Salt Lake City has only 1 Christian church for every 10,000 people.
“I spent my church life as a Mormon before I knew the Lord’s grace. But my Mormon background deceived me for years. I thought I was following God. It was Jesus that freed my soul not a church, not by my own works, but by God's free gift to those who call upon the very name of Jesus. That’s how simple it is.”
ToddEx Mormon | Jesus Follower
Not Exactly
But isn’t Mormonism the same as Christianity?
Some Numbers and History
Salt Lake City, Utah and Mormonism
In July of 1847 the first Mormon pioneers arrived in what would become Salt Lake City, Utah. After them followed at least 236 pioneer companies of approximately 60,000 people. Temple Square is visited by nearly 5 million people annually. In addition to the Salt Lake Temple 12 other temples dot the state. Four more temples are announced, under construction or being remodeled.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (The Mormon Church) is far reaching in the state of Utah. They own 4,824 wards (churches) and operate 170 family history centers, a crucial part of their religion due to ordinances performed on behalf of deceased family members.
The Salt Lake City region has the youngest population in the U.S., the highest birthrate in the U.S., the most educated adult workforce, and the lowest number of gospel preaching churches per person of any state in the country.
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Why?
Our Heart for Mormons.
Mormons believe that they are Christians. People have different definitions of that word, but the point is that when Mormonism is too much to bear, Mormons turn away from God altogether. Most don’t realize that there is any alternative other than atheism, and many have never met a born-again Christian.
Our heart is to share the redemptive, grace-filled Gospel with young Mormons so that they can experience an eternal life full of freedom and joy with Jesus. We want to expose them to the love of Jesus and present the truthful narrative of Jesus’ work throughout history.
How Can I Get Involved?
We believe it's so much more than just donating to "our thing".
No, really. We truly believe that you can partner with us to bring the Gospel to Mormons in Utah and right where you are! Since we’ve begun this journey many friends have reached out to tell us that they’ve met a Mormon or that they’ve become more aware of Mormon influences throughout our culture. One friend was even visited at home by the same young Mormon women that first visited our apartment!
The Bible says in Matthew 6:21 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” We believe that by partnering with us financially your heart will open to what God is doing in the Mormon community. Going against the tide of American independence, we are entering into a mutually dependent relationship, because after all how can we go without you sending, and how can you send without us going? Would you pray about partnering with us financially so that together we can make a difference in the lives of Mormons around the country?
“The history of missions is a history of prayer. Everything vital to the success of the world’s evangelization hinges on prayer.”
- John Mott
We believe in the supernatural and we believe that it will take a supernatural move of God to see breakthrough in Salt Lake City. This cannot be done without your prayers. While money may provide physical provision, your prayers are essential to sustain and empower the Gospel in Salt Lake City. We can’t imagine entering into this battlefield without you and we don’t want to. Even on our first day ever in Salt Lake City we felt a massive presence of evil as we explored the valley. It was an immediate snapshot as to the gravity of the spiritual warfare we will experience in the future.
We want to equip you to pray for us, specifically on up to date, relevant events going on in our lives. We will provide prayer updates via email and other means of communication. Please stay up to date with us and with what God is doing in the lives of Mormons in Salt Lake City.