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Joel Randall
Joel Randall

Joel Randall is a reporter with the Church News. He has worked as a writing/editing intern with the Liahona magazine, assistant copy editor at the BYU–Idaho Scroll newspaper and freelance copy editor on Upwork.com. Joel is the author of the self-published book "Study, Sleep, Repeat: 130 Tips to Schedule Your College Life." He was born in Arizona and graduated from Brigham Young University–Idaho with a degree in communication. Joel served a mission in the Peru Arequipa Mission from 2017 to 2019. He spends his free time playing Mario Kart and researching the etymologies of random words.


Sacred music teaches the gospel of Jesus Christ as well as strengthens and fortifies testimony.

Open house dates have also been announced for the Ephraim temple, to be dedicated Oct. 11.

Ground will be broken for the Springfield Missouri Temple the same day as the Missoula Montana Temple groundbreaking.

Also, interior photos have been released for the third house of the Lord in Oregon as open-house tours begin.

News of Washington’s seventh house of the Lord, announced by the First Presidency, was delivered by Elder Hugo E. Martínez.

Temples help Latter-day Saints “receive divine guidance and strength to overcome the challenges of this life,” said Elder Ciro Schmeil at the groundbreaking.

Hear each of the eight new General Authority Seventies and incoming Primary general presidency bear testimony of Jesus Christ.

Open house dates have also been released for the Managua Nicaragua, Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala and Belo Horizonte Brazil temples.

The third house of the Lord in Montana will enter its construction phase in early June.

Interior and exterior photos have also been released for one of 14 houses of the Lord in the country, to be the sixth dedicated.

This episode features excerpts from each general conference address.

In the April 2026 general conference, Church leaders testified of Jesus Christ as the “True Vine,” “Repairer,” “Author and Finisher” of faith, the “Way,” “Personal Guide” and more.

“Reflect on the meaning of His divine names, and let Him restore peace to your soul,” said Elder Aaron T. Hall.

“Let us ... keep His commandments, use our moral agency wisely every day and prepare for His glorious return,” said Elder Chi Hong (Sam) Wong.

“As disciples of Jesus Christ, we rise with renewed determination to succor and care for those with whom we come in contact,” said Elder Gary E. Stevenson.

Members of the Church will sustain two new Apostles this April. Here are their thoughts on being lifelong witnesses of the Savior.

Hear how members of the Church can study the Old Testament more fully this year in life’s different scenarios.

As Holy Week begins, here’s how the grounds of the Salt Lake Temple highlight the life, ministry and teachings of Jesus Christ.

As Holy Week approaches, new statues in Salt Lake City’s Temple Square depict the Savior suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane and carrying His cross before the Crucifixion.

BYU professor Matthew Grey speaks about lessons during the Easter season from the Passover and the institution of the sacrament.

The Vienna Austria Temple will be the first in the country, and the Culiacán Mexico Temple is one of 27 temples in various stages in Mexico.

Now to be located in the suburb of Mint Hill, the Charlotte temple will be the state’s second house of the Lord.

Interior and exterior photos have been released for the second of three Philippines temples to be dedicated this year.

Also, the public is invited to see Easter displays across the grounds, reminders this season that “Jesus Christ is risen.”

Brother Chad H Webb and Yaw Danso with Seminaries and Institutes of Religion speak about the 100th anniversary of institute and the potential to reach one million students.

The Huehuetenango Guatemala Temple will be “a place of power, healing and eternal hope,” said Elder Patricio M. Giuffra at the groundbreaking.

The Aug. 14-16 conference, bringing Utah young adults “Together in Christ” since 2023, will “build meaningful connections centered on Jesus Christ,” says event website.

It will become Ohio’s second operating house of the Lord on Aug. 16.

As the Church’s 216th house of the Lord starts its monthlong open house, interior and exterior photos have been released.

In a class at RootsTech 2026, Shaun Stahle spoke on how the Salt Lake Temple has brought and will bring people together in the past, present and future.