D. Todd Christofferson

June 14, 2024 12:53 PM MDT
Whether you know a missionary missing home or a struggling college student—send this advice their way.
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May 29, 2024 02:35 PM MDT
Elder Christofferson said how grateful the Church is for the staff at Tambo Memorial Hospital for following in the Savior's footsteps and serving the most vulnerable—including the tiniest of premature babies.
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May 02, 2024 12:37 PM MDT
In a recent video, Elder D. Todd Christofferson said he’d been thinking about “the precious gift of repentance” offered by Jesus Christ.
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March 01, 2023 07:00 AM MST
Five different members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles made visits to members of the Church around the world and shared inspiring and hopeful messages.
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January 24, 2023 06:00 AM MST
Happy Birthday, Elder Christofferson! To celebrate, here are some of our favorite photos of this beloved Apostle.
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November 29, 2022 10:04 AM MST
A statuary hall in India has installed a statue of Joseph Smith, honored as one who promoted world peace.
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November 22, 2022 01:54 PM MST
Throughout November, 9 of the 15 apostles have had ministry assignments around the world. Find out where and what messages they’ve shared.
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September 26, 2022 01:00 PM MDT
Get to know the current members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve with these books and talks authored by our beloved leaders.
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April 18, 2022 03:06 PM MDT
As CBS News Sunday Morning reporter Ed O’Keefe walked across the entry bridge to the Washington D.C. Temple, he had a question for his tour guides.
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February 28, 2022 01:19 PM MST
Only 23 Church members live in The Gambia, 11 of whom were baptized within the past week. Elder Christofferson testified that God is anxious to bless the whole country.
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January 03, 2022 04:15 PM MST
On Sunday, January 9, 2022, six members of The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will speak to young adults worldwide.
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December 07, 2021 10:00 AM MST
On December 7, 2016, Elder D. Todd Christofferson paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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July 06, 2020 06:56 PM MDT
Speaking to mission presidents and companions and the 2020 Mission Leadership Seminar, Elder D. Todd Christofferson pointed to a “simple and profound” statement in Preach My Gospel: “The power of the Holy Ghost is central to conversion.”
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May 08, 2020 03:00 PM MDT
Elder Christofferson recently spoke about the need to for a “constant consciousness of the well-being of those around you.” He specifically highlighted the struggles single adults and single parents face while in isolation and how members can minister them.
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February 07, 2020 02:00 PM MST
Security concerns and travel restrictions prevented President Russell M. Nelson and Elder D. Todd Christofferson from traveling to Venezuela for a devotional on February 2. But this didn't stop them from delivering a message of hope and comfort to the members there.
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January 13, 2020 12:40 AM MST
It's an acronym well known to young adults—"FOMO"—fear of missing out.
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By  LDS Living
December 16, 2019 02:56 PM MST
Mark your calendar for Sunday, January 12, 2020. Elder D. Todd Christofferson and his wife, Sister Kathy Christofferson, will be speaking at a worldwide devotional for young adults ages 18–30 at 6 p.m. mountain standard time. This will be the first of several devotionals planned for 2020.
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November 19, 2019 02:49 PM MST
With a population of more than 90 million, Vietnam "is destined to be a force in the Church," Elder Christofferson shares in a new Church News video about the Southeast Asia Ministry.
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November 18, 2019 07:18 PM MST
It’s been 23 years since a prophet has visited Vietnam.
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By  LDS Living
October 28, 2019 02:11 PM MDT
“That’s the spirit of those who are in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, including the First Presidency,” President M. Russell Ballard said in a new Church News video. “We love one another. We sustain one another. And it’s a big assignment that we’ve got. We just have the assignment, you know, to convert the whole world. There’s only 7 billion that we’re trying to get to—not an easy task. And we feel as brothers in the gospel of Jesus Christ charged and commissioned to carry the name of Jesus Christ and His Church to the world.”
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June 06, 2019 03:42 PM MDT
Senior leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints visited several countries in West Africa last week, where they met with government representatives, including the president of the Republic of Ghana.
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May 03, 2019 08:44 PM MDT
While sitting in a sacrament meeting a few months ago, Sister Kathy Christofferson had an experience many members of the Church can relate to. It was fast and testimony meeting, and while many stood to share remarkable miracles and observations at the pulpit, Sister Christofferson racked her brain for something extraordinary to share—but nothing came to mind.
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January 17, 2019 07:13 PM MST
During theDeseret News event "Integrity & Trust: Lessons from Watergate and Today," Elder D. Todd Christofferson detailed the experience that "put an end to [his] life of crime."
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January 15, 2019 05:52 PM MST
When Bob Woodward learned that Richard Nixon had been pardoned, the reporter whose investigation led to the president’s resignation believed the pardon was improper, “the final corruption of Watergate.”
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January 10, 2019 03:40 PM MST
Bob Woodward literally wrote the book on Watergate. Five books, in fact, including All the President's Men with Carl Bernstein, his partner in the landmark reporting on the presidential scandal that led to the resignation of Richard Nixon.
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January 09, 2019 11:00 AM MST
From an apostle to senators to famous inventors, several Latter-day Saints played an important part in Watergate as they helped expose the truth about one of America's worst political scandals.
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January 08, 2019 10:00 PM MST
Elder D. Todd Christofferson, who worked as a law clerk for U.S. District Court Judge Sirica during the Watergate trials, and legendary Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Bob Woodward, who worked with Carl Bernstein to break the Watergate story, are coming together for an unprecedented event. The two will highlight the lessons they learned about trust and integrity in public life during their unique experiences with Watergate and beyond. Hosted by the Deseret News,the event will be held in Washington, D.C. and streamed live online on Monday, January 14, 2019, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. EST (4:30 to 6 p.m. MST).
