tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post5832813446024940630..comments2024-03-19T01:34:05.989-06:00Comments on Growth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church): New Stakes Created in Arizona, Brazil, Canada, Ghana, Guatemala, Liberia, Mozambique, Texas, and Washington; New Districts Created in Cote d'Ivoire, Fiji, Guyana, and Mexico; Districts Discontinued in Cambodia, Chile, and PeruMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030323360917985701noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-12032336019791912722017-08-12T00:28:00.611-06:002017-08-12T00:28:00.611-06:00I think that's a possibility, but not for at l...I think that's a possibility, but not for at least 10 years at the earliest. The church is not growing very fast in Flagstaff. I think Arizona won't have another new temple announced for several more years. Apache1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10628779660493754246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-86082987231886783402017-07-06T19:50:31.926-06:002017-07-06T19:50:31.926-06:00According to my rough figures.. you are correct in...According to my rough figures.. you are correct in saying we could use a Temple in Vienna, Austria or Budapest, Hungary soon. The growth in Austria has been slow, but steady for aprox. 100 years. Few stakes/ temples serve our new LDS members in Eastern Europe. thx. (I expect no announcement in that area this year though... maybe in 3-5 years ?)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11502161248673341713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-66680322532642983712017-05-26T21:48:19.476-06:002017-05-26T21:48:19.476-06:00In the meantime, from the states of which you part...In the meantime, from the states of which you particularly made mention, these are my thoughts:<br />Washington: From what I've heard and studied, when Washington gets its next temple, it will be in the city of Tacoma. But apparently the temples already in Washington have not been busy enough to warrant that in the near future. I wouldn't rule it out in the long run, but I don't think it will happen anytime soon.<br />Oregon: I have heard from many that Oregon's next temple will likely be built in Salem. I haven't confirmed that by my own study as of yet, but that's going around.<br />Colorado: If and when Colorado gets another temple, Colorado Springs does feel like the best bet. Again, unless Church growth takes off again in the US, it is anyone's guess how soon any other US temples might be announced.<br />Montana: I have heard from many people that land has been purchased for a temple in Missoula, and it seems very likely that there will be an official announcement within the next 2-3 years, if not before. Aside from any temples that might be announced within the "Mormon corridor", Missoula Montana, and, as noted below, Bentonville Arkansas, will most likely be the next US temples to be announced <br />Nevada: I have heard Henderson floated around as the most likely city for Nevada's next temple. It remains to be seen how much sense that makes.<br />Wyoming: The Church may be waiting to see how busy the Star Valley Wyoming temple will be before another temple is announced there. However, I have heard Evanston and Cheyenne as being among the most likely candidates for Wyoming's second temple, if and when that city is ready for another.<br />Virginia: When I first began to post on my blog about a possible location for the first temple in Virginia, I heard three main cities mentioned as prime candidates for that honor: Richmond, Buena Vista, and one other whose name I cannot recall. My own study has led me to conclude that Richmond is the most likely candidate, and I'm sure it will happen if and when that is warranted.<br />Arkansas: I heard a report from several good Church members familiar with the state who follow Church developments there that land has been purchased for a temple in Bentonville. I know some, Matt included, have suggested Rogers, and that is their right. As for me, I am convinced of the truth of the reports I have received, so once it is warranted, that will be the site of Arkansas's first temple. In fact, unless any other are announced in the "Mormon corridor" before then, Bentonville Arkansas and Missoula Montana are the next most likely US temples.<br />Florida: On my blog, there was much discussion of which city would be home to Florida's third temple. The general concurrence by all, especially those I trust to know about these things, was that Jacksonville would have that honor. The only question is how soon that might happen.<br />Pennsylvania: That state is another where its first temple (In Philadelphia) was just dedicated last year. It may be 3-5 years before we know if that temple is being kept busy enough to warrant having a second one built. Perhaps longer, if this stagnation in growth continues nationwide. If and when another temple is announced, I could see it being for either Pittsburgh or Harrisburg. <br /><br />The blog post to which I included a link above discusses the most likely temples I feel will be announced in the near future. It may need some work in light of additional research I have been able to do. I also recently posted an updated version of my estimated timeline for future temple-related events. I include a link to that. Enjoy! I look forward to the ongoing discussion on this matter, both on this blog and on my own, among other places. Thanks again.<br /><br />http://stokessoundsoff.blogspot.com/2017/05/following-through-on-posting-latest.htmlJames G. Stokeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13331619300918542708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-39419166624853211942017-05-26T21:48:00.672-06:002017-05-26T21:48:00.672-06:00Chris, I am glad you started the conversation agai...Chris, I am glad you started the conversation again about where new temples might potentially be announced, particularly in the United States. I have recently on my blog published my thoughts about what, if any, new temples we might see announced in the near future, whether during next conference or in a subsequent one. With the report of stagnated growth of the Church in the US, it is unclear when or even if any new temples will subsequently be announced. So I include a link to that blog post that discusses those possibilities.