Resources
The Church has built real programs, tools, and content for this stage of life. Here are the best ones — organized by the same seven areas as the checklist.
Spiritual Foundation
Build the daily habits that anchor everything else.
Gospel Library App
AppScriptures, General Conference talks, Come Follow Me, manuals, and study tools — all in one place. The most used app on any covenant-keeper's phone.
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Come Follow Me
StudyThe official weekly scripture study program for individuals and families. Structured, consistent, and free.
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General Conference
TalksTwice a year, Church leaders speak directly to members. Every talk is archived and searchable by topic. Start here when you need direction.
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Full Scriptures Online
ScripturesThe Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price — fully searchable, free, and available in dozens of languages.
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Testimony — Gospel Topics
ArticleWhat a testimony is, how it grows, and why it matters. A grounding read for anyone figuring out what they actually believe.
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Institute of Religion
ProgramFree weekly religion classes specifically for YSAs — covering scripture, doctrine, and gospel living. One of the best community hubs available to you. Find your nearest program and just show up.
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Meetinghouse Finder
ToolFind your nearest ward or YSA branch. Look up sacrament meeting times and get directions.
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Ordinances & Covenants
Understand what you've already committed to — and prepare for what comes next.
Institute Temple Preparation Course
InstituteA dedicated Institute course specifically designed to prepare YSAs for the temple endowment. One of the most valuable things you can do before going. Free, taught by trained instructors, and available at most Institute locations.
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Temple Locator
ToolFind temples worldwide, view schedules, and plan visits. The Church is building more temples than ever — one is probably closer than you think.
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Patriarchal Blessings
ArticleWhat patriarchal blessings are, who gives them, and how to receive one. One of the most personal documents you'll ever have.
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The Endowment
ArticleAn overview of the temple endowment — the covenants, the meaning, and what to expect. Read before you go, and revisit after.
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Baptisms for the Dead
ArticleThe doctrinal basis and practical process for proxy baptisms. A great starting point for temple worship.
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Covenants — Gospel Topics
ArticleA deep look at what covenants are, why they matter, and how they shape your relationship with God.
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The Sabbath Day
ArticleDoctrine and practical guidance on making Sunday meaningful — without a rigid checklist of dos and don'ts.
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Self-Reliance
The Church has built serious, free programs to help you get financially stable, educated, and employed.
PathwayConnect — Starts with Institute
InstitutePathwayConnect is BYU-Pathway's on-ramp program and it begins with Institute-style religion courses combined with foundational college skills. It's how thousands of YSAs have gone from uncertain about college to enrolled in an accredited degree — starting at under $75/month.
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Church Self-Reliance Programs
ProgramFree courses in personal finances, starting a business, finding employment, and more. Taught locally in wards and online. Genuinely life-changing.
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Personal Finances Course
CourseThe Church's structured course on budgeting, debt, emergency funds, and financial goals. Free, practical, and faith-grounded.
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BYU-Pathway Worldwide
EducationAffordable, accredited online certificates and degrees through BYU. Designed for working adults. Less than $75/month to start. One of the best-kept secrets in Church education.
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Ensign College
EducationA Church-owned college in Salt Lake City offering two- and four-year degrees. Affordable tuition, career-focused programs, and a strong LDS community.
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Employment Resources
CareerJob search help, resume coaching, and career guidance through the Church's self-reliance network. Ask your bishop or stake about resources near you.
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Education — Gospel Topics
ArticleThe doctrinal foundation for why education matters — not just career prep, but lifelong learning as a spiritual practice.
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Service & Leadership
Service is how you find your people and build a life bigger than yourself.
Institute Student Leadership
InstituteMost Institute programs have student councils and class presidencies — real leadership opportunities where you organize activities, serve classmates, and build skills. Ask your Institute director how to get involved.
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JustServe
ToolFind volunteer opportunities near you — from Church-sponsored to community nonprofits. Search by location, date, and interest. The easiest way to start serving beyond your calling.
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Ministering
ProgramThe Church's official guide to ministering — not just visiting, but actually knowing and caring for people. Includes resources for companionships and leaders.
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FamilySearch
ToolThe world's largest free genealogy platform, owned by the Church. Find family names, connect history, and do meaningful temple work for real people.
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Service — Gospel Topics
ArticleWhy service matters doctrinally — not obligation, but transformation. A grounding read for anyone wondering why they should serve.
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Relationships & Community
This decade is relational. The Church has real resources for the real things.
Institute — Your Best Community Option
InstituteNo other program puts as many YSAs who share your values in the same room every week. Institute socials, devotionals, and class discussions are where real friendships and relationships happen. Show up consistently and it changes everything.
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Young Adults — Official Church Page
YSAEvents, resources, and content built specifically for YSAs. Find activities, devotionals, and connection points in your area.
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Dating, Courtship, and Marriage
ArticlePractical and doctrinal guidance on dating with purpose — no gimmicks, no pressure, just honest counsel from people who've thought about it carefully.
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Mental Health Resources
ResourceThe Church's official mental health content — including guidance for anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. Normalizes getting help. Worth bookmarking.
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Forgiveness — Gospel Topics
ArticleHow forgiveness works, why it's for you as much as the other person, and the path through hard relationships.
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Family — Gospel Topics
ArticleThe doctrinal foundation for family relationships — useful whether your family is strong or complicated.
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Personal Development
You're building a life. These are tools for building it well.
Institute Elective Courses
InstituteBeyond scripture study, Institute offers electives in Church history, doctrine, family history, and leadership. Taking an elective in something you're genuinely curious about is one of the best personal development moves available to a YSA.
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BYU-Pathway Worldwide
EducationStart with a certificate, grow into a degree. Designed for people in the real world — working, serving, adulting. Less than $75/month.
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Self-Reliance Programs
ProgramCourses in education, employment, and entrepreneurship. The 'Starting and Growing My Business' course is particularly strong for early careers.
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Health — Word of Wisdom
ArticleThe doctrinal and practical guidance on physical health — more relevant now than when it was revealed.
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Media — Gospel Topics
ArticlePractical counsel on managing media, screens, and social media in a way that serves your life rather than consuming it.
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Moral Standards
ArticleA clear articulation of LDS moral standards — not as a list of rules, but as a framework for becoming who you want to be.
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Mission Door
If the answer changes, the path is clear. Here's what you'd need to know.
Institute Mission Preparation Course
InstituteA structured course taught through Institute specifically for those preparing to serve. Covers doctrine, practical preparation, and the spiritual foundation you'll need. One of the best ways to get ready, regardless of your timeline.
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What Is a Mission?
OverviewAn honest, complete overview of full-time missionary service — age requirements, the call process, what to expect, and how to prepare.
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Service Missions
OptionA full-time option for members with physical, mental, or emotional health needs that make traditional missions difficult. Meaningful, real, and officially supported.
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Mission Preparation
PrepHow to prepare spiritually, physically, and practically — whether you're starting now or considering it for later.
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MissionChecklist.com
CompanionOur companion site — built for those actively preparing for full-time service. Same heart, mission-specific focus.
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