“Jakarta, Indonesia” Liahona, Mar. 2024.
The Church Is Here
Jakarta, Indonesia
In 1970 the first six missionaries to enter Indonesia baptized the first members, organized the first congregation, and started the process for official recognition of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Several more congregations were formed, and a mission headquarters was established in Jakarta in 1975. Today, the Church in Indonesia has:
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7,560 members (approximately)
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2 stakes, 24 wards and branches, 1 mission
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1 temple announced (Jakarta)
Preparing for the Temple
The Wintolos from Tangerang, Indonesia, were sealed as a family in the Manila Philippines Temple in 2010. Sister Wintolo says, “How happy we were when our beloved prophet announced that there would be a temple in Indonesia. We will continue to pray and prepare ourselves for the presence of the house of the Lord in our country.”
Photograph courtesy of the Wintolo family
More about the Church in Indonesia
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The 1815 volcanic eruption in Indonesia actually played a part in the Restoration of the gospel. Elder Quentin L. Cook explains.
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A teen from Indonesia “serves up” a lesson on hope.
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Former Relief Society General President Linda K. Burton is impressed by the women of faith in Indonesia.
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This author from Indonesia shares 10 signs that you are truly converted to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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The Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price became available as a set in Indonesian in 2010.
Missionaries greet people in the streets.
Primary children gather to sing in Tangerang, Indonesia.
A family spends quality time together outdoors.
Members renew baptismal covenants by partaking of the sacrament in Tangerang, Indonesia.