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The Rise Of The Church During The Ohio And Missouri Period

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Unit 2 Paper: Daniel Olvera During the Ohio and Missouri period, the church faced numerous challenges, experienced rapid growth, and encountered significant opposition. Several important events unfolded during this time, shaping the church's history and its members' faith. The first major event of the Ohio Period occurred in 1831 when Joseph Smith received a revelation instructing him and other church leaders to relocate to Kirtland, Ohio. This marked a significant shift for the church, as Kirtland became its headquarters for several years. Kirtland witnessed a period of remarkable growth for the church. Missionary efforts expanded, attracting converts from various backgrounds. These missions were attempting to bring the gospel to the descendants of the Lamanites, the Native Americans. The church also received many more revelations …show more content…

The Kirtland Temple served as a holy place and was the site where the doctrine for the baptism of the Dead was revealed to Jospeph after seeing Alvin, his brother, in the Celestial Kingdom. Christ would later accept the house as the House of the Lord. This prompted the visitation of Elijah and other prophets to Joseph to receive all of the keys of the dispensation so that the Elders of the church could undertake all things with the power of God. The Missouri Period began in 1838 when the church settled in Independence, Missouri, which was considered a central gathering place for the Latter-day Saints. They moved due to many different trials but would soon run into more hostilities in Missouri. The persecution faced by the church in Missouri intensified when the governor issued an executive order known as the "Extermination Order" in 1838, authorizing the expulsion or extermination of Mormons from the state. As a result, many church members experienced violence, loss of property, and forced

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