“Come, Follow Me” LDS Youth Curriculum for 2016
The article “LDS Curriculum for 2016” outlines the manuals to be used for Sunday classes in 2016. This article clarifies the Aaronic Priesthood, Young Women, and youth Sunday School curriculum Come, Follow Me: Learning Resources for Youth. The lessons will...
Use Technology to Teach LDS Youth
LDS teachers can be instrumental in helping youth learn how to use technology wisely. That was one of the messages from Ron Schwendiman who spoke at the recent BYU Education Week. “Any tool we have in our lives has the ability to do good or evil,” Brother Schwendiman...
Live LDS Face-to-Face Event with The Piano Guys Oct 20
The Church has just announced the next LDS Face-to-Face event with The Piano Guys. It is perfect for an LDS Mutual or family activity. On October 20, 2015, join youth from around the world for a live, two-way conversation with the Piano Guys. The event will...
New Seminary & Institute Manuals Cover Church History In Depth
You may be interested in reviewing the new institute and seminary manuals on the topic of Church history: Foundations of the Restoration institute manual (text, PDF, or Gospel Library app) Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Seminary Teacher Manual (text, PDF,...
Member Video: Go to Early Morning LDS Seminary
A member has created a video, “Don’t be a dip for a chip, go to early morning seminary,” to encourage youth to go to LDS seminary. Here is a list of other member-created videos I have shared. If you find other videos you think I should share, please...
LDS Mutual Theme for 2016
This weekend, the Church announced that the Mutual theme for 2016 is 2 Nephi 31:20: “Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting...
Changes to Institute of Religion Programs
New Classes: Beginning August 2015, four new courses will be offered at all Institutes of Religion and at BYU, BYU–Idaho, BYU–Hawaii, and LDS Business College. These courses are titled Jesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel, Foundations of the Restoration, The...
Keeping Kids Safe on Instagram
Instagram has grown in popularity over the last few years among teens. It is a photo sharing application that has over 200 million active monthly users, putting it in the league with Facebook and Twitter when it comes to popularity. Instagram’s page Tips for...
Video: What Mormon Boys Think About Girls
The video “What Mormon Boys Think About Girls” contains a series of candid interviews with LDS teenage boys about their thoughts on dating and girls. Here is a list of other member-created videos I have shared. If you find other videos you think I should...
Preparing to Receive the Melchizedek Priesthood
The topic of study for LDS Young Men, Young Women, and youth Sunday School classes in July is Ordinances and Covenants. The July issue of the New Era magazine has a great article “Ready to Receive the Melchizedek Priesthood?” It discusses the oath of the...
Mormonad: Noteworthy Music
Have you read all the June issue of the New Era yet? This Mormonad poster is on page 11. “What goes in your ears stays on your mind. Choose to keep it upbeat and in harmony with the Lord’s standards. (See D&C 25:12.)” You can also download a full-size...
Talking to Teens About Pornography
KSL recently published a great article “Talking to teens about pornography,” where Kim Giles gives tips for having important conversations with teens about pornography. Suppose you discover that your teenage son is viewing pornography with his friends? How...
Questions About Serving an LDS Mission
The article “But What If … ? Questions about Serving a Mission” gives advice to youth and adults who are contemplating serving a full-time mission. As your time to serve a mission approaches, you may ask yourself, “Can I really do this?” Yes, you can! It...
Safety & Health Website safety.lds.org
The Church has just provided a new section of LDS.org about Safety and Health at safety.lds.org. The site includes the following sections: Safety in Church Activities. The First Presidency lists safety guidelines for planning Church activities. Activities—Policies and...Follow on social media