Leaders & Ministry

Church and its members mourn over ‘senseless’ shooting in Texas, Elder Bednar tells National Press Club
By Scott Taylor
“We mourn with those who mourn and pray for all those impacted by this senseless act of violence,” Elder Bednar said prior to his May 26 presentation.
Episode 85: Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and Sister Patricia Holland, with guest host Sheri Dew, Part 2 — Becoming disciples of Jesus Christ
By Sarah Jane Weaver
In Part 2 of a 2-part podcast, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and Sister Patricia Holland speak about what it means to be disciples of Jesus Christ and remember the miracle of Easter every day.
‘A tremendous opportunity and blessing’ — leaders and missionaries in Africa receive training from an Apostle
By Mary Richards
Elder Ronald A. Rasband visited the Nairobi Kenya Temple construction site, held instruction meetings with local leaders and left a blessing on the people of Kenya.
Episode 84: Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and Sister Patricia Holland, hosted by Sheri Dew, Part 1 — Service, health, faith and devotion to Jesus Christ
By Sarah Jane Weaver
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and Sister Patricia T. Holland reflect on their lives and service in two-part Church News podcast.
Elder Bednar dedicates first temple in Guam, asking members to ‘connect Jesus Christ with the temple’
By Jon Ryan Jensen
After dedicating the Yigo Guam Temple, Elder David A. Bednar shared counsel about temples and how they help individuals become more like the Savior.
The Lord uses ‘ordinary’ people: New general authority and his wife describe themselves as ‘normal,’ ‘ordinary,’ ‘available’
By Scott Taylor
'Normal' for Elder Jonathan S. Schmitt and Sister Alexis Schmitt includes marathons, Grand Canyon hiking and balancing legal and medical careers.
This week on social: President Nelson’s blessing from the young adult devotional — ‘I bless you to know the truth about who you are’
By Christine Rappleye
President Russell M. Nelson, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and President Jean B. Bingham were among the Church leaders who shared messages on social media this week.
Elder Uchtdorf to share principles of ‘Teaching in the Savior’s Way’ during June 12 broadcast
By Jason Swensen
All who teach the lessons of the gospel — whether in the classroom or in the home — are invited to listen to Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf's instruction during a June 12, 2022, broadcast.
Scott Taylor: Just how historic was the May 15 Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults with President and Sister Nelson?
By Scott Taylor
While the Nelsons have done similar devotionals previously, it's been two decades since a Church President has done a worldwide devotional for young adults.
President Nelson asks young adults, ‘Decide what kind of life you want to live forever’
By Mary Richards
The only label, designation or identifier that really matters is one’s true identity as a child of God, said President Russell M. Nelson in a worldwide young adult devotional.
Video: Joseph Smith family’s foundation in Topsfield, Massachusetts
By Sarah Jane Weaver
Robert Smith — the Prophet Joseph Smith’s third great-grandfather — settled on a farm in Topsfield, Massachusetts, after emigrating from England. A monument was built to honor these forefathers.
Sarah Jane Weaver: How President Russell M. Nelson made the Salt Lake Temple renovation relevant worldwide
By Sarah Jane Weaver
From the scaffolding on the roof of the Salt Lake Temple to the foundation, President Russell M. Nelson inspected the smallest details of the largest renovation project in the history of the Church.