tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post4046415133446806293..comments2024-03-27T17:28:09.345-06:00Comments on Growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church): Recent Church Growth NewsMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030323360917985701noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-88586319947750036352010-09-30T02:58:32.100-06:002010-09-30T02:58:32.100-06:00I think the difference between DR of the Congo and...I think the difference between DR of the Congo and Nigeria is that the temple in Nigeria only serves Nigeria. A temple in the DR Congo would serve multiple nations that are a far distance from South Africa. Nairobi Kenya is also on a list for proposed temples.Ryan Searcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03492045549474456000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-55898370755750637302010-09-29T18:16:21.233-06:002010-09-29T18:16:21.233-06:00Thanks!Thanks!Ryan Searcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03492045549474456000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-78966523227261579442010-09-29T07:13:23.063-06:002010-09-29T07:13:23.063-06:00I think it is too early to say whether the mission...I think it is too early to say whether the mission realignment was an instance success. It was very atypical compared to previous mission consolidations as several of the missions discontinued had one of the best years ever in 2009, such as the Spain Bilbao Mission. Mission president reiterated that the consolidation came as a result of missions used not to meet high receptivity, but rather provide needed administrative assistance for districts and areas which lack sufficient capable leadership.<br /><br />That being said, I think that several of the new missions were created for that purpose, such as the Retalhuleu Guatemala Mission, and others to meet the high receptivity of their respective populations. Nicaragua has indeed seen tremendous membership growth, but in the past two decades has seen tremendous member inactivity. Missionaries report that member activity rates have improved dramatically in the past year, but we'll have to see whether this will hold. Some district conferences and congregations are setting new records for church attendance. What is really exciting about Nicaragua right now is the large number of unreached areas which are getting missionaries assigned for the first time. We still haven't seen strong congregational growth in Nicaragua this year however as only one new wards and one new branch have been created.<br /><br />The recent growth in the DR Congo has indeed been impressive in all aspects: member-missionary work, local members serving full-time missions, and strong congregational growth rates. So far this year 14 new congregations have been created in the DR Congo, 10 of which were branches. I just received word that additional groups of prospective Latter-day Saints have appeared in the eastern DR Congo in the cities of Uvira, Fizi, and Baraka. In one of these locations, these LDS followers have rented a building and hold meetings three times a week, studying the Bible and Book of Mormon. Who knows how many of these groups are waiting to join the church.<br /><br />The Church owns a large parcel of land in central Kinshasa which I believe without a doubt will become the site for a temple when one is announced. However, Nigeria didn't have its first temple announced until it had nearly 50,000 members and considering DR Congo had almost 24,000 members last year, it may be a while until a temple is built. In the coming decades, I can see three temples built in the country in Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, and Kananga or Luputa.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16030323360917985701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-8919602245655246612010-09-29T07:02:19.546-06:002010-09-29T07:02:19.546-06:00Ryan-
Here's my list of potential Brazilian d...Ryan-<br /><br />Here's my list of potential Brazilian districts to become stakes, with the number of branches per district:<br /><br />Boa Vista Brazil: 5 branches<br />Botucatu Brazil: 7 branches<br />Castanhal Brazil: 5 branches<br />Macae Brazil: 5 branches<br />Nanuque Brazil: 5 branches<br />Planaltina Brazil: 7 branches<br />Rio Verde Brazil: 5 branches<br />Sao Sebastiao Brazil: 5 branches<br />Tres Coracoes Brazil: 8 branches<br /><br />And as for your question about where the next six Peruvian stakes will be, here's my predictions:<br /><br />Arequipa Peru Manuel Prado: 10 wards<br />Barranca Peru: 6 branches<br />Casa Grande Peru: 7 branches<br />Huarez Peru District: 6 branches<br />Lima Peru Canto Grande: 10 wards<br />Lima Peru Villa Salvador: 10 wardsMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16030323360917985701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-2867753445768628462010-09-29T04:34:42.922-06:002010-09-29T04:34:42.922-06:00It appears from early evidence that creating extra...It appears from early evidence that creating extra missions where demand is high ahd consolidating missions where the demand is slow has proving to be a grand success. <br /><br />I have read a great deal of positive posts concerning Nicaragua's growth which is excellent. Splitting one mission into two and then the two missions performing equally as effective individually as the first larger one is extremely positive. Although, the killer question, what is the retention like in this country?<br /><br />I also am very very optimistic in regards to the DR Congo. With such a massive population, such a high growth rate, a seemingly high retention rate and a high congregational increase rate. The church could become a booming hub in this country within years. Surely a temple is on the cards?<br /><br />Thanks for your reporting matt :) as usualTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18251390229042361699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-23344694505656466032010-09-29T01:56:13.212-06:002010-09-29T01:56:13.212-06:00In addition, where do you think the next six Peruv...In addition, where do you think the next six Peruvian stakes will be?Ryan Searcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03492045549474456000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-41017248343842732762010-09-29T01:20:00.802-06:002010-09-29T01:20:00.802-06:00Interesting in how the last few stakes that were c...Interesting in how the last few stakes that were created, 4 of them were 'S' names.<br /><br />What about Brazillian districts to potentially become stakes?Ryan Searcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03492045549474456000noreply@blogger.com