Country Profiles
Bolivia
Missionaries preaching in the Andes Mission arrived in Bolivia in November 1964 and baptized the first convert that December. The first Bolivian to serve a mission for the Church was Desiderio Arce Cano in 1967. He left a singing career in Argentina to serve in his native land. He later presided over a stake (diocese) and a mission for the Church.In recent years, the Church has sponsored humanitarian projects in Bolivia, including village development projects and medical supply donations to hospitals in the country.
| Membership | 163,119 |
|---|---|
| Missions | 3 |
| Temples | 1 |
| Congregations | 247 |
| Family History Centers | 32 |
