Mission duration possibly changing soon?

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My step daughter’s boyfriend is currently serving a mission. Someone he knows just received a mission call, and it said the duration of his mission would be announced in conference.

Anyone know about this?

Just curious. I was one of the few who served 18 months, in Hong Kong by the way. I would love to go back and see the temple there, it stands where the old mission home used to be.

I think a shorter mission may influence more young men to serve, but there was a concern before about how it impacted those who learned a language. Of course sister missionaries serve 18 months currently and seem to be fine.

God bless,

[abijah]

My step daughter’s boyfriend is currently serving a mission. Someone he knows just received a mission call, and it said the duration of his mission would be announced in conference.

Anyone know about this?

Just curious. I was one of the few who served 18 months, in Hong Kong by the way. I would love to go back and see the temple there, it stands where the old mission home used to be.

I think a shorter mission may influence more young men to serve, but there was a concern before about how it impacted those who learned a language. Of course sister missionaries serve 18 months currently and seem to be fine.

God bless,

I could see how some could benefit. I think flexibility is beneficial to the missionary program. Ultimately I know many young men who could personally benefit from such a call.

[Col. Flagg]

Heard reports of the same thing for October, 2018 conference but nothing.