Leaders & Ministry

President Eyring, Elder Stevenson deliver family history to Maryland governor at historic State House
By Jason Swensen
President Henry B. Eyring and Elder Gary E. Stevenson delivered photos and other genealogical documents to Maryland Governor Larry Hogan at the centuries-old Maryland State House.
In NYC, President Ballard visits UN, oldest Jewish synagogue in US and major media outlets
By Scott Taylor
The 91-year-old acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles cultivated new relationships for the Church and continued old ones during a newsmaking Friday in the City That Never Sleeps.
This Week on Social: What these leaders learned from family scripture study, pieces of the Berlin Wall, and a wall of sticky notes
By Valerie Johnson
On social media this week, these Church leaders shared what they learned from reading the Book of Mormon in a family, how a New Zealand family is already implementing the Children and Youth program, and remembering Germany’s Unity Day.
What Muslims and Latter-day Saints in the Pacific taught Sister Eubank and Sister Craven about ministering
By Aubrey Eyre
Following a recent visit to the Pacific Area, Sister Eubank and Sister Craven highlight the importance of gathering Israel, following the prophet and the power of finding commonalities amidst differences.
This Week on Social: How delivering laundry prepared Elder Uchtdorf for the Air Force
By Valerie Johnson
In social media posts this week, members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shared lessons learned from delivering laundry, delivering food, and returning home among other messages.
Church leaders report on status of missionaries, members following Typhoon Hagibis
By Aubrey Eyre
In a disaster report from the Church's Asia North Area offices, members and missionaries in the Chiba and Fukushima prefectures were reported safe following further flooding and mudslides due to torrential rains Oct. 25-26, in the aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis.
How Elder Rasband overcame disappointment about his mission call and what it means for missionaries today
By Tad Walch
Elder Ronald A. Rasband spoke in Tempe, Arizona, in a devotional to 1,700 people where he promised young adults they would be blessed in every aspect of their lives if they made institute a priority.
Video: President Ballard, Elder Christofferson share their mission to convert ‘the whole world’
By Danielle Christensen
President M. Russell Ballard and Elder D. Todd Christofferson talk about their assignment to convert 7 billion people to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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