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Ryan Jensen
Ryan Jensen

J. Ryan Jensen is the editor of the Church News. He has worked with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since 2014 creating and distributing content that helps build faith in Jesus Christ – including four years as the managing editor of the New Era magazine and Church youth website. Ryan has a degree in journalism from Utah State University. He served a mission in Colombia and still speaks Spanish every chance he gets. He and his wife Megan love being parents to their four children. Email Ryan at rjensen@deseretnews.com.


Youth, single adults, families and friends packed the Salt Palace Convention Center to pack 1 million meals for those experiencing food insecurity in Utah.

In a new Church News video titled "Stay in the Boat," President Jeffrey R. Holland invites all to stay close to the Savior and His gospel when challenges come.

Find strength and courage to do what is right by honoring covenants and looking to the Savior.

Shared with the world on Jan. 1, 2000, the words of the First Presidency and members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles stand as testimony of the Savior to the world.

Highlights from 2024 episodes include testimonies of the Savior and looks at personal lives and events happening around the Church.

Doug Wilks and Sarah Jane Weaver share their observations from the year in politics, peacemaking, missionary work and the strength of the Church's youth.

In this year’s First Presidency Christmas message, one line stood out from the rest as I read it: “He did what we could not do for ourselves.”

Read quotes from members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles about the birth of Jesus Christ and the importance of remembering Him beyond Christmas.

The lone sister missionary from Mongolia serving in the area taught her fellow missionaries and a choir to sing a Christmas hymn in Mongolian.

Members of the 2024 production share their experiences while crafting performances.

Serving each other is one way to demonstrate love both for our fellow man and for the God who gave us life.

Elder D. Todd Christofferson and Elder Clark G. Gilbert discuss the increasing numbers of youth and young adults enrolling in the Church’s academic institutions.

1 of 4 speakers at the First Presidency’s annual devotional, Elder Cook says 'happiness and joy define the Christmas Spirit.'

Recounting the story of a man who helped the Andersen family one Christmas Eve in France, Elder Andersen invites individuals to share the light of the Savior through service, kindness.

See and hear about the lights and other activities available at Temple Square this Christmas season.

The Lord’s mouthpiece on the earth today has asked us to be prepared for our own unique opportunity that has not happened before on the earth.

Written by Nik Day and performed by Evie Clair, the new song imagines the angels singing when Jesus Christ was born.

Elder Ronald A. Rasband shared memories as “an island missionary” while concluding his 11-day ministry in the Caribbean Area.

Historians discuss the growing publication of this literary series, the importance of personal historical narratives and the ever-expanding positive impact of the Church.

On first ministry outside the U.S. since call to lead the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, President Holland was joined by Elder Ronald A. Rasband in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

There is no bouncing around from one message to the next to the next in the temple. The topic is singular. The blessings are consistent. The perspective is eternal.

Elder Neil L. Andersen expresses gratitude for a house of the Lord where many have "Salvador" written on their hearts.

One group of youth buried their “weapons of rebellion” and moved forward on the covenant path.

“Work and Wonder: 200 Years of Latter-day Saint Art” showcases works created by individuals connected to the Church around the world over two centuries.

The Indonesian president's special envoy to the Middle East came to Salt Lake City nearly 5 years after first meeting President Russell M. Nelson.

Prophet, Apostles, other Church leaders promise peace through Jesus Christ amid contentious time around the world.

President Russell M. Nelson calls upon Latter-day Saints to prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

Derrick Porter talks about where he sees "Music & the Spoken Word" going as it nears its 100th season with the goal of delivering peace, hope and joy through Jesus Christ to audiences worldwide.

Inspiration to a former mission president helped underscore the complete name of the Church among Iceland’s people through music.

The "Work and Wonder: 200 Years of Latter-day Saint Art" opens to the public one week before the Church convenes for general conference in Salt Lake City.