Church reports record growth as converts reach all-time high

The global religious landscape is undergoing notable changes, with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reporting significant growth. Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles highlighted this trend during a seminar for new mission leaders at the Provo Missionary Training Center. In 2024, 308,000 people joined the Church, marking an increase of about 50,000 from the previous year and setting a record for convert baptisms over any 12-month period in its history.

Elder Cook emphasized that each region has seen at least a 20% rise in convert baptisms during early 2025 compared to the same time in 2024. He stated, “This is remarkable,” adding that these developments are tailored to regional needs and circumstances.

New members are reportedly attending services more frequently, with technological advances aiding efforts to reengage past learners resulting in nearly 40,000 baptisms last year. Elder Cook attributed this growth to divine intervention: “We thank the Lord for allowing us to witness His hand in these remarkable outcomes.”

Personal stories shared on social media illustrate how individual lives have been impacted by joining the Church. Alphanso from Liberia found faith through missionaries he met in San Diego; Idrienne from Washington D.C., after an exhaustive search for spiritual belonging; and Ali who discovered a deeper understanding of God’s love after moving to Utah.

The Church's statistics reveal unprecedented membership numbers: over 17.5 million members worldwide with more than $1.45 billion spent on humanitarian projects in 2024 alone. FamilySearch continues connecting families globally with over 20 billion searchable names archived.

Enrollment rates are also rising within educational systems associated with the Church — including seminaries and institutes — as noted by Elder Clark G. Gilbert: “When you hear these narratives...the highest percentage ever...are attending seminary.” Significant increases have been observed across U.S.-based institutions like BYU–Idaho which recorded its largest class yet (22,904 students).

Elder D. Todd Christofferson attributes such developments to divine influence: “The Lord is working...Their faith is growing.” President Russell M. Nelson remains optimistic about future prospects stating simply but profoundly: “The best is yet to come.”