Volume 29, No. 1

Spring 1996

The Spring 1996 Issue addresses the challenges and prospects for Mormonism as it navigates the twenty-first century. In the introduction, Armand L. Mauss frames the discussions on LDS Church dynamics, membership trends, and cultural adaptations. Lowell C. “Ben” Bennion and Lawrence A. Young analyze the Church's expansion from 1950 to 2020, while Gordon and Gary Shepherd delve into growth patterns, church activity, and missionary recruitment. Karl C. Sandberg reflects on evolving interpretations of the Word of God in a modern context. David H. Bailey examines the intersection of science and Mormonism, considering past developments and future possibilities. Wilfried Decoo explores member retention struggles in Europe, particularly as more members leave. Walter E. A. van Beek studies the adaptation of Dutch Mormons to European cultural contexts, and Michael W. Homer provides insights into LDS prospects and challenges in Italy. Collectively, these pieces offer a critical look at the shifting landscape for Mormonism worldwide. And much more!

• Topics
• missionaries, world, intellectualism