Ministering

Looking for a remedy for loneliness? Serve your neighbor

By Jason Swensen

6 Jan 2021

A BYU-partnered study finds performing small acts of kindness around one's neighborhood can help givers overcome loneliness, even during a pandemic.

What Latter-day Saints worldwide are doing to answer President Nelson’s call to continue ministering

By Jason Swensen

25 Mar 2020

Members utilize technology and determination to care for and comfort others during an unsettling period of global unrest.

Elder Gerrit W. Gong: ‘Good Shepherd, Lamb of God’

By Church News Staff

7 Apr 2019

Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said Sunday afternoon, "God’s shepherds are to strengthen, heal, bind up that which is broken, bring again that which was driven away, seek that which was lost."

Elder Kim B. Clark: ‘Look Unto Jesus Christ’

By Jason Swensen

6 Apr 2019

Elder Kim B. Clark, a General Authority Seventy, spoke on faith in and following the Savior in his address "Look Unto Jesus Christ" in the priesthood session of April 2019 general conference.

President M. Russell Ballard: ‘The True, Pure, and Simple Gospel of Jesus Christ’

By Church News Staff

6 Apr 2019

President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, spoke about the true, pure and simple gospel of Christ during the Saturday afternoon session of general conference.

Bishop W. Christopher Waddell: ‘Just as He Did’

By Church News Staff

6 Apr 2019

Bishop W. Christopher Waddell, second counselor in the Presiding Bishopric: "No one has ever wandered so far from the path that they are beyond the reach of the infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ."

Elder Gary E. Stevenson: ‘Shepherding Souls’

By Jason Swensen

7 Oct 2018

Ministering allows Latter-day Saints to heed the Lord's words and "gather together my sheep."

Elder Robert C. Gay: ‘Taking Upon Ourselves the Name of Jesus Christ’

7 Oct 2018

Elder Robert C. Gay spoke about the importance of taking on the name of Christ and trusting in Him during his October 2018 general conference address.

President Henry B. Eyring: ‘Try, Try, Try’

By Church News Staff

7 Oct 2018

President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency, offered encouragement during trials during the Sunday afternoon session of general conference on Oct. 7.

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland: ‘The Ministry of Reconciliation’

7 Oct 2018

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke on "the ministry of reconciliation" in the Sunday morning session of October 2018 general conference.

Sister Bonnie H. Cordon: ‘Becoming a Shepherd’

By Rachel Sterzer Gibson

7 Oct 2018

Sister Bonnie H. Cordon, Young Women general president, spoke during the Sunday morning session of the 188th Semiannual General Conference on developing the heart of a shepherd.

President Russell M. Nelson: ‘Sisters’ Participation in the Gathering of Israel’

By Church News Staff

9 Aug 2019

President Russell M. Nelson spoke about the role of women in the gathering of Israel during his October 2018 address during the general women’s session.

President Henry B. Eyring: ‘Women and Gospel Learning in the Home’

By Church News Staff

9 Aug 2019

Women are the principal gospel educators in the family and possess 'great capacity' to hear God's direction.

Sister Cristina B. Franco: ‘The Joy of Unselfish Service’

9 Aug 2019

Sister Cristina B. Franco spoke about the importance of service during her October 2018 address.

Sister Michelle D. Craig: ‘Divine Discontent’

By Marianne Holman Prescott

9 Aug 2019

Sister Michelle D. Craig speaks during the women's session of general conference on the topic, 'Divine Discontent.'

Sister Joy D. Jones: ‘For Him’

By Church News Staff

6 Oct 2018

"Rather than building resentment, we can build, through service, a more perfect relationship with our Heavenly Father."

Elder Gerrit W. Gong: ‘Our Campfire of Faith’

By Church News Staff

6 Oct 2018

Elder Gerrit W. Gong spoke about the importance of faith and obedience to God’s commandments in times of trial during his October 2018 address.

President Dallin H. Oaks: ‘Truth and the Plan’

By Church News Staff

6 Oct 2018

President Dallin H. Oaks spoke about understanding eternal truths taught in the Plan of Salvation during his October 2018 address.

8 quotes on what Church leaders have been saying about ministering

By Sarah Jane Weaver

20 Jul 2018

“For months we have been seeking a better way to minister to the spiritual and temporal needs of our people in the Savior’s way," said President Russell M. Nelson in April. Read additional quotes from Church leaders on ministering.

Elder Soares asks for love, acceptance of diversity in Church video

By Danielle Christensen

9 Aug 2019

In a recent video released by the Church, Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke about the importance of loving and accepting all people.

Monthly ministering principles to be published in Church magazines

7 Jun 2018

Monthly ministering principles to be published in the Ensign and Liahona magazines starting this month.

Church releases additional answers about ministering

Camille West, LDS.org

16 May 2018

Church leaders have released an additional set of questions and answers members and leaders may have about priesthood quorum changes and ministering announced during April general conference.

Apostle Elder Neil L. Andersen shares more insight on call to ‘minister’

By Marianne Holman Prescott

17 Apr 2018

Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shares more insight about “ministering in a holier way,” as President Nelson described.

Prophetic pattern of ministering

By Sarah Jane Weaver

24 Apr 2018

President Nelson follows example set by past presidents of the Church. The following list, compiled by the LDS Church History Libary, details international travels of LDS Church presidents, beginning at the turn of the 20th Century.

Church announces ministering, retires home and visiting teaching

By Sarah Jane Weaver

1 Apr 2018

Opening "a new chapter in the history of the Church," President Russell M. Nelson announced "the retirement" of home and visiting teaching on Sunday afternoon, April 1. A new "ministering" concept will combine the former programs under a new name.