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Rachel Sterzer Gibson
Rachel Sterzer Gibson

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


During her general Church service, President Smoot traveled to a long list of countries, striving "to strengthen our sisters spiritually, both individually and collectively," she said.

A year and a half after their surprise call to Rexburg, Idaho, President and Sister Meredith shared thoughts on education and the mission of BYU–Idaho.

During a BYU devotional, Elder Kevin R. Duncan shared experiences both "heartbreaking and exhilarating" that testify "Jesus Christ is the answer."

After being baptized as a teenager, Elder Ko helped build the Church in his homeland of South Korea.

Inviting diligent learning, preparing young people for the blessings of the temple and teaching new life preparation lessons among topics covered in 2025 Seminary and Institute Annual Training Broadcast.

During an Ensign College devotional on Jan. 21, Elder Ulisses Soares shared five principles to remember while learning to recognize the influence of Holy Ghost.

All members and missionaries are safe and striving to help in recovery efforts following a powerful earthquake in Vanuatu.

During the opening devotional of a new semester on Jan. 14, BYU President C. Shane Reese promised students, “With Christ, miracles happen.”

BYU–Pathway President Ashton and Sister Ashton testify of "the power of God’s covenantal love."

"There are no limits to the truths that can be revealed to us by the power of the Holy Ghost," President Kusch taught Ensign College students in first devotional of 2025.

Apostles and general officers, university presidents and mission leaders, football coach and scholars scheduled to speak at Church’s institutions of higher learning this semester. Here’s how to tune in.

Administrators say they hope the new curriculum will help seminary students continue to experience the "remarkable blessings" promised by President Russell M. Nelson.

Members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles underscored the importance of temple covenants, worship and attendance in 2024.

After a life of faithful service to his family, Church and community, Elder Merrill C. Oaks died Dec. 30 following an illness related to cancer.

Over the past year, President Freeman has taught and ministered to youth, missionaries and Latter-day Saints around the world.

The ability to act, to choose, to take responsibility for learning will be far more important than any other job skill.

Missionaries are safe, needs still being assessed following a 7.3-magnitude earthquake off the shores of the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu.

Elder Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Elder Gilbert, commissioner of Church education, discuss the "crucial role" of the rising generation in preparing for the Savior's Second Coming.

Two Apostles, four general authorities/officers of the Church and BYU's head football coach will address the BYU campus this winter. Here’s how to watch.

With Jesus Christ, individuals can "go through the earthquakes of life with a peace and a strength that defies logic and understanding."

"This, Thy house, will be a sacred symbol of Thy love for Thy children and of their love for Thee."

Messages were given by President Dallin H. Oaks, Elder Quentin L. Cook, Elder S. Mark Palmer and Sister Tamara W. Runia.

‘The repetitious message of Christmas is not a message to be revised but a message to be renewed.'

Elder Rasband promised more than 70,000 BYU–Pathway students across the globe: "You will be instruments in the Lord’s hands of building up His Church."

A look at the lights, displays, activities, events and concerts available at Temple Square and Church headquarters to celebrate the Savior’s birth.