How the history of the Church is a ‘movement of young people’
Although it is unusual to have youth speak during a general conference session, it is not without precedent.
History Revisited
How Doctrine and Covenants 4 shows the importance of principles over structure in the ongoing Restoration of the Church
Missionary work — or “ministering to all,” as Elder Uchtdorf said — was and continues to be one of the key foundational principles of the gospel. The structure of the Church supports this principle.
Gerry Avant: Want a happy and fulfilling life? Try these guidelines from Elder George I. Cannon
After he was called to be a General Authority Seventy in 1986, Elder George I. Cannon shared his "Guidelines for a Fulfilling and Happy Life from One Who Has Been There," with Gerry Avant of the Church News.
The story behind the Mexico MTC: How the Benemérito private school with 90-acre campus became one of the busiest MTCs
An in-depth look — with several photo galleries — at the Mexico Missionary Training Center, including its Benemérito roots, expansion to its 90-acre campus, rise to one of the busiest MTCs and reason for the closure of smaller MTCs.
Church Historian and Recorder speaks on significance of First Vision at Huntington Library conference
Drawing on its vast catalog of Church history materials, the Huntington hosted “The First Vision of Joseph Smith, Jr.: 200 Years On” — a two-day conference commemorating the bicentennial of Joseph Smith’s First Vision.
Gerry Avant: How Alex Haley’s ‘Roots’ ignited interest in family history
After Alex Haley's "Roots: The Saga of an African American Family" caused an explosion of interest in family history, the author met with President N. Eldon Tanner and President Marion G. Romney to speak about the growing popularity of research.
How ‘small and simple things’ prepared America for the Restoration of the gospel, according to President Ballard
Speaking during the BYU–Idaho fall commencement on Dec. 18, President M. Russell Ballard testified of the small and simple miracles that occurred to make possible the founding of the United States and the Restoration of the gospel.
