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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.


Also, recent work on the Salt Lake Temple includes progress on the sealing-wing addition and entrance buildings.

The director of historic sites for the Church and the site manager for the Palmyra area come together to discuss the importance of the site and the early history of the Church.

Here’s a look at the future houses of the Lord in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and Calabar, Nigeria.

Elder Massimo De Feo will preside over the Jacksonville Florida Temple’s groundbreaking in January 2026.

Family members, general Church leaders and the counselors in the First Presidency share lessons from their experiences and observations of the Prophet of the restored Church.

The Church has released interior and exterior photos of Idaho’s seventh house of the Lord, prior to its public open house from Nov. 6 to Nov. 22.

See quotes, summaries, videos and other resources on October 2025 general conference messages to “remember and reflect upon what you have felt.”

Here’s an October 2025 update on the Temple Square renovation project in Salt Lake City. See photos of the north crane dismantling.

Despite never playing football in high school or college, Porter Ellett is now an assistant coach for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Peru’s eighth announced house of the Lord will be built in the northwest, 50 miles from Ecuador.

The Beehive State’s 25th house of the Lord will be dedicated May 3, 2026, following a monthlong open house.

The Cape Town South Africa Temple will be “a place of peace, reverence and inspiration,” said Elder Carlos A. Godoy at groundbreaking.

At the Provo MTC, Bishop L. Todd Budge encouraged training missionaries to invite people “to experience the doctrine of Christ themselves.”

"It’s remarkable to watch this generation. There is something wonderful happening," said Brother Chad H Webb, administrator for Seminaries and Institutes of Religion and the first counselor in the Sunday School general presidency.

The Houston Texas South Temple, one of the state’s 10 houses of the Lord in various stages, will be built in Missouri City.

Here’s a look at the future Tulsa Oklahoma and Savaiʻi Samoa temples, both to be the second in their state or country.

A Nov. 22 site dedication has been announced for the Brussels Belgium Temple, to be constructed within an existing building.

The Kumasi Ghana Temple “will bring spiritual and physical light to this region,” said Elder Isaac K. Morrison at its groundbreaking.

Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Kathy Andersen, will address young adults 18 to 35 next month.

Hear the second part of a two-part Church News podcast series marking the 30th anniversary of "The Family: A Proclamation to the World."

Interior and exterior photos have been released for Argentina’s fifth house of the Lord, to be the southernmost operating temple in South America.

“The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a true restoration of the New Testament church and more, because I could not deny the evidence,” said Elder Jeffrey R. Holland.

Mexico’s legacy of temple building includes eight dedications in a year and four announced in a day.

“Christ has organized His Church in such a way that it should be difficult to forget a soul, for each is dear to Him,” said Elder William K. Jackson.

“I invite you to give your whole heart to the Savior today,” said Elder Ronald M. Barcellos. #GeneralConference

Special memorial Church News podcast remembers the life and prophetic ministry of President Russell M. Nelson.

The Fairbanks Alaska Temple, the state’s second, will be "a place of protection and spiritual safety," said Elder Peter M. Johnson during the groundbreaking ceremony.

Recent interior renovations on the Salt Lake Temple include bas-relief wallpaper and assembly room wood flooring installed.

The Lone Mountain Nevada Temple will help Latter-day Saints “reach toward heaven even as heaven reaches down to us,” said Elder Michael A. Dunn.

On this episode of the Church News podcast, hear quotes from Church leaders who testify how eternal truths found in the proclamation strengthen individuals, families and homes.