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Rachel Sterzer Gibson

Rachel is a reporter for the Church News, sharing stories intended to inspire, enlighten and build faith.

A man in a black suit and a woman in a pink blazer stand in front of a large sign that reads “Welcome to Alice Springs.”
Leaders & Ministry
Apostle’s visit to far-flung outback shows how the Lord loves His children everywhere
Elder D. Todd Christofferson recently visited cities throughout Australia, including the remote town of Alice Springs in the country’s interior.
Elder Wayne M. Hancock, who served as a General Authority Seventy from 1997 to 2001, died Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Members
Elder Wayne M. Hancock, emeritus general authority, dies at age 91
Elder Hancock also served as president of the Utah Provo Mission and as president of the Bern Switzerland Temple.
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Leaders & Ministry
In honor of his 90th birthday, President Eyring shares lessons he’s learned from his wife, Prophets and 38 years of Church service
Looking back over nine decades, President Eyring says every good thing in his life has come from serving the Lord.
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Leaders & Ministry
‘Combine and apply both law and love,’ President and Sister Oaks encourage young adults
In Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults, President Oaks echoes President Nelson’s challenge to ‘know the truth and stand for it’
Elder Meredith and Sister Meredith hold smile as they hold hands and walk with more people gathered behind them.
Members
Who is Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, BYU–Idaho’s new president?
Elder D. Todd Christofferson described the new president as “an effective teacher and leader of organizations.”
Elder Alvin F. Meredith III and Sister Meredith walking on stage at devotional
Members
Elder Christofferson announces Elder Alvin F. Meredith III as new BYU–Idaho president
President Henry J. Eyring has served over the past six years and will complete his time as BYU–Idaho president on Aug. 1.
Bishop Katimal C. Kaun attends the groundbreaking ceremony for the Port Vila Vanuatu Temple
Members
How the Port Vila temple groundbreaking was particularly poignant for this Vanuatuan family
Ni-Vanuatu Latter-day Saint Mariella Kaun sought to bring temple blessings to her people.
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Living Faith
This Mother’s Day on social: Church leaders pay tribute to mothers
Read what Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, President Camille N. Johnson, Elder David A. Bednar and other leaders shared in honor of Mother’s Day.
Elder J. Kimo Esplin, General Authority Seventy, and his wife, Sister Kaye Esplin, pose for photos at the Church Office Building in Salt Lake City on Monday, April 3, 2023.
Leaders & Ministry
How this former CFO of Huntsman Corp. learned the gospel brings happiness, even amid tragedy
In regards to Church service, Elder J. Kimo Esplin has learned “The Lord isn’t doing it to you; He’s doing it for you.”
Sister Rebecca L. Craven of the Young Women general presidency, second from left, and her husband, Brother Ronald Craven, pose with students following campus devotional at BYU–Hawaii in Laie, Hawaii, on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
Living Faith
When doubts or challenges arise, don’t back up, Sister Craven tells BYU–Hawaii students
‘You are strong enough to hold firm and move forward, closer to Jesus Christ and His glorious promises,’ Sister Craven said during BYU–Hawaii devotional.
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Members
How BYU–Hawaii prepared these 3 alumni for postgraduate achievements
BYU–Hawaii President John S.K. Kauwe III congratulated three alumni who received doctoral degrees during BYU’s recent graduation in Provo.
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Leaders & Ministry
What women leaders taught about removing the feeling of ‘forever falling short’
During BYU Women’s Conference, Sister Michelle D. Craig and Sister Rebecca L. Craven presented on dealing with feelings of inadequacy.
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Living Faith
Seek for covenant belonging, BYU-Hawaii president encourages students
In the opening devotional for the semester, BYU–Hawaii President John S.K. Kauwe III invited students to seek covenant belonging.
Elder D. Todd Christofferson on the dais for BYU 2023 commencement in the Marriott Center
Leaders & Ministry
Preserve and sustain moral agency, Elder Christofferson tells BYU graduates
Thursday’s graduation also included the final remarks of BYU President Kevin J Worthen, who steps down May 1.
Elder Kyle S. McKay, a General Authority Seventy and the Church historian and recorder, speaks during a devotional in the I-Center on BYU–Idaho campus.
Living Faith
In the face of doubts, make Jesus Christ your foundation, Church historian and recorder tells BYU–Idaho students
‘Is your knowledge and testimony of truth strong enough that you can stare down compelling reasons to doubt and choose to believe?’
