A transfer is the term used when missionaries are moved or transferred from one area to another, or to home at the completion of their mission. Transfers are held within a
mission generally every six weeks when new missionaries enter the mission from the
Missionary Training Center. Usually held on a
Preparation Day, a select group of missionaries within a mission are moved at the discretion and inspiration of a
mission president. Missionaries are generally notified a few days before in order to prepare for the move. For most missionaries, transfers take place every 3 to 4 months, but the time frame can vary widely. On rare occasions, a non-scheduled or special transfer can occur, due to situations of extreme illness, misconduct, or social issues.
