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Sydney Walker
Sydney Walker

Sydney Jorgensen Walker is a reporter for the Church News. She graduated from the BYU journalism program in 2017. She previously wrote for the Faith section in the Deseret News and worked as an assistant in the Priesthood and Family Department at Church headquarters. You can email her at sydneywalker@deseretnews.com and follow her on Twitter @sydney_walker31


As President of the Church, President Russell M. Nelson has made several promises to those who regularly worship and serve in the house of the Lord. Read 15 of his promises.

Youth are invited to gather on Jan. 5, 2025, for a worldwide event featuring Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, President Emily Belle Freeman and President Steven J. Lund.

Gisela Wood, 79, recalls her childhood in post-WWII Germany and her conversion to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf recalled the miracle of a temple in East Germany and the fall of the Berlin Wall and explained why it still matters today.

Invitations given during October 2024 general conference include prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, avoid contention, teach true doctrine and overcome pride.

What does unity look like? President Russell M. Nelson’s article in the October 2024 Liahona gives a pattern to follow from 4 Nephi.

As the final speaker of October 2024 general conference, President Nelson looked to the future with optimism. “The best is yet to come,” he said.

“Today, I call upon you to rededicate your lives to Jesus Christ,” said President Russell M. Nelson.

“If you or I do not believe we could be afflicted with and by pride, then we are vulnerable and in spiritual danger,” said Elder David A. Bednar.

“We are members of the Church of Jesus Christ. We are members of the church of joy,” said Elder Patrick Kearon.

In a time of toxic communication, President Dallin H. Oaks taught that followers of Jesus Christ need to avoid contention and be peacemakers.

“As followers of Christ … let us follow Him by forgoing contention,” said President Dallin H. Oaks.

Church leaders continue to post on social media about President Russell M. Nelson’s 100th birthday invitation to reach out to “the one.”

Reflections of President Nelson as a father, grandfather, heart surgeon and Church leader.

See a timeline of events from President Russell M. Nelson’s personal life, professional life and service in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

In honor of President Nelson’s 100th birthday, see a chronological list of announcements and changes that have happened in the Church since he became Prophet.

Ten years ago Elder David A. Bednar invited Church members to “fill the earth with goodness” using social media to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Brother Gabriel W. Reid was sustained as second counselor in the Sunday School general presidency during April 2024 general conference. Learn more about him here.

During his remarks, President Nelson invited mission leaders to make the Book of Mormon “the cornerstone” of teaching their missionaries.

The degree to which missionaries turn outward in Christlike service to others defines the degree to which they are becoming His disciples, Elder Renlund taught new mission leaders.

Leading off the third day of the 2024 Seminar for New Mission Leaders, the first counselor in the First Presidency encouraged increased study of the Savior’s life.

“Moral agency is not static; it is either dynamically increasing or decreasing for each of us,” Elder Bednar said.

Elder Quentin L. Cook shared with new mission leaders how his mission president "lighted fires within us that are still burning bright today."

What has President Nelson invited Latter-day Saints to do? Here is a look at some of his invitations since January 2018.

"Through each of us ministering to just one within our reach, we can spread the love of Jesus Christ throughout the world," President Nelson wrote.

Since its release in 2021, the popular youth song "If You Believe" has amassed over 30 million streams on YouTube. Now the song has an official music video.

Here is a look at some of President Russell M. Nelson’s teachings to Latter-day Saint women about their spiritual strength and influence.

Sustained during April 2024 general conference, the new leaders will step into their roles on Aug. 1

Several Church leaders during April 2024 general conference focused on the importance of temples and covenants.

“As we study the Book of Mormon and follow the living prophet, there will be no personal apostasy in our lives,” said President Mark L. Pace.