The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Zimbabwe refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and its members in Zimbabwe. In 1975, there were 689 members in Zimbabwe. In 2022, there were 38,289 members in 91 congregations, in 8 stakes.[1]
Limited missionary contact began in Zimbabwe (what was Southern Rhodesia) in the 1930s, but the first convert was not baptized until 1951. Missionary work was limited until after the church's 1978 Revelation on Priesthood which allowed blacks to hold the priesthood.
Gordon B. Hinckley visited Zimbabwe and spoke to members on February 18, 1998.[2]
In April 2016 Thomas S. Monson announced the Church would build a temple in Zimbabwe.[3]
More than 4,000 people turned out to hear Russell M. Nelson speak on April 17, 2018 during his visit to Zimbabwe.[4]
As of October 2023, the following stakes and districts were located within Zimbabwe
| Stake/District | data-sort-type=date | Organized | Mission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bindura Zimbabwe Stake | 22 Apr 2012 | Zimbabwe Harare | |
| Bulawayo Zimbabwe Stake | 20 Mar 2005 | Zimbabwe Bulawayo | |
| Gweru Zimbabwe Stake | 26 Oct 2003 | Zimbabwe Bulawayo | |
| Harare Zimbabwe Stake | 12 Dec 1999 | Zimbabwe Harare | |
| Harare Zimbabwe East Stake | 4 Dec 2016 | Zimbabwe Harare | |
| Harare Zimbabwe Marimba Park Stake | 8 Jun 2008 | Zimbabwe Harare | |
| Harare Zimbabwe South Stake | 15 Jun 2014 | Zimbabwe Harare | |
| Kadoma Zimbabwe District | 10 Dec 2017 | Zimbabwe Harare | |
| Mutare Zimbabwe Stake | 19 Mar 2000 | Zimbabwe Harare | |
| Nkulumane Zimbabwe Stake | 2 Jun 2013 | Zimbabwe Bulawayo |
Zimbabwe was part of the South Africa Johannesburg Mission until the Zimbabwe Harare Mission was created in July 1987. In 2018, the mission was split to create the Zimbabwe Bulawayo Mission.
See main article: Harare Zimbabwe Temple. On April 3, 2016 the Harare Zimbabwe Temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson. As of January 4, 2021, the temple was under construction. Once complete it will be dedicated and open for services.