Bolivia Cochabamba Mission

Bolivia Cochabamba Mission

Mission Website(s)

LDS Mission Network (P. Eric Huber)

Facebook--LDS Mission Quest

Missionary Site(s)

LDS Mission Network

MissionSite Net--Sister Jessica Garcia 2007-2009

MissionSite Net--Elder and Sister Kent and Gloria Robertson 2008-2010

Dr. David Benson

Quinn Bingham 2003-2005

James Peterson 2001-2003

Brian Healey 1998-1999

Jason Pyrah 1998-1990

Amber Lianne White Robbins 2002-2003

Matt Hood

Joseph Young 1997-1998

Sharon Metcalf DeFigueiredo 1984-1985

Jonathan E. Portie 2001-2003

Obituary: Grant Mathias Reeder (former temple missionary) 26 February 2004

Pictures

LDS Mission Network

MissionSite Net--Sister Jessica Garcia

President(s)

Into All the World: Interview with President Miguel Tenorio


La Mision Bolivia

“New Mission Presidents Now in Place,” (Miguel Angel Tenorio Dominguez) Liahona, Aug. 2008, N4–N5

“New Mission Presidents Now in Place,” (Miguel Angel Tenorio Dominguez) Ensign, July 2008, 77–78

"New Area Seventies," (former mission president Daniel A. Moreno) Church News [Saturday, 22 April 2006].

"Changes in Presidency of the Seventy," (former mission president and member of First Quorum of Seventy F. Melvin Hammond given emeritus status) Church News [Saturday, 8 October 2005].

“New Mission Presidents Begin Service,” (Ronald E. Dalene) Ensign, July 2005, 75–76

“New Mission Presidents Begin Service,” (Ronald E. Dalene) Liahona, July 2005, N3–N4

"New Temple Presidents," (former mission president F. Melvin Hammond called as president Washington D.C. Temple) Church News [Saturday, 18 June 2005].

"Mission Presidents for 122 Missions," (new mission president Ronald E. Dalene, former mission president Terry F. Calton) Church News [Saturday, 26 February 2005].

"New Mission Presidents," (Ronald Emmett Dalene) Church News [Saturday, 29 January 2005].

"New Temple Presidents," (former mission president Roberto Rubio Ramirez called as temple president Bogota Columbia Temple) Church News [Saturday, 19 October 2002].

"New Mission Presidents," (Terry Frank Calton) Church News [Saturday, 23 March 2002].

"New and Returning Mission Presidents," (new mission president Terry Frank Calton, former mission president Daniel Arnoldo Moreno) Church News [Saturday, 9 March 2002].

"New Mission Presidents," (Daniel A. Moreno) Church News [Saturday, 20 March 1999].

"Center stage: New and returning mission presidents," (new mission president Daniel Arnoldo Moreno, former mission president Timothy Lee Parker," Church News [Saturday, 9 March 1999].

"New Mission Presidents," (Timothy L. Parker) Church News [Saturday, 6 April 1996].

"New and Returning Mission Presidents," (To be announced, former mission president Roberto Rubio) Church New [Saturday, 16 March 1996].

"New and Returning Mission Presidents," (new mission president Daniel Arnoldo Moreno, former mission president Timothy Lee Parker) Church News [Saturday, 6 March 1999].

"New Missionary Training Center Presidents," (former mission president Joseph W. Cook called as president of the Lima Peru MTC) Church News [Saturday, 13 December 1997].

"New Mission Presidents," (Timothy Lee Parker) Church News [Saturday, 6 April 1996].

“Five Seventies Added to First Quorum,” (F. Melvin Hammond) Ensign, May 1993, 97–98

"New Callings," (former misssion president F. Melvin Hammond called to First Quorum of Seventy) Church News [Saturday, 10 April 1993].

"New Mission Presidents," (Roberto Rubio) Church News [Saturday, 13 February 1993].

"New Mission Presidents," (Heber Omar Diaz) Church News [Saturday, 21 April 1990].

"Worldwide Missions: 122 Leaders Assigned," (new mission president Hebert Omar Diaz, former mission president Harrell G. Fallis) Church News [Saturday, 31 March 1990].

Gerry Avant, "The Joy of Serving Surpasses All Else: 'We Will Leave Our Homes, Not Look Back," (former mission president F. Melvin Hammond now member of First Quorum of Seventy) Church News [Saturday, 3 June 1989].

“Elder F. Melvin Hammond of the Second Quorum of the Seventy,” (former mission president) Ensign, May 1989, 95

"New calls: Second Quorum of the Seventy created; 12 new general authorities sustained," (former mission president F. Melvin Hammond called as new member of the First Quorum of the Seventy) Church News [Saturday, 8 April 1989].