<br /><br />http://stokessoundsoff.blogspot.com/2017/05/initial-predictions-for-october-2017.html<br /><br />Now, regarding your suggestion of a possible temple for Flagstaff Arizona, I agree that that city will likely be the site of the next Arizona temple, but I will say that, for myself, I agree fully with the statement of leaders who have said that Arizona has the temples they need for the immediate future. Arizona is a "Mormon stronghold", so it might happen, but it doesn't seem likely for the near future, especially in light of the fact that the Snowflake Temple district, under which that city falls, currently only has 13 stakes. If and when that changes, I have every confidence that Flagstaff will get a temple.James G. Stokeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13331619300918542708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-64557854877189199262017-05-17T19:05:53.905-06:002017-05-17T19:05:53.905-06:00Would a Mexicali temple make more sense with issue...Would a Mexicali temple make more sense with issues if the border? Like Ciudad Juarez?Eduardohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05019747288076783700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-55382375265299722832017-05-17T10:20:23.206-06:002017-05-17T10:20:23.206-06:00I could see a Yuma Temple at some point if their s...I could see a Yuma Temple at some point if their stake split, which temple district could include Lake Havasu AZ Stake, El Centro CA Stake, and the Mexicali and Sun Luis Mexico Stakes. So 6 or 7 stakes near the Colorado River. OC Surferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09359767278375204699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-79973246006881289522017-05-12T10:42:33.367-06:002017-05-12T10:42:33.367-06:00From Railroad Pass to Skye Canyon exit takes 50 mi...From Railroad Pass to Skye Canyon exit takes 50 minutes in good traffic, maybe less if 215 by the Airport and 15 by the Strip is not congested, not used but 515 is. May take another ten minutes from the freeway as it turns south before even coming close to Nellis which is a couple of majors west of it.Jim Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06692368202247687591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-41548884474312684992017-05-12T09:28:20.780-06:002017-05-12T09:28:20.780-06:00It seems that this is real growth. High baptism ra...It seems that this is real growth. High baptism rate with high retention. Unlike the countries of Latin America have been with high baptism rates, but low retention.L. Chris Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18292490633853296086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-77352808478115752892017-05-12T00:53:47.524-06:002017-05-12T00:53:47.524-06:00I see another temple in the Dallas Area of in Aust...I see another temple in the Dallas Area of in Austin before another in Metro Las Vegas. Las Vegas has an 80,000 square foot temple essentially twice as big as Dallas but roughly equal number of stakes. Also I have plotted I t and no where in the Las Vegas Valley is more than a 40 minute drive from the temple. The stake number is below that in Lima and the temple is much larger.John Pack Lamberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05086707132348039415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-9615968666859364802017-05-12T00:48:30.597-06:002017-05-12T00:48:30.597-06:00That is the number served by the Detroit Temple an...That is the number served by the Detroit Temple and more than for most temples in Canada. Still Nigeria has 42 stakes and 1 temple.John Pack Lamberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05086707132348039415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-25535496348800446952017-05-11T16:53:56.339-06:002017-05-11T16:53:56.339-06:00I just watched a big rig driver yesterday cross th...I just watched a big rig driver yesterday cross the Idaho panhandle. The major population center is Spokane, and the metro area does go into Idaho at Post Falls, You are through Idaho in about another hour at normal travel speeds on I-90 unless there is bad winter weatherJim Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06692368202247687591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-1473198263617143972017-05-11T16:38:33.261-06:002017-05-11T16:38:33.261-06:00The possibility of another temple in northern Ariz...The possibility of another temple in northern Arizona in flagstaff would happen after the temples in mesa and Phoenix are above capacity from more stake growth in the valley. Probably at least 15 or so new stakes beyond what exists now. The west valley is basically maxed out for stake creations right now from the four created last year.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209264963980372269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-44634432670453024342017-05-11T15:49:08.063-06:002017-05-11T15:49:08.063-06:003 Largest countries in West Africa
Nigeria 500 co...3 Largest countries in West Africa <br />Nigeria 500 congregations end 2016<br />May 2017 538 est at least 380 by end 2017<br />Ghana 288 congregations est 300 by end 2017<br />Ivory Coast 200 congregations on April 27, 2017. Bryansb1984https://www.blogger.com/profile/01188210431454868034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-10839735271703514712017-05-11T15:48:07.234-06:002017-05-11T15:48:07.234-06:003 Largest countries in West Africa
