Leaders & Ministry

Elder Gary E. Stevenson: ‘Highly Favored of the Lord’
By Church News Staff
Despite the challenges and disappointments caused by the ongoing pandemic, Latter-day Saints can, like Nephi, discover they have been “highly favored of the Lord," said Elder Gary E. Stevenson.
Elder Jeremy R. Jaggi: ‘Let Patience Have Her Perfect Work’ and ‘Count It All Joy’
By Church News Staff
The many challenges of this year offer each person an opportunity to exercise patience and learn how to find joy in the midst of trials, Elder Jeremy R. Jaggi taught.
President Russell M. Nelson: ‘Let God Prevail’
By Church News Staff
The Lord is gathering those who are willing to let God prevail in their lives. Latter-days everywhere should “lead out in abandoning attitudes and actions of prejudice,” said President Russell M. Nelson. “I plead with you to promote respect for all of God’s children.”
President Nelson calls upon Latter-day Saints ‘to lead out in abandoning attitudes and actions of prejudice’
By Sarah Jane Weaver
“I plead with you to promote respect for all of God’s children," President Nelson said during the Sunday morning session of general conference.
President M. Russell Ballard: ‘Watch Ye Therefore, and Pray Always’
By Church News Staff
President M. Russell Ballard calls on people of all faiths worldwide to redouble their prayers on behalf of Church and government leaders — and all others in need of support and healing.
The women of the Church have ‘the spiritual power to change the world,’ President Nelson says
By Rachel Sterzer Gibson
Speaking during the women's session of the 190th Semiannual General Conference, President Nelson stated that the women of the Church have proven themselves as "the hope of Israel."
Women’s session: See photos and talk summaries for the October 2020 general conference
By Rachel Sterzer Gibson
“I have full spiritual confidence that, as we seek ‘union of feeling,’ we will call down the power of God to make our efforts more whole," Sister Eubank said during the women's session of October 2020 general conference.
Saturday’s conference messages highlight themes of overcoming prejudice and hope for the future
By Jason Swensen
The messages from the Saturday morning and afternoon sessions were both timely and timeless. Latter-day Saints, and anyone else tuning in, were gently counseled on overcoming division, eschewing racism and remaining prayerful, devout and hopeful.
Saturday afternoon session: See photos and talk summaries for the October 2020 general conference
By Valerie Walton
Highlights of the Saturday afternoon session of general conference included sustaining new Presiding Bishopric counselors and messages from Elder Uchtdorf, Elder Christofferson and Elder Gong.