Jeffrey R. Holland

Elder Holland received the official appointment and was set apart by President Russell M. Nelson on November 15, succeeding the late Acting President M. Russell Ballard.

His testimony was accompanied by a message about his beloved wife Pat and an adorable photo with two of his newest great-grandchildren.

President Russell M. Nelson and Elder Holland will be participating virtually due to health concerns.

As his health improves, Elder Holland says he looks forward to resuming active service in his ministry.

In a new video from Church News, President Ballard, Elder Holland and Elder Cook reflect on the history and impact of ‘Preach My Gospel’ and how families can use it.

“Elder Holland is grateful for the many prayers offered in his behalf in recent weeks for his health and during this time of mourning.”

Family, friends, and Latter-day Saints around the world remembered Sister Patricia Terry Holland for her faith, testimony, and dedication to her husband and children and to the Savior and His Church.

After spending hours with Sister Holland through her words, I wanted to thank her for the difference she made in my life. But why would someone like Sister Holland, who had such stature, wisdom, and grace, care about a simple thank you card from me?

Elder Holland recently expressed his gratitude for the Saints who have been praying for him as he’s faced health challenges in recent months.

This morning, Elder Holland posted on Facebook, expressing gratitude for the prayers and sweet gestures extended to his family and announcing his gradual return to work.

In an official Church statement, it was announced that Elder Holland will be excused from Church assignments for at least 2 months to allow him to focus on his health.

On Twitter, Elder Holland shared his sadness that he would not be attending general conference in person this weekend.

In Tuesday’s devotional, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland announced a new president for Brigham Young University, effective May 1, 2023.

Instead of choosing between faith and reason, truth within the restored gospel and truth in the wider world of God's children, learn how to seek “anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report.”

“Following his appearance [to the Nephites] and declaration of obedience, Christ dramatically reinforced the price he had paid to suffer the will of the Father in all things.”

Throughout the New Testament, Christ invited all to be lifted heavenward—in vision, heart, and hope. Elder Holland provides two striking examples from the book of John that show how He extends His hand to every one of us.

Learn from Elder Holland’s decades as a teacher and Apostle about the history, context, and teachings of the New Testament.

Young adults ages 18–30, married or single, are invited to watch a worldwide devotional this Sunday, January 8, 2023.

“I wonder what emotions Joseph might have had as he cleared away the dung and debris. I wonder if he felt the sting of tears as he hurriedly tried to find the cleanest straw and hold the animals back.”

Throughout November, 9 of the 15 apostles have had ministry assignments around the world. Find out where and what messages they’ve shared.

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.

“I am a living witness of what it means for members of the Church to pray for [leaders].”

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and Sister Patricia T. Holland share stories of faith and unique leadership opportunities they’ve each had throughout their decades of Church service.

When Elder Jeffrey R. Holland speaks, one question frequently comes up: How should one care for their own mental health and emotional well-being?

In a flurry of posts for Valentine’s Day, here’s what Church leaders are encouraging us to remember on the day of chocolate and flowers.

There are many lessons to be learned from the symbolism of Eve being made from a rib from Adam’s side—and all of them seem to point to the importance of marriage.

This 1977 article contains several thought-provoking Christmas gems, presented in a way that only Elder Jeffrey R. Holland can.

Editor's Note: This article was originally published by LDS Living in December 2018 and has been updated in honor of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland's birthday.

The Rev. Teal joined Elder Holland in powerful joint remarks about their mutually appreciated friendship and the importance of interfaith camaraderie.

All three men shared emotion-filled stories and testimonies as they’ve visited the land where they had so many powerful witnesses to the truth of the gospel and where their spiritual roots began to deepen as young men.

Just one day before they would complete their MTC training in Preston, England, a group of elders and sisters were visiting local Church history sites when they had three surprising visitors.

President M. Russell Ballard, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, and Elder Quentin L. Cook have all returned to what could be called their old “stomping grounds”—the British Isles.

The following excerpt from To My Friends originally ran on LDS Living in December 2017. To My Friends is now available as a Pocket Gospel Classic.

During the Valentine’s season, everyone’s thoughts turn toward romance and love. But Elder Holland explained how we should love others, not just one day, but through every trial, struggle, and joyous moment in our lives.

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Patricia, will be the featured speakers at this year’s Family Discovery Day at RootsTech Connect on February 27, 2021.

Earlier this year, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland was admitted to the hospital for issues unrelated to COVID-19. And on this week’s episode of the Church News podcast, Elder Holland talks about his miraculous recovery.

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles declared his testimony in a recent Church News video.

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and his son, Elder Matthew S. Holland of the Seventy, both shared remarks during the October 2020 general conference. But is this the first time two related individuals have spoken in the same conference?

What does COVID-19 have in common with pornography? According to Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, the similarities are striking.

Speaking in April general conference, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland testified that “the future is going to be as miracle-filled and bountifully blessed as the past has been.”

In response to questions surrounding when seminary and institute will return to the classroom, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said in a new video and article released Sunday that while there many not be a perfect answer to these questions, the hope is that in whatever way possible, high school and college students are having a “scriptural experience and a spiritual education every day of the week.”

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland spoke at the Stanford Memorial Church at Stanford University on February 9, 2020.

Now more than ever, in this fast-paced digital world, we might feel isolated or alone, or maybe we feel that no one can understand what we are going through. These feelings are valid and can be relieved in part with the knowledge that the Savior experienced everything we might be going through.

Several of the titles given to the Savior are obvious, and to those who accept the scriptural description of Jesus’s birth, Son may be the most obvious of all. It is the belief of the faithful that this baby boy born in Bethlehem was the son of Mary, a mortal woman more highly favored by that role than any mother could possibly be favored in any other way. But more singular than the motherhood of a mortal woman was the fatherhood of an immortal, divine, glorified Man—Elohim, God the Eternal Father, the Man of Holiness. In the New Testament Gospels alone, as written by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, the title “the Son of Man” appears eighty-three times. Furthermore, throughout all scripture this title for Jesus is by far the most common. “Son of God,” used less often but sometimes with more impact, was so sacrosanct that His claim of that relationship was used against Jesus in the people’s condemnation of Him as a blasphemer.

At 6:45 a.m. on Nov. 14, 1985, President Gordon B. Hinckley, chairman of the Executive Committee of the BYU Board of Trustees, received an urgent phone call from BYU President Jeffrey R. Holland.