Nigeria 500 co...3 Largest countries in West Africa <br />Nigeria 500 congregations end 2016<br />May 2017 538 est at least 380 by end 2017<br />Ghana 288 congregations est 300 by end 2017<br />Ivory Coast 200 congregations on April 27, 2017. Bryansb1984https://www.blogger.com/profile/01188210431454868034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-31013350369002414622017-05-11T15:04:21.778-06:002017-05-11T15:04:21.778-06:00The closest temple to the Idaho panhandle is Spoka...The closest temple to the Idaho panhandle is Spokane WA. I think another temple in that current district could be in Missoula MT. L. Chris Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18292490633853296086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-73660746346378181922017-05-11T14:24:51.602-06:002017-05-11T14:24:51.602-06:00Same with Idaho, it would be nice to see temples b...Same with Idaho, it would be nice to see temples built near Idaho's panhandle Bryansb1984https://www.blogger.com/profile/01188210431454868034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-37174407712370810112017-05-11T13:54:48.565-06:002017-05-11T13:54:48.565-06:00The most likely places of the ones you listed. L. ...The most likely places of the ones you listed. L. Chris Jones, are Virginia (Richmond is my bet), Arkansas (Rogers/Bentonville area), and Colorado (Colorado Springs). Pittsburgh, Las Vegas #2, Tacoma, Jacksonville, and possibly Montana have all been areas I would call unlikely dark horses. I don't see a sensible route to another WY or OR temple this decade. <br />The only temples Pres Hinckley predicted that haven't been announced yet are the southwest Salt Lake valley; Singapore; and Maracaibo, Venezuela; I rank those up with Nicaragua and Virginia for upcoming temple announcements.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03356432858705156856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-15347112327928500542017-05-11T13:51:50.313-06:002017-05-11T13:51:50.313-06:00Most of Arizona's temples are on the southern ...Most of Arizona's temples are on the southern part of the state. I have been curious of the states to the north (Prescott and above) could support a Temple. L. Chris Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18292490633853296086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-75021614259093459592017-05-11T13:36:10.304-06:002017-05-11T13:36:10.304-06:00This is just my thoughts:
WA- Tacoma
CO- Colorado ...This is just my thoughts:<br />WA- Tacoma<br />CO- Colorado Springs<br />NV- Henderson <br />VA Richmond <br />FL Jacksonville <br />PA Pittsburgh <br />Bryansb1984https://www.blogger.com/profile/01188210431454868034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-47488870793432522222017-05-11T13:28:18.417-06:002017-05-11T13:28:18.417-06:00A General Authority Seventy said in Gilbert (by th...A General Authority Seventy said in Gilbert (by then Tucson was announced), that Arizona was 'well-stocked' with temples. The thing that would precipitate another is if all those built now were to be used to the hilt and Mesa is said to be rather quiet presently since Gilbert and Phoenix were opened. Mesa lost ten stakes to Tucson very recently too in the preparations for the Tucson dedicationJim Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06692368202247687591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-61052451730571564452017-05-11T13:19:15.058-06:002017-05-11T13:19:15.058-06:00Any body think WA, OR, CO, NV, MT, WY, VA, AR, FL,...Any body think WA, OR, CO, NV, MT, WY, VA, AR, FL, and PA will have other temples announced next few years? What about outside the US? not just the top list.L. Chris Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18292490633853296086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-50302712055023351532017-05-11T10:18:46.542-06:002017-05-11T10:18:46.542-06:00Not completely sold on the idea that a Flagstaff T...Not completely sold on the idea that a Flagstaff Temple will be announced soon, but I do believe that it will probably be the next temple announced in Arizona. It would probably serve 8 stakes if it were built today. Fredrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00877765826416836325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-34666363360033514912017-05-11T07:21:12.562-06:002017-05-11T07:21:12.562-06:00Not sure, according the LDS Family Tree app I use,...Not sure, according the LDS Family Tree app I use, I'm related to about 19 Jim Bairds<br />I even have a nephew named James Baird who was named after my 2nd great father James Madison Flake. Bryansb1984https://www.blogger.com/profile/01188210431454868034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-90423967209546316952017-05-10T23:57:26.615-06:002017-05-10T23:57:26.615-06:00You're not related to Jim Baird from Manti are...You're not related to Jim Baird from Manti are you? He's my uncle. Johnathan Reese Whitinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05271748150823074792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786908254617003646.post-57207289449049822702017-05-10T22:12:44.070-06:002017-05-10T22:12:44.070-06:00Really cool to see this recent growth.
I have nev...Really cool to see this recent growth. <br />I have never been to Linares or Parral but a lot of my companions served there.<br />I can't help but think that with fourth and fifth generations of Chilean Saints, a second temple in the country and more on the distant horizon, this land will still be blessed as promised as prophets and apostles and others have prophesied.<br />For many years I have thought if I somehow had a large amount of money beyond my means, or even reasonably within them, I would go back to areas of Chile like Angol, Mulchen, Coihueco, querida Santa Juana, the city of Conce, Chillan, where I lived and I would take hundreds of them to the farther south to tourist parts that they have never been to. To show them their own country, to see more myself, but more importantly to share it together.<br />Many feel neglected and forgotten; this is how many justify their inactivity and distance from the faith. But many of us, with the accompaniment of the Lord and His Spirit, never have left them and hope to see thousands return in the days and years, even centuries to come.Eduardohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05019747288076783700noreply@blogger.com