President Lane Steinagel and his wife, Jennefer, recently returned from Kiev, Ukraine. With a new temple almost completed, Saints in Ukraine continue to further mission work.  The Steinagel’s share with us their experiences and testimony-building stories from their time spent together as he presided over the Ukraine Kiev Mission.

President Poghosyan talks a little about himself and his conversion to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He discusses the growth of the Church in Armenia and shares some stories about the members there, the challenges they face, and blessings they have received.

Paul Woodland, who served in the France/Belgium Mission as a young man, discusses what it was like to return as a mission president. Paul also discusses the growth of the Church in Europe as well as experiences he had while working with the missionaries and members there.

Robert and Mary Ann Winegar talk with Tim Taggart about the experiences they had while serving in Cambodia. They give some insight about the culture in Cambodia and how it influenced missionary work.

Recently returned mission president Lynn Poulsen and his wife, Ardith, share some of their experiences while serving in Norway. President Poulsen served as a young man in Norway and returned as a mission president in 2006. The Poulsens talk about the missionaries they served with and the culture of Norway.

The Nielsons talk with Tim Taggart from their home in Blanding, Utah, after recently returning from Taiwan, where Norman presided over the Taiwan Taipei Mission. They share a little bit about their background and give a little insight into the culture of Taiwan and how that influences missionary work there.

The Seals share how missionary work is going in the Bible belt, where Kent presided over the Oklahoma Tulsa Mission. They also tell a little bit about themselves, their family, and the great experiences they had with the missionaries and members while serving in Oklahoma.

Interview with Valentin Nunez—President Valentin Nunez talks a little about himself and his family. He talks about Chile, its people, and its culture. They also talk about the missionaries and their work there, and they testify of the truth of the work.

Interview with Craig and Candice Terry—Craig and Candice Terry tell a little about themselves and their family. They talk about Portugal, where Craig presided over the Portugal Lisbon Mission. They also talk about the missionaries and their work there, and they testify of the truth of the work.

Interview with Donald and Jane Pugh—Donald and Jane Pugh tell a little about themselves and their family. They talk about Pennsylvania, where Donald presided over the Pennsylvania Harrisburg Mission. They also talk about the missionaries and their work there, and they testify of the truth of the work.

Interview with Peter and Sheena Joyce—The Joyces tell a little about themselves and their family. They are both from Britain, and they met in Oxford when Brother Joyce was studying there. His call to preside over a mission came as a surprise. Most missionary companionships in Utah are assigned to about one to six stakes, which is one of the reasons many Latter-day Saints in Utah are unaware of how much missionary work is being done there.

Interview with Brad and Debbie Farnsworth—The Farnsworths tell a little about themselves and their family. They talk about Spanish culture, Spaniards’ love for their families, and the mixture of heritage and modernity there. The temple holds an important place in Spain, where Brad presided over the Spain Madrid Mission. The Farnsworths discuss the missionaries serving, and they give advice to young men and women who are preparing to be missionaries.

Interview with Karl and Gunda Lee Dodge—The Dodges discuss their experiences as Karl presided over the Thailand mission. They talk about the land, the people, the Church, and the changes that have occurred since Karl was a young missionary more than 30 years ago.

Interview with Ruben Andrés Concha Leiva—Concepción Chile Stake—President Concha briefly discusses his growing up in the Church, followed by his mission. About five years ago he moved to Concepción, where he was called to be a stake president. President Concha relates the excitement in Chile upon hearing the announcement of a new temple, and he talks about the help that leaders of the Church plan to give in order to prepare people to enter the temple.

Interview with Allen and Fern Kay Hill—The Hills talk about their experiences as Allen presided over the Japan Tokyo Mission. President Allen Hill was a missionary in Japan in the 1960s, so they discuss how missionary work in Japan has changed since then. Approximately 170 missionaries served in the mission at any given time during the three years the Hills were there. They give advice and testify that going on a mission will change your life.

Interview with President Ciro Schmeil—São Paulo Brazil Penha Stake—President Schmeil talks about his stake, which is in the east part of the city, within the São Paulo East Mission. President Schmeil mentions being raised in the Church and meeting his wife at BYU. He also discusses missionary efforts, the ratio in the stake of Brazilian missionaries to U.S. ones (about 60% are Brazilian), and the importance of the temple. The interview concludes with his testimony of the gospel in English and...

Interview with President Patricio Guiffra Vargas—Santiago Chile La Reina Stake—President Guiffra tells of his conversion story and of many experiences in the Church that have positively influenced him and his family. He discusses the success the La Reina Stake has had with various missionary programs, temple attendance, and the Perpetual Education Fund. The stake president concludes the interview by bearing his testimony in English and then in Spanish.

Interview with Bishop Vyacheslav Vorobyov—Kyiv Ukraine Stake—Bishop Vorobyov tells of his conversion and baptism at the age of 12. He speaks optimistically about the challenge of teaching the gospel in the former Soviet Union, where many people react negatively to religion. Temple worship and sacrifice are discussed, and the interview concludes with Bishop Vorobyov’s testimony.

Interview with President Emrol Gould—Port of Spain Trinidad Stake—President Gould joined the Church just over 20 years ago, and he recently accepted the call to be a stake president. He speaks of balancing the responsibilities of his work as a computer programmer and project manager at a financial company with his ecclesiastical duties. His stake comprises six wards and two branches, with 2,000 members among a population of 1.3 million people. Trinidad is a multi-racial and multi-religious...

Interview with Paul and Sara Peterson—The Petersons talk with Tim Taggart from their home in Virginia after recently returning from Switzerland, where Paul presided over the Switzerland Geneva Mission. They discuss the large number of immigrants who join the Church in Europe, as well as the fewer native European converts. Brother and Sister Peterson mention their joy in getting to know their missionaries and watching them grow. They compliment the preparation of current missionaries and...

Interview with Reid and Diane Robison—Recently returned mission president Reid A. Robinson and Sister Diane Robinson discuss their experiences from serving in the West Indies Mission, which is located in the Caribbean. They give insight into the dynamics of their mission, which includes 10 countries. They also discuss some of their experiences with the missionaries—especially the senior missionaries—as well as the increased growth of the LDS Church in this area.

Interview with Lee and Holly VanDam—President Lee and Sister Holly Van Dam recently returned from serving three years in the China Hong Kong Mission. President Van Dam served there as a young man and returned as the mission president with his wife in 2006. They discuss the amazing growth of the Church there, as well as the changes in Hong Kong. They share interesting facts about the Hong Kong Temple and how it has had an impact on the people who live in that area. They also speak of special...

Interview with Ken and Mary Duvall—Recently returned mission president Kenneth L. Duvall and his wife, Mary, share their love for Spain, missionaries, and members of the Church there. They also relate some of the experiences they had while serving there.

Interview with President Oswaldo Pastore—São Paulo Brazil Jardim da Saúde Stake—President Pastore shares his own conversion story and the blessings the gospel has brought to his life. He also gives insight into the growth of the Church within his stake and the missionary efforts of his stake members.

Interview with President Randall K. Bennett—Russia Samara Mission—President Bennett shares the joys of serving with the missionaries and members in Russia. He explains his responsibility as the mission president and the experience and blessings he has had while working to share the gospel in an area where freedom of religion has only recently been gained.