1548: Is the Mormon Church in Decline? An Insider Report (2022)

Recently John Dehlin had lunch with a mid-level Mormon church leader along the Wasatch front who was eager to share insider information regarding the statistical and programmatic health of the Mormon church since the COVID-19 epidemic. Topics that were covered include: - The pervasiveness of "faith crisis" issues within Mormon stakes and wards.

The rise of conservative/fundamentalist/"Prepper"/"Trumpers"/anti-vaxxers/Q-Anoners as a source of disaffection from the Mormon church.
Attempts to increase the involvement of women.
How post-COVID Mormon apathy has led to a decline in church activity.
The rise of "PIMO" Mormons (Physically in, mentally out).
The decline of the Mormon youth programs, with a dramatic decline in young men church participation and mission service.

The leader was willing to share activity statistics within his stake to demonstrate the post-COVID decline.

Finally, the source was willing to share information regarding three significant changes at Mormon church headquarters:

The dramatic rise in temple building since Russel M. Nelson became the Mormon prophet, and the effect this is having on the temple department.
A new Mormon temple prep course that will soon be released.
Significant upcoming changes regarding 1 on 1 youth interviews.

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1548: Is the Mormon Church in Decline? An Insider Report (2022)