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Iowa Service Missionary Finds Joy in Serving the Lord and Community After Losing Both Legs
When a bone infection led to the amputation of his right leg in 2021, Emmett Oakley found renewed hope through the gospel of Jesus Christ and unwavering support from members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Institute Flourishing in Numbers, Purpose in West African City of Lomé, Togo
Worldwide growth of the Church's Seminaries and Institutes program is evident in Lomé, Togo, — a city in the Church’s Africa West Area — where institute enrollment is nearly double what it was last year.
2025 Year in Review: Milestones, Events in Church Education
2025 has been a historic year for the Church Educational System in many ways — from record-level enrollments to milestone anniversaries and from innovations to expansions.
What This Artist Has Learned From Painting Women of the Old Testament for 23 Years
For the last 23 years, Elspeth Young has been painting women of the scriptures, many of whom are found in the Old Testament. She said she’s seen the Lord guiding her as He has the people in her paintings.
Year in Review: What’s New in Your Church Apps
Mobile Apps from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints received powerful updates in 2025 to support the way members worship, study and serve in callings.
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Video: President Jeffrey R. Holland — ‘A Man of Faith’
During more than 31 years of service as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, President Jeffrey R. Holland ministered to individuals around the world and shared his personal testimony of the Savior Jesus Christ.
A Look Back at Temple Milestones in 2025
Temple milestones during 2025 for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints included the dedication of nine new houses of the Lord, the construction starts of 20 temples and the announcement of 16 new temple locations.
What Church Leaders Have Said About Studying the Old Testament
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will read the Old Testament throughout 2026. Following are a few quotes from past and present Church leaders about studying the Old Testament.
Elder Cook Shares 5 Examples From the Savior at MTC Christmas Devotional
During a Christmas Day devotional at the MTC in Provo, Utah, Elder Quentin L. Cook invited missionaries to ponder five different examples from the Savior’s life to better understand Him and to regularly review their call to serve.
Acting President Appointed to BYU–Hawaii as President Kauwe Takes Temporary Leave
BYU–Hawaii President John S.K. Kauwe III has been granted temporary leave of absence as he continues treatment for cancer, he announced on Monday, December 22.