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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, as assistant copy editor at the BYU–Idaho Scroll newspaper and as a freelance copy editor. 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.


Preserving vital records helps remember God’s children one by one, explained Elder Mark A. Bragg.

The Huntsville Alabama Temple will be “a house of peace, refuge, revelation and love for all who worship within its holy walls,” said Elder John D. Amos as temple enters construction phase.

Members of the Utah Area presidency and their wives taught young adults three focuses to have when “joyfully gathering Israel one by one in Christ.”

“This temple is a holy and sacred place where heaven and earth come together in serenity and harmony,” said Elder Gerrit W. Gong as the open house began.

“We are deeply saddened for the people impacted by the recent earthquake in Colombia,” wrote the South America Northwest Area presidency after an Aug. 10 earthquake.

Interior and exterior photos have been released of the Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple as tours begin.

2026 Utah Area YSA Conference co-chairs Zach Sutton and Shelby Hurst talk about their preparation to host thousands from around the world on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14-15.

The Barcelona Spain Temple will enter its construction phase this September.

It’s currently planned to be the first house of the Lord dedicated in 2027.

Applications are open through Sept. 14 to find “the right people to be here to welcome those guests from all over the world.”

“As we make and keep temple covenants, there flows into our lives a godly power that helps us to change trials and tribulations into triumphs,” said Elder Steven D. Shumway at the groundbreaking for the Naga Philippines Temple.

The Cody Wyoming Temple dedication in October will be the first time Elder Clark G. Gilbert has dedicated a temple.

Prepare for next year’s "Come, Follow Me" study by learning about themes, structure and language of the New Testament.

The First Presidency has announced the closure of the existing Anchorage Alaska Temple structure before the relocated structure is dedicated in summer 2027.

“Construction of a temple blesses … the entire surrounding community and society,” said Elder Ronald M. Barcellos at the first of six August groundbreakings.

Read about the first same-year, same-month and same-day groundbreakings, along with which months saw ground broken for multiple temples.

Primary General President Susan H. Porter, Sister Amy A. Wright and Sister Tracy Y. Browning recall the ways their testimonies of the Savior grew.

The new pieces in Salt Lake City depict the Savior declaring He’s the Messiah, ordaining apostles and appearing to Mary Magdalene after His Resurrection.

This house of the Lord in Colorado’s second-largest city will become the fourth in the state.

The Nov. 22 dedication of the Torreón Mexico Temple will follow the dedication of the San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple three weeks prior.

Three General Authority Seventies, two general officers and two art studio directors will speak to Utah young adults about gathering “Together in Christ.”

From selfie stations to faith-building exhibits to a virtual tour, here’s what Salt Lake Temple Celebration visitors can expect April to October 2027.

Elder Brent H. Nielson, Richard Sutton and Sheri Dew discuss the unparalleled nature of the upcoming Salt Lake Temple Celebration and this house of the Lord's purpose in Heavenly Father’s plan of salvation.

The October ceremony will be the fourth temple groundbreaking in Brazil this year.

Jacob W. Olmstead and Benedicte Dansie of the Church History Department explain how historic sites allow members and friends to see Jesus Christ in the Church's heritage and history.

Here’s where houses of the Lord in Medellín, Colombia; Goiânia, Brazil; and Campo Grande, Brazil, will be constructed.

Here’s a first look at the final house of the Lord announced by the late President Russell M. Nelson.

"We see the way that God works in the big moments. We see the way that He works in the subtle changes of our lives. He’s there."

The August groundbreaking will be presided over by Elder Hutch U. Fale.

Commemorating the country’s 250th birthday, Elder Rasband says that “this promised land is a stepping stone to life eternal ... if we live faithfully” in a new Church News video.