Elder Peter F. Meurs and Sister Maxine Meurs join with His Excellency, Sir Bob Dadae, Governor General of Papua New Guinea and Tauvasa Tanuvasa Chou-Lee, Solicitor General, to hold shovels and break ground for the Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Temple on April 22, 2023.
Temples
Temple groundbreaking in Port Moresby a ‘beautiful occasion’ for Papua New Guinea
Elder Peter F. Meurs of the Pacific Area presidency conducted the April 22 event.
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Members
More than 1,200 BYU–Hawaii students representing 31 groups share ‘taste of home’ during Culture Night
Nothing showcases the variety of cultures, countries and kingdoms represented at BYU–Hawaii better than its annual Culture Night.
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Members
Sister Helen Wells, wife of Elder Robert E. Wells, remembered for her ‘joy in serving the Lord’
Sister Helen Walser Wells, wife of emeritus general authority, died Sunday, April 16. She was 92.
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Members
Why is there a need for faith in the workplace?
An expert on religious pluralism in business talks about how to live one’s faith in the workplace.
BYU–Hawaii graduates and their families and friends gather on the Laie, Hawaii, campus for commencement exercises on Friday, April 14, 2023.
Living Faith
Build your life the same way Nephi built a ship, Elder Cordón tells BYU–Hawaii graduates
The General Authority Seventy offered four ways individuals can build their lives “after the manner of God.”
Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks during the BYU devotional held in the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah, on April 11, 2023.
Leaders & Ministry
Elder Gong invites BYU students to write their own best story
In the last devotional of the winter semester, the Apostle taught BYU students about transformative technology and the transformative power of connecting to Jesus Christ.
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Living Faith
Embrace the ‘lifelong curriculum of discipleship,’ Elder McConkie tells Ensign College graduates
During Ensign College’s winter commencement, Elder James W. McConkie III shared an observation, a story, some advice and a scripture.
BYU-Idaho graduation speaker Brother Bradley R. Wilcox with Sister Debi Wilcox and BYU–Idaho President Henry J. Eyring
Living Faith
Brother Wilcox encourages BYU–Idaho graduates to ‘Remember who you are’
Like Rafiki in “The Lion King” stirring the water and telling Simba to “look harder,” Brother Wilcox shared his hope that graduates will remember who they are as children of God.
Newly called General Authority Seventies Elder Alan T. Phillips, Elder Christophe G. Giraud-Carrier, Elder J. Kimo Esplin and Elder Robert M. Daines, take their seats on the stand during April 2023 general conference
Leaders & Ministry
Find out more about the Church’s 5 new general authorities
New General Authority Seventies were shaped by a testimony of Jesus Christ and His Church.
President Russell M. Nelson enters the Conference Center in Salt Lake City before the Sunday morning session of April 2023 general conference
General Conference
What did President Nelson teach during April 2023 general conference?
President Nelson spoke about the need for peacemakers in today’s contentious society.
International guests sing with the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square during general conference.
General Conference
Saturday morning session: See photos, read summaries from the opening of April 2023 general conference
In the opening session of general conference, President Eyring expresses his hope that all will find peace through the Savior and “pass it along.”
Elder Soares smiles as he talks with five others standing outside a church building.
Leaders & Ministry
How members in the Pacific helped Elder Soares feel ‘closer to the Savior’
Elder Soares taught, interacted and worshipped with congregations in Australia, New Zealand, Tonga and Fiji March 10-19
Relief Society General President Camille N. Johnson and Young Women General President Bonnie H. Cordon meet with Saints in Nairobi, Kenya,
Global
See a recap of the news of the Church over the past 6 months
Highlights of the April 2023 World Report include the rededication of the Hamilton New Zealand Temple and Elder Holland’s visit to Ukrainian refugees.
Anita Card and her sister, Marie Card Hansen, meet Mamao Tua at his home in Utah in 2020.
Members
How two girls lost in the Samoan jungle led to one man’s conversion
After nearly 60 years, Latter-day Saint sisters learned the unexpected good that came from their teenage misadventure.
Elder Ulisses Soares presents a gift from the Church of a statue of a family to Tonga Prime Minister Hu’akavemeiliku Siaosi Sovaleni
Leaders & Ministry
Elder Soares meets with Tongan prime minister in Nuku’alofa
Elder Soares and Prime Minister of Tonga Siaosi Sovaleni presented each other gifts and discussed collaboration in humanitarian aid, education.