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Church Changes Recommendation Process for Missionaries to Allow More to Serve, More Flexibility by Newsroom  | Nov. 16, 2018 From the Church Makes You Think Mormon Life The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced changes to the recommendation process for young missionary candidates. These expanded opportunities will allow more young people to serve as missionaries in various capacities that meet their personal needs or circumstances. A  letter  was sent to Church leaders on November 16 to share these changes. Beginning January 2, 2019, all young men and women in the United States and Canada — including those who may not be able to serve a proselyting mission due to health reasons — will use the same online recommendation process. They will complete recommendation forms, participate in interviews with their local Church leaders and undergo evaluations by medical professionals. Candidates will then receive ...

I found this interesting article in LDS Living, and it is a very personal story about a missionary who had to return home early because of a mental illness.  He really wanted to stay, and received an honorable release.  This article could help anyone who has had to come home early, or friends and family of a missionary with those problems.  I hope we will all be compassionate and loving.  Returned LDS missionary talks about mental illness and early release Published: Wednesday, Jan. 7 2015 5:00 a.m. MST By  Jason F. Wright ,  For the Deseret News View 2 photos » Elder Logan Groll in the Mission Training Center pointing to the Brazil Manaus Mission, the spot of his initial call, in August 2013. Provided by Logan Groll Jason F. Wright For the Deseret News Summary Logan Groll of Winchester, Virginia, is on a new kind of mission. He wants to help other LDS missionaries who've returned home early for health reasons fin...