“Four New Missions Created, New Mission Presidents Called,” (F. Melvin Hammond) Ensign, July 1984, 76–77

Blog(s)

Church Growth: LDS Church Pulls North American Missionaries Out of Bolivia (16 September 2008)

Runtu's Rincon

Cumorah.Org--Misioneros Norteamericanos son Evacuados de Bolivia 19 September 2008

Call Me On A Mission (Brady)

Elder Joshua Keith Dickson

Global Mormonism: Bolivia

Articles

"North American Missionaries Leave Bolivia as Precaution," LDS Newsroom [16 September 2008].

"LDS missionaries leave Bolivia: They're sent to Peru in wake of civil unrest," Deseret News [Tuesday, 16 September 2006].

“The Church in … Bolivia,” Liahona, June 2008, 48

Aaron Shill, "Missionary Food Stories," (Elder Tyler Allen shares recipe for patasca) Mormon Times 21 February 2008

"Wins Army Competition," (former missionary Travis Roberts 2004-2005) Church News [Saturday, 21 October 2006].

"38 New Area Seventies, 37 Are Released," (former missionary Rene J. Cabrera released as Area Seventy) Church News [Saturday, 9 April 2005].

"Missionaries in Bolivia distribute hygiene kits for children," Church News [Saturday, 3 July 2004].

Mark L. Grover, "The LDS Church in Latin America: A Bibliography," BYU--HBLL, March 2002.

Gordon B. Hinckley, “Reaching Down to Lift Another,” Liahona, Jan 2002, 60–62, 67

Gordon B. Hinckley, “Reaching Down to Lift Another,” Ensign, Nov 2001, 52

Gordon B. Hinckley, "Perpetual Education Runs on 'Sound Principles'," Church News [Saturday, 13 October 2001].

"Living by the Scriptures," (Elder Rodrigo Huerta) Church News [Saturday, 11 November 2000].

Jerry Johnston, "Traveler's Heart Healed by More than Medicine," (former missionary covered temple dedication) Church News [Saturday, 9 September 2000].

Judy C. Olsen, “Bolivia: A Bounty of Blessings,” Liahona, Aug 2000, 34

“Four More Temples Dedicated,” Ensign, July 2000, 74–76

"Youth Help Bolivian Members," (former missionary Lori Jones) Church News [Saturday, 10 June 2000].

Gordon B. Hinckley, "Dedicatory Prayer: 'Rise to the Glories of the Past," (Cochabamba Temple) Church News [Saturday, 13 May 2000].

Jerry Johnston, "Worthy of the Heart of the People," Church News [Saturday, 13 May 2000].

Nestor Curbelo, "Latin Folk Singer Raises Profile of the Church in Bolivia, Argentina," (Desiderio Arce, mission president Timoty Lee Parker quoted) Church News [Saturday, 26 February 2000].

Nestor Curbelo, "Argentine Folk Singer Has Come a Long Way," Church News [Saturday, 17 July 1999].

Judy C. Olsen, “Bolivia: A Bounty of Blessings,” Ensign, Jun 1999, 22 

“Temple Building Update,” Ensign, July 1998, 76–77 

“Thirteen New Missions Created,” ( The Bolivia Santa Cruz Mission is created from a division of the Bolivia Cochabamba and Bolivia La Paz Missions.) Ensign, Apr. 1998, 76

"New Mission Created; Total Now 331," (The new Bolivia Santa Cruz Mission will be created from a division of the Cochabamba and La Paz missions, giving Bolivia three missions.) Church News [Saturday, 10 January 1998].

John L. Hart, "Faith Paved Way for Temple in Bolivia," Church News [Saturday, 20 September 1997].

Michael K. Bednar Mentioned. Church News [Saturday, 16 August 1997].

"Fourth Quorum of Seventy," (former missionary Rene Juan Cabrera called to Fourth Quorum of Seventy) Church News [Saturday, 12 April 1997].

“President Hinckley Visits South America, Florida, Washington, D.C.,” Ensign, Feb. 1997, 73–76

John L. Hart, "Convert Finds New Life through Gospel Doors," (Mario Eduardo Guzman P.) Church News [Saturday, 8 February 1997].

"From Around the World--Members Enjoy Fruits of Members' Gardens," (Sisters Sara Bybee and Jennifer Schick) Church News [Saturday, 21 December 1996].

"200,000 in Six Nations Hear Prophet," Church News [Saturday, 23 November 1996].

John L. Hart, "Prophet Breaks Ground for New Temples," Church News [Saturday, 23 November 1996].

John L. Hart, "Pioneer Member of the Church Has Been Great Strength in Bolivia," (Jorge L. Pedraja and Carlos L. Pedraja; mentions Elders Craig L. Carpenter and Daniel K. Rime) Church News [Saturday, 15 June 1996].

"New Mission Presidents," (former missionary Victor Hugo Gamero called as mission president Peru Lima East Mission) Church News [Saturday, 9 March 1996].

"New Mission Presidents," (former mission counselor Carlos L. Pedraja called as mission president Argentina Salta Mission) Church News [Saturday, 24 February 1996].

