildings.
The tech missionaries are the backbone of the work accomplished by the young performing missionary program. From designing lighting to mixing audio during shows, these elders and sisters labor diligently to make the experience enjoyable for all audiences. During shows, they often assist with stage management duties or usher guests. For those with appropriate experience, there are also opportunities to assist in costume alteration and repair.
No. Because this is a senior service missionary assignment and not a full-time mission, performing missionaries may receive college credit concurrent with their service. But the program itself is not associated with any particular school and does not grant any college credit.
Yes. In July, some missionaries perform in two pageants as a dance corps. Others provide some live music and technical support. They are not considered part of the family cast, which is a separate opportunity to serve. Learn more about pageants.
No. Serving as a performing missionary is considered a senior service missionary assignment. While this is a significant opportunity for service, it does not take the place of a full-time mission.
Senior service missionary callings are for Church members who live and work at home for their assignment. They are open only to members over 25 years old, or to returned missionaries (See General Handbook 24.2.4 ). The Nauvoo Performing Missionary program has an exception that allows young people ages 18-25 to serve, and to serve away from home for 15 weeks of their service. This exception also allows young people to serve a full-time mission after their service as a performing missionary.
Yes. Like other senior service assignments, this performing mission is open to anyone who has already served a full-time mission for any length of time. If you are over 18 and still plan to serve a full-time mission, you are also eligible to serve as a performing missionary.
Yes. You are welcome to apply again. You must still meet all of the qualifications, including age and temple worthiness.
Applicants must be members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, single, 18 to 25 years old, in good health, and temple worthy.
Missionaries are on their feet and involved in rigorous work for more than eight hours a day in hot temperatures and high humidity. Applicants need to be physically able to serve in this capacity prior to receiving their call.
No. For health and travel reasons, only missionaries from the United States and Canada may serve at this time.
No. Performing missionaries must be temple worthy, but they do not need to be endowed in order to serve.
Yes. However, if you are applying during your senior year of high school, you must be 18 years old by February 1, 2023. Also, keep in mind that you need to have completed graduation requirements before you travel to Illinois.
Once selected, missionaries serve for 12 months, from January to December of 2023. During that time, they spend 15 weeks in Illinois:
Once you receive and accept your call to serve as a senior service missionary, it is expected you will spend an average of four hours each week preparing for your time in Nauvoo. This will involve physical preparation, learning scripts and music, intellectual preparation studying the gospel and the history of the Church in 1840s Illinois, emotional self-reliance preparation, and spiritual preparation. Before departing for Nauvoo, you will be set apart by your stake president. After you complete your service in Nauvoo and return home, it's anticipated you'll spend time sharing your experiences using social media and helping to recruit, prepare and encourage the next group of performing missionaries.
When not in Nauvoo, you will spend about four hours a week on mission assignments. Before traveling, this includes physical exercise, learning music, scripts, and other materials. After returning, it includes helping to recruit and mentor others in the program. You are otherwise free to attend school, work, date, and socialize as you normally would.
During your 15 weeks of service in Nauvoo, your conduct will generally follow what is outlined in Missionary Standards for Disciples of Jesus Christ . Some accommodations for performances are allowed. During the rest of your year of service, you are free to work, go to school, and socialize as you normally would. You do not need to travel with a companion as you go about your normal life routines.
Unlike other, full-time missions, performing missionaries do not pay a monthly fee into the Church’s Missionary Support Fund. Instead, they pay a one-time program fee to cover housing, airfare, ground transportation, costumes, and other program-related expenses. The fee for 2023 is $1,000, due on March 1, 2023.
In addition to the program fee, missionaries use personal funds to cover all meals and personal items during their service. Most missionaries end up spending between $400 and $800 during their 15 weeks in Nauvoo.
Applications for 2023 are accepted until October 15, 2022. The online application includes uploading an audition video where you explain why you want to serve as a performing missionary, and where you demonstrate your abilities related to the role you are applying for. Here is a preview of the prompts for the audition video:
Applications are due by October 15, 2022. All applicants will receive notification about callbacks by November 1.
Callbacks will take place on November 12, 2022. For those who live less than 3 hours away from Salt Lake City, you may attend callbacks in-person at a church building to be announced. If you live farther than 3 hours away, your callback will be held virtually.
Notification will be sent to callback candidates about their acceptance status by early December. At that time, accepted candidates will receive instructions on how to complete a senior service missionary application. They will then be issued a call by their stake president and be set apart in January 2023 to begin their 12 months of service.
If you have previously served as a performing missionary and would like to assist with an upcoming fireside, please contact youngperformingmissionaries@ChurchofJesusChrist.org . You may be asked to greet visitors, participate in a musical number, or share your experiences as a performing missionary.

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Stephen was born in Tokyo, a third generation missionary in Japan. Sarah was born in Tennessee. They met while attending Covenant Seminary and married in 1977 after both completed their programs. The Youngs have two married children and four grandchildren.
Stephen and Sarah spent eight-and-a-half years of church planting in Japan under World Presbyterian Missions and MTW. From 1987 the Youngs were on loan to Mission to North America, working with the Westminster Japanese Church in Atlanta, Ga.
In 1991 the Youngs went to Melbourne, Australia, to begin a Japanese language church in cooperation with the Presbyterian Church of Victoria. They also established bridges between the Presbyterian Church of Australia and the Presbyterian Church in Japan by inviting Japanese ministers to participate in the work and by encouraging Australians to minister in Japan. In 2000 the Japanese ministry was placed into the hands of a successor. While ministering in Melbourne Sarah did some devotional writing that eventually became Jesus Calling. In 2001 the Young's mission was to establish a similar Japanese ministry in Perth, Western Australia. In cooperation with a Presbyterian church a Japanese church was formed.
In 2013 Steve and Sarah Young moved to Nashville, Tenn., and are currently ministering to the Japanese people through a multi-cultural PCA church in Cool Springs, Franklin.
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