<P> Young men between the ages of 18 and 25 who meet standards of worthiness are strongly encouraged to consider a two - year , full - time proselytizing mission . This expectation is based in part on the New Testament passage `` Go ye therefore , and teach all nations '' ( Matt . 28 : 19 -- 20 ) . The minimum age had previously been age 19 in most countries until October 6 , 2012 , when church president Thomas S. Monson announced that all male missionaries , regardless of nation , could serve from age 18 . Prior to the announcement , some countries held that male missionaries may be 18 years old because of educational or military requirements . It was also announced that young women may serve beginning at age 19 instead of 21 . In 2007 , approximately 30 % of all 19 - year - old LDS men became Mormon missionaries ; from LDS families that are active in the church , approximately 80 -- 90 % of 19 - year - old men serve a mission . </P>
<P> Young men between the ages of 18 and 25 who meet standards of worthiness are strongly encouraged to consider a two - year , full - time proselytizing mission . This expectation is based in part on the New Testament passage `` Go ye therefore , and teach all nations '' ( Matt . 28 : 19 -- 20 ) . The minimum age had previously been age 19 in most countries until October 6 , 2012 , when church president Thomas S. Monson announced that all male missionaries , regardless of nation , could serve from age 18 . Prior to the announcement , some countries held that male missionaries may be 18 years old because of educational or military requirements . It was also announced that young women may serve beginning at age 19 instead of 21 . In 2007 , approximately 30 % of all 19 - year - old LDS men became Mormon missionaries ; from LDS families that are active in the church , approximately 80 -- 90 % of 19 - year - old men serve a mission . </P>
what is the age limit to go on an lds mission
what is the age limit to go on an lds mission
18
18