Resources delineating the geographical boundaries of missions operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, designed for convenient printing, serve as valuable tools for various purposes. These documents depict the specific areas assigned to different missions worldwide. They are utilized to visualize where missionaries are serving at any given time.
The availability of these resources provides several benefits. They aid in understanding the global outreach of the Church and its efforts to share its message. Historians and researchers can utilize them to study the evolution of mission boundaries over time, offering insights into the Church’s growth and adaptation. Members with personal connections to particular missions, such as returned missionaries or family of current missionaries, find these maps useful for reference and connection.
Subsequent sections will elaborate on the different types available, how they are used, and their historical context within the Church’s missionary program.