85,000 non-LDS students now study faith with Latter-day Saints
August 15, 2026 at 5:05 AM MT · via Deseret News · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
Deseret News reports that more than 85,000 students of other faiths now attend LDS seminary and institute programs worldwide, nearly double the enrollment from two years ago. Church officials attributed the growth to Latter-day Saint youth inviting friends to join them. The story frames the numbers as evidence of successful outreach and the programs' appeal beyond the LDS community.
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- Church Newsroom →August 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM MT
- ABC4 Utah →August 13, 2026 at 9:35 AM MT
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