Andres Gonzalez, 19, represents the modern missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Los Angeles. The church has adapted its missionary practices, encouraging the use of social media and community service, and loosening rules on dress codes and communication. These changes have made missionary work more attractive and realistic for young members. The pandemic further accelerated the shift to online evangelism, resulting in a significant increase in the number of missionaries. Despite these changes, the core principles of missionary work remain, with the tradition being a rite of passage for young Latter-day Saints.