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December 27, 2018 09:32 AM MST
Amidst their world travels andbig Church changes, it's impossible to summarize all the good the prophet and apostles have done this year. But here's a glimpse into some of the most popular and touching stories and messages shared from the Brethren this year.
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By  LDS Living
November 23, 2018 03:14 PM MST
The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles are now using Instagram to share the light of Jesus Christ with millions around the world.
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Fun
October 09, 2018 09:00 AM MDT
Ever wondered what the apostles looked like growing up? Here's a glimpse at our beloved apostles as children.
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By  Yvonne Liu
July 14, 2018 09:10 AM MDT
Choosing an eternal companion is one of the most important decisions to make in this life. However, people fall in love and find their eternal companions in many different ways. Even our beloved prophet and apostles experienced times when they had butterflies in their stomachs and unrestful nights thinking about their significant others. Here are the stories of how our prophet and apostles found their eternal companions.
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By  LDS Living
May 31, 2018 04:44 PM MDT
In a very moving Facebook post at the end of April, Elder D. Todd Christofferson wrote, "It breaks my heart if someone comes and is very vulnerable and says, 'I want to try it, I want to be here,' and then gets a cold shoulder or a lack of interest. And that's tragic. We have to be better than that."
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May 12, 2018 09:49 AM MDT
We know the First Presidency and apostles sacrifice much to serve the Lord and members around the world, but sometimes we fail to recognize the women who travel with them, stand beside them, and sacrifice just as much for our Church. Learn a little more about the wives of the apostles.
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By  LDS Living
May 01, 2018 05:51 PM MDT
When frustrations, hatred, divisiveness, conflict, or differences arise between us and another, do we ever give ourselves a moment to stop and remember the fact that our Savior gave His life for them? Do we understand our Heavenly Parents look at them with infinite love and understanding their infinite potential?
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April 24, 2018 04:27 PM MDT
Now that the shock factor of so many changes announced in one short conference weekend has begun to fade, I've dived back into general conference, listening to each talk and searching for key messages and takeaways I might have missed in the initial excitement.
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December 22, 2017 01:16 PM MST
What looked like a Christmas Eve tragedy would actually become a lesson about the Savior for Elder Christofferson's wife, Sister Kathy J. Christofferson.
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By  LDS Living
December 11, 2017 03:16 PM MST
Christmas is the perfect time to reflect on our relationship with our Heavenly Father. And a huge part of building and strengthening our relationship with our Father in Heaven is how we communicate with Him through prayer.
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October 29, 2017 10:19 PM MDT
"We honor your efforts to give voice to the voiceless, to shine light on the difficulties of our world and to bestow dignity on the human experience," Elder Christofferson said. "May God bless you and protect you as you go forward as ambassadors of freedom and human rights."
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September 19, 2017 06:29 PM MDT
With all the persecution faced by those around the world, it's not difficult to appreciate what religious freedom means.
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August 14, 2017 04:52 PM MDT
"The world today, with all its problems, it needs you, the church you represent and your work," Michael Nobel said. "It needs you more than ever. Thank you, Elder Christofferson, and my sincere thanks to your organization for continuing your work."
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Fun
August 05, 2017 09:00 AM MDT
Many members of the Church feel a deep connection with the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. As we read their words and listen to them speak twice a year in general conference, we are able to learn from their unique spiritual strengths and distinct teaching styles. Since we are accustomed to seeing Church leaders in spiritual settings, it can be tempting to think of these men only in a spiritual light; however, they are multidimensional people with individual interests and personalities.
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July 08, 2017 03:05 PM MDT
Recently, Elder D. Todd Christofferson spoke of the power of The Book of Mormon at a Seminar for New Mission Presidents. During his talk, he told of an experiment recently conducted by Professor Jeff Sheets and BYU students:
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By  LDS Living
June 20, 2017 04:44 PM MDT
As a law clerk to Judge John Sirica in the 1970s, Elder D. Todd Christofferson had the rare opportunity of experiencing the Watergate trials from a closer perspective than most.
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June 16, 2017 11:53 AM MDT
“In my view, conscience is a defining personal imperative that stirs deep in the soul of each person,” Elder Christofferson said.
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By  LDS Living
March 24, 2017 05:36 PM MDT
Sometimes, we may experience a trial or face a challenge that seems to never stop. It just continues as time goes on, and no matter how much we want it to end quickly, it won't.
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February 16, 2017 05:39 PM MST
Many members in the Church reach a point in their lives when they feel their experiences and the promises in their patriarchal blessing don't quite add up. Recently on Facebook Elder D. Todd Christofferson shared insights that can help us find hope and understanding in those situations.
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January 23, 2017 01:37 PM MST
At the National Prayer Service offered Saturday morning at the Washington National Cathedral, 25 faith leaders offered prayers for the country and its new leader.
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January 13, 2017 12:45 PM MST
In keeping with tradition, the First Presidency will send two Apostles to attend the presidential inauguration on January 20. Elder D. Todd Christofferson and Elder Gary E. Stevenson will represent The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, continuing "a tradition, going back more than a century, of Mormon leadership supporting and celebrating the process that makes possible the peaceful transfer of power," according to Mormon Newsroom.
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December 29, 2016 10:25 PM MST
The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve are always busy traveling and visiting members around the world. And this year more than ever we've enjoyed seeing the photos of their travels they have shared with us on Facebook! Here are some of our favorites from the year:
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By  LDS Living
December 21, 2016 07:05 PM MST
Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shared his powerful testimony of the Savior's birth, explaining that the central purpose of His birth was to perform the Atonement for each one of us. Read his powerful message from Facebookbelow:
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December 08, 2016 12:56 PM MST
Read the bold testimony and witness Elder D. Todd Christofferson gave at the Library of Congress after praying in the Senate earlier that day.
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