Missionaries Discovered Fathers Served Together
Two missionaries in Argentina learned their fathers were mission companions decades ago in Ohio.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Latter-Day Saints
Full-time missionaries Noah Doutt and Devan Hoge recently discovered a shared history while serving in the Argentina Resistencia Mission. They learned that their fathers, Nathan Doutt and Ephraim Hoge, were companions in the Ohio Cincinnati Mission during the late 1990s.
Why it matters
This rare connection highlights the long-standing tradition and generational cycle of service within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It serves as a personal example of the reach of the organization's global missionary program.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints maintains a force of more than 90,000 full-time missionaries operating across over 500 missions globally. This international network facilitates service assignments that often span continents.
The players
Noah Doutt
He is a full-time missionary currently serving in the Argentina Resistencia Mission.
Devan Hoge
He is a full-time missionary currently assigned to serve in the Argentina Resistencia Mission.
Nathan Doutt
He is a former missionary who served in the Ohio Cincinnati Mission between 1999 and 2001.
Ephraim Hoge
He is a former missionary who was a companion to Nathan Doutt in the Ohio Cincinnati Mission.
The details
Noah Doutt, from Stansbury Park, Utah, and Devan Hoge, from Paris, Idaho, were assigned to the same mission in Argentina. Through conversation, they realized their fathers had previously served together in the Ohio Cincinnati Mission from 1999 to 2001.
Timeline
Nathan Doutt and Ephraim Hoge served in the Ohio Cincinnati Mission from 1999 to 2001.
The report regarding current missionary figures was published in September 2026.
Culture Shift
The story illustrates a personal instance of connection within the established framework of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints global missionary program structure. This event follows a pattern set by the organization's multi-generational commitment to its global missionary service.
This story highlights the potential for unexpected personal connections during service assignments within the church. For many families, such discoveries reinforce the shared experiences that connect different generations within their faith community.
The takeaway
Generational service remains a foundational element for many active families within the church. Sharing family histories can lead to surprising bonds for those participating in missions far from home.
Further reading
Learn more about the history and activities of the church at Latter-Day Saints.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Deseret News.
