Brother Chad H Webb, first counselor in the Sunday School general presidency, spoke during the Saturday afternoon session of October 2025 general conference about teaching with and learning from the Holy Ghost. The following is a summary of what he said.
Brother Webb’s talk summary
Consider the role of the Holy Ghost in gospel learning, both at home and at church. Gospel instruction is most effective when learners are prepared and when teachers foster personal revelation.
“Then, as we’re given opportunities to share what we are learning through our study and from the Holy Ghost, we help each other to be instructed and edified. As we apply gospel principles, the Spirit again bears witness of their truthfulness.”
Teachers can focus on the progress and needs of learners, while learners can exercise their agency to signal to the Holy Ghost that they’re willing to be taught. Teachers invite the Holy Ghost by teaching true doctrine.
“True doctrine is found in the scriptures and teachings of modern prophets.”
Teaching and learning should always focus on Jesus Christ. Even when He’s not directly referred to in a scriptural account, a teacher might ask about a time when Christ exemplified a principle.
“In our homes and Church meetings, as we focus on Jesus Christ, teach His doctrine and learn diligently, we invite the Holy Ghost to deepen our faith in Jesus Christ and help us become more like Him, which is the aim of all gospel teaching and learning.”
Read the full text of Brother Webb’s talk: 'That All May Be Edified’
Notable quotes
“Today I invite you to consider the role of the Holy Ghost, specifically related to gospel learning and teaching in the home and at Church.”
“As we’re given opportunities to share what we are learning through our study and from the Holy Ghost, we help each other to be instructed and edified. As we apply gospel principles, the Spirit again bears witness of their truthfulness.”
“In our homes and Church meetings, as we focus on Jesus Christ, teach His doctrine and learn diligently, we invite the Holy Ghost to deepen our faith in Jesus Christ and help us become more like Him, which is the aim of all gospel teaching and learning.”
Who is Brother Webb?
- Brother Chad H Webb was sustained as first counselor in the Sunday School general presidency during April 2024 general conference.
- He was born in Rexburg, Idaho, and served as a young missionary in the Mexico Veracruz Mission.
- He married Kristi Ann Bronson on Aug. 4, 1990, in the Logan Utah Temple. They have six children.
- Brother Webb has been an administrator of Seminaries and Institutes of Religion since 2008.
What has Brother Webb done recently?
- In July, Brother Webb spoke during summer commencement exercises at Brigham Young University–Idaho, encouraging graduates to keep their spiritual, social and intellectual momentum.
- In June, he conducted the meeting for Elder D. Todd Christofferson’s keynote address during the second annual Church Educational System Religious Educators Conference.
- In January, Brother Webb spoke during an annual training broadcast to the Church’s more than 53,000 seminary and institute teachers around the world.
