Leaders & Ministry

Why some General Authorities are called to serve as mission presidents
By Sydney Walker and Scott Taylor
Elder Ricardo P. Giménez and Elder Peter M. Johnson will serve as mission presidents beginning in July. Here's an inside look at why some General Authorities are called to serve as mission presidents.
Video: A behind-the-scenes look at filming the bicentennial proclamation in the Sacred Grove with President Nelson
By Sarah Jane Weaver
A new Church News video features President Jean B. Bingham and President Joy D. Jones reflecting on being in the Sacred Grove with President Russell M. Nelson while filming the video announcing the bicentennial proclamation on the Restoration.
With easing of COVID-19 restrictions, personal revelation is essential, says Elder Renlund
By Sarah Jane Weaver
Speaking to the Church News as governments across the globe began easing restrictions, Elder Renlund said personal revelation enables Latter-day Saints to move forward without fear.
President Cordon on women and priesthood — Increased power through service
By President Bonnie H. Cordon, Young Women general president
As part of the Church News "Women of Covenant" series, President Bonnie H. Cordon shares what she has learned about how service can increase one's spiritual capacity and priesthood power.
Elder Holland shares why now is the time and season for a new president at BYU–Hawaii
By Aubrey Eyre
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland announced a new president for BYU–Hawaii during a devotional on May 12. President John S. Tanner will step down after five years of service at the Church-owned school.
President Bingham on women and priesthood — The Lord is leading us gently along
By President Jean B. Bingham, Relief Society general president
As part of the Church News "Women of Covenant" series, President Jean B. Bingham shares why it is important for women to follow the counsel to seek revelation for themselves.
When will Latter-day Saints return to worship in meetinghouses and temples? President Nelson addresses topic in video
By Sydney Walker
“We will continue to be prayerful and proceed with an abundance of caution. Your safety and well-being will always be our utmost concern," President Nelson said.
Being single amid COVID-19: Elder Christofferson asks members to ‘consider what it means to belong’
By Sarah Jane Weaver
Elder D. Todd Christofferson offers advice for single adults dealing with the challenges of solitude and for Church members to be more inclusive during COVID-19.
President Bingham and Sister Eubank on what ‘gathering Israel’ looks like during COVID-19
By Aubrey Eyre
Speaking at the BYU Women's Conference digital event this year, President Jean B. Bingham and Sister Sharon Eubank share how women continue to make a difference in gathering Israel, even during a pandemic.
Sister to Sister event addresses emotional health, motherhood, comparison and other topics
By Aubrey Eyre
Gathering together virtually during BYU Women's Conference, Sister Reyna Isabel Aburto, Sister Lisa L. Harkness and Sister Becky Craven address questions sent in from women around the world.
New General Authority a witness to the transformative power of the gospel in the developing world
By Valerie Johnson
Over the course of 26 years, Elder William K. Jackson and his family have spent most of their time in the developing world and with first generation Church members.
Revelation guided ‘an interlocking pattern of strength’ that now sustains the Church during COVID-19, Elder Cook says
By Sarah Jane Weaver
Elder Quentin L. Cook explains how the Lord prepared His Church both temporally and spiritually for changing and challenging times.
How Project Protect, other COVID-19 mask efforts are transmitting faith, Relief Society leaders report
By Sarah Jane Weaver
Members of the Relief Society general presidency came to the front lines to collect donations of masks sewn by thousands of volunteers in the Salt Lake Valley.
Youth camp in 2020 can be ‘one for the records,’ Young Women general presidency says
By the Young Women general presidency and board
COVID-19 may affect many plans for youth camp activities this summer, but the Young Women general presidency offers advice for how to move forward despite the current challenges.
Elder Matthew S. Holland talks North Carolina, UVU, calling as new General Authority Seventy
By Scott Taylor
Elder Matthew S. Holland, a new General Authority Seventy still presiding over the North Carolina Raleigh Mission, is no stranger to general authorities or general conferences.