Pres. Oaks says he didn’t begin a “systematic in-depth study” of the gospel until he was 31 years old.
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Elder Gilbert has served as a General Authority Seventy since April 2021 and as the Commissioner of the Church Educational System since August of that year.
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Try these ideas for practicing doable discipleship.
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For members of the Treasure Valley Ward, the moment represents years of faith, sacrifice, and divine preparation.
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“I met my future wife, Deborah, on my baptism day. … Spending time with her deepened my understanding of Jesus Christ.”
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Cindy McCain, executive director of the World Food Programme, visited Welfare Square and the Bishops’ Central Storehouse.
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During his first BYU devotional as the prophet, President Oaks encouraged us to focus on the Savior.
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“The reason we planned this activity is because we wanted to be able to give back to the adults that have given us so much love and support throughout our time as youth.”
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These teachings are so familiar to us that we may forget they’re unique to Latter-day Saint theology.
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The Apostle read a scripture from Isaiah with the Brooklyn Nets player while overlooking the flags in Temple Square plaza.
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A clearer understanding of the Resurrection offers us hope for the future and courage for today.
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Watching the 2026 Winter Olympics? Look for this Latter-day Saint athlete on Team USA's four-man bobsled team.
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President M. Russell Ballard has lived a life of service. From his early days as a child in Salt Lake City to his service as a missionary, he has made a positive difference in the lives of so many of the Lord’s children. And then when he was set apart as Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in January 2018, it was another milestone in a lifetime of service to the Lord. Having set aside a variety of entrepreneurial ventures to serve as president of the Canada Toronto Mission at the age of forty-five, he then accepted a call to serve in the First Quorum of the Seventy in 1976 and continued serving in the Church for the remainder of his professional career.
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Saints living in the Mesa Arizona; Pocatello Idaho; and Washington, DC Temple districts are feeling even more energized as they are getting closer to being able to attend their respective temples after years of construction and renovation projects
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Here’s a truism that all can surely get behind: every child deserves a fun, unforgettable birthday.
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After being called as a bishop at just 28 years old and with a desire to learn how to better lead and serve, Kurt Francom has interviewed hundreds of people over the past decade about their service within the Church. In this week’s episode of All In, Kurt talks about what he has learned from Church leaders serving in various callings all over the world, including how to recognize the needs of those you serve and the difference between motivation and ability when it comes to serving in leadership positions.
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Elder Mike Davis was one of the two young missionaries who were killed in a July 22 car accident on the Ramah Navajo Indian Reservation in New Mexico. At Davis’s funeral on Friday, July 30, his mother, Kim Davis bore a powerful witness of the reality of the plan of salvation as she issued an invitation to those listening.
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When former Utah governor Mike Leavitt got a phone call from the office of President Russell M. Nelson asking if they could meet, he of course automatically said yes.
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The Middle East, the area that borders the Mediterranean Sea and includes western Asia and North Africa, has a complex history as it has been under the Persian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Muslim Caliphates, and Ottoman Empires. This means that genealogy for those with Middle Eastern roots can be tricky due to diverse cultures and languages. FamilySearch recently offered some suggestions for those seeking to begin their Middle Eastern family tree. Among the suggestions are:
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A new graphic from Church News labels the 30 countries with the most members of the Church. According to the Church's 2020 statistics, there are 16,663,663 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints around the world in 31,136 congregations.
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From heartfelt stories to lessons of faith, these uplifting books are just what your young ones need to finish up the summer. Whether the book is filled with scripture stories, gospel lessons, inclusive illustrations, or inspiring messages, your kids will love exploring everything inside these new additions to your storybook rotation.
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