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WEBLatest Stories. President Holland teaches about Christ’s love and ‘divine DNA’ during October 2024 general conference. By. Kaitlyn Bancroft. Published 1 hour ago. "We must not be guilty of such simplistic versions [of the Savior] that conveniently ignore teachings we find uncomfortable."
Timeline of President Russell M. Nelson’s life and ministry
WEBSep 5, 2024 · President Russell M. Nelson — who turns 100 on Sept. 9 — was set apart as the 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Jan. 14, 2018, after serving 34 years in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He was a world-renowned heart surgeon and medical researcher before entering full-time Church service in 1984. …
Come, Follow Me - Church News
WEBScott Taylor: Putting the ‘you’ in youth and other ‘Come, Follow Me’ efforts. Personal study and class discussion serve as the meat and potatoes, with additional resources and activities adding a little seasoning.
What was Bethlehem like when Jesus was born? – Church News
WEBDec 19, 2022 · Among these locations, the site most associated with the beginnings of the New Testament story is Bethlehem — the setting of Jesus’ birth as described in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Visitors to Bethlehem immediately feel of its profound scriptural significance as they recall the events of the Nativity while viewing the ancient ...
‘Come, Follow Me’ simplifies from 4 manuals to 1 - Church News
WEBDec 13, 2023 · In 2024, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will engage in a year of studying the Book of Mormon for the second time since the launch of the “Come, Follow Me” curriculum. The 2024 manuals will be different from that first experience, in 2020, as the Church moves away from separate manuals for the home, …
Map shows area breakdown of Church of Jesus Christ’s 411 …
WEBSep 30, 2022 · The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has 411 missions scattered across the globe, from Angola to Zimbabwe. 30 Sept 2022, 12:27 PM MDT. This global map shows the number of the 411 missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in each area as of September 2022. Also noted are the countries with the most missions …
Get to know Church’s new 36 new missions – Church News
WEBNov 8, 2023 · On Wednesday, Nov. 1, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced it would add 36 new missions worldwide, because of the increase of its missionary force to more than 72,000.. The 36 new missions will give the Church 450 missions worldwide — its highest-ever total.. To help its readers have a better sense of …
Invitations President Nelson has given since becoming Prophet
WEBJun 9, 2024 · Throughout his ministry as 17th President of the Church, President Nelson has used general conference, social media and other means to extend invitations to Latter-day Saints worldwide — invitations to act in faith and come closer to Jesus Christ.Here is a look at some of his other invitations. ‘Stay on the covenant path’ In a January 2018 …
A look at Utah’s 28 Latter-day Saint temples – Church News
WEBMar 31, 2023 · A look at Latter-day Saint temples in Utah — 28 total, and going strong. In a state of 2.16 million members, the Church has 14 temples operating and another 14 under construction, under renovation or awaiting dedication. The St. George Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is shown Friday, March 24, 2023 in St. George, Utah.