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For the first time, the releases of Area Seventies (regional leaders) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been publicly announced prior to general conference, which is scheduled for October.

For all you history buffs and trivia nerds out there, here's your master list. And for all you non-Jeopardy competitors, keep an eye out for a few names you might just recognize.

Age, injury, or decline in ability are all reasons a professional athlete will typically retire from their sport. But professional surfer Tuhiti Wong Pao-Sing’s career is far from over, and yet he will likely never win another surfing competition.

Some years ago, I was taught by Elder David A. Bednar in a stake conference. It was one of the spiritual highlights of my life. Among other counsel, he invited us to study the war chapters in the book of Alma. But his invitation was not to study these events as past history, but as a prelude to coming events. From such chapters, many are familiar with the account of Helaman and his stripling warriors. We take courage from their remarkable success and miraculous protection during battles. But as we look closer at their story, their situation was not always so blessed. After the momentous, initial battle where all of their lives were spared, they faced a new task to capture the Lamanite city of Manti. Helaman knew his armies were insufficient to take the city by force. He requested help from other Nephite armies as fortification. Yet the troops did not come quickly. Months passed as Helaman waited for support, while his soldiers were weakened by periodic skirmishes with the Lamanites. On top of all that, their supplies were running short, so not only were they being constantly threatened by their enemies, they were also slowly starving to death.

Editor’s note: The first episode of the new Book of Mormon Videos series was just released during the October 2022 general conference. You can read how to watch the episode in this press release. The following article ran originally ran on LDS Living in July 2021 after an LDS Living writer visited the set where the videos were being filmed.

Editor’s note: The following excerpt comes from a book about special witnesses of Jesus Christ. You can read this chapter in its entirety at truthwillprevail.xyz as well as other chapters as they are posted. This excerpt is republished here with permission and has been edited for clarity.

“Morgan, I don’t know if I can do this.”

Five years ago, two Latter-day Saint Tongan toddlers stole the hearts of thousands when this adorable photo of them went viral.

In a recent Church News video, Camille N. Johnson, Primary General President, reflects on her experience serving on executive councils in the Church.