“Temples for Bolivia and Brazil,” Ensign, Apr. 1995, 74

David M. Knotts, "LDS Scouts and Leaders Bask in Worldwide Brotherhood," (Carlos L. Pedraja bishop discusses how one of first missionaries in Bolivia) Church News [Saturday, 11 February 1995].

"Family History Given to Bolivian President," (President Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada given family history by Russell M. Nelson) Church News [Saturday, 5 November 1994].

"New Mission Presidents," (former missionary Rene J. Cabrera B. called as mission president Peru Lima East Mission) Church News [Saturday, 16 January 1993].

Julie A. Dockstadter, "'President'--Title Runs in the Family with Dad and Three Sons," (former missionary Melvyn K. Reeves president of the Arcadia California Stake) Church News [Saturday, 21 September 1991].

Elayne Wells," Centers Prepare Missionaries to be 'Effective Instruments'," (Elder Eguino) Church News [Saturday, 13 January 1990].

Elayne Wells,"Work in South America Continues to Grow," (M. Russell Ballard) Church News [Saturday, 11 November 1989].

"Mission Service Not Unduly Risky," (M. Russell Ballard) Church News [Saturday, 7 October 1989].

"South America North Area: 500 attend building rites," Church News [Saturday, 9 September 1989].

"'Wisely, cautiously,' missionary work proceeds in Bolivia," (M. Russell Ballard Tours missions following slaying of Elders Jeffrey B. Ball and Todd R. Wilson) Church News [Saturday, 24 June 1989].

"She Enriched Lives, Improved Health," (Sister Marian Durtschi) Church News [Saturday, 27 May 1989].

"From Around the World--New Building Approved for Branch," (Sisters Mana Echalar Bevvy and Sobeida Rosario Ferrufino) Church News [Saturday, 3 September 1988].

"Clinics Are Helping Prepare Missionaries," Church News [Saturday, 23 July 1988].

"From Around the World--Church Grows in Border Town," (Sisters Bebby Echalar and Sobeido Ferrufino) Church News [Saturday, 23 July 1988].

“Appointments,” (former mission counselor Carlos Pedraja made Regional Representative) Ensign, June 1988, 79–80

“Seven New Missions Created,” (Bolivia Cochabamba Mission has been divided to create the new Bolivia La Paz Mission) Ensign, March 1988, 76

"New Regional Representative," (former mission counselor Carlos L. Pedraja) Church News [Saturday, 26 March 1988].

"From Around the World--Tinquipaya Town Council Invites Church to build Meetinghouse," Church News [Saturday, 13 February 1988].

"From Around the World-- 2 new missions open," (Bolivia La Paz created from Bolivia Cochabamba Mission) Church News [Saturday, 16 January 1988].

“Church, Members Aid Flood Victims,” (mission president F. Melvin Hammond mentioned) Ensign, Aug. 1986, 77

“Saints of Peru, Bolivia Eager for Temple Blessing,” Ensign, Jan. 1986, 79

“Feedback--The Harvest Continues,” (President and Sister F. Melvin Hammond) New Era, Oct 1985, 3

“Comment--Purifying Water,” (Elder Gerald Smith) Ensign, Jun 1981, 63

“Stakes Total: 1,125 By End of March,” (Bolivia Cochabamba Stake created) Ensign, June 1980, 80

“Feedback--P Day Pleasure,” (Elder David Steele) New Era, Sep 1979, 2

“Nine New Missions Formed, Fifty Mission Presidents Called,” (Bolivia Santa Cruz Mission created from Bolivia La Paz Mission;(DeVere R. McAllister, president, transferred from Bolivia La Paz Mission)) Ensign, Aug. 1977, 76–77 (subsequently became Bolivia Cochabamba Mission)

“Bolivia,” Ensign, Feb 1977, 40

“The Scriptures Mean More When You Can Read Them: Bolivian Saints See the Gospel in Action As They Learn to Read,” Ensign, Apr. 1974, 76

David Mitchell, “Agricultural and Health Services Missionaries: A New Way to Serve the Whole Man,” (Sisters Kathleen Stoddard and Florence Warren) Ensign, Sep 1973, 72

Stories

Bolivia Mission Scrapbook

Wilson Arley Ocampo, “599 Baptisms,” New Era, Aug 2005, 10

Wilson Arley Ocampo, “599 Baptisms,” Liahona, Aug 2005, 16 

Ramiro Ruiz Ceja, “With or without Piranhas,” Liahona, Feb. 2002, 30–32 

Ramiro Ruiz Ceja, “Where Could We Baptize?,” Ensign, Jan. 2002, 70–71 

Christopher Aulepp, “Turnaround,” New Era, Aug 2000, 9 

Sandra Stallings, “The Faith to Obey,” Ensign, Apr 1987, 34 

Sandra Stallings, “The Faith to Obey,” Tambuli, Apr 1987, 25 

Gene R. Cook, “Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ,” Tambuli, Apr 1983, 34

Gene R. Cook, “Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ,” New Era, Oct 1982, 4