Although we think of Mormon pioneers as those who walked from Nauvoo to Utah, those who leave their homeland for another, serving the Lord wherever they live, are also pioneers.

Although not all countries don’t have freedom of religion, the Mormons work with their governments to help their members achieve that right.

Germany has had a challenging history, and the stories of the church in Germany are filled with moments of prayer, inspiration, prophecy, and service. Following are three stories told by the Mormon prophet, Thomas S. Monson, about the church’s growth and work in Germany.