Faith

Elder Gary E. Stevenson, a member of The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered the Education Week Devotional address about the history of education week, Joseph Smith, the Book of Mormon and the ongoing restoration of the gospel.

Pam Musil, associate chair of the department of dance, delivered Tuesday’s Devotional address in the de Jong Concert Hall about the importance of changing and transforming our lives to prepare to meet God.

Spencer Fluhman, executive director of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship and an associate professor of history, delivered Tuesday’s Devotional address in the de Jong Concert Hall about the unique role of education at Brigham Young University and the perspective it provides.

Amy Tanner, associate professor and undergraduate coordinator for the mathematics education department, delivered Tuesday’s Devotional address in the de Jong Concert Hall.

Chris Crowe, professor of English and English education, delivered Tuesday’s Devotional address in the de Jong Concert Hall. Crowe spoke about navigating Hamlet’s “undiscover’d country” and how to face uncertainties.

Michalyn Steele, associate professor of law, delivered Tuesday's Devotional address in the de Jong Concert Hall. Steele spoke about trusting the Lord throughout times of trial and tribulation.

Ellie Young, associate professor of clinical psychology and special education delivered Tuesday’s Devotional address in the de Jong Concert Hall. Young spoke on keeping our covenants with the Lord in an uplifting and supporting way.

Phillip Rash, director of First-Year Experience and assistant dean of Undergraduate Education, delivered Tuesday’s Devotional address in the de Jong Concert Hall. Rash spoke on the importance of reaching out to those on the margins of the different groups we belong to, including those who might feel marginalized at BYU.

Julianne Grose, associate professor in the department of microbiology and molecular biology, delivered Tuesday’s Devotional address in the de Jong Concert Hall. Professor Grose spoke on the importance of recognizing our individual talents, gifts and roles in life.

J.B. Haws, associate professor of church history and doctrine, delivered the Devotional address Tuesday in the Joseph Smith Building auditorium. Professor Haws spoke on ways we can combat the dangers of comparison and gave compelling examples of looking outward rather than focusing on ourselves.

It’s impossible to get to every class at BYU Women's Conference, but here are a few inspiring highlights from BYU faculty members:

BYU's annual Women's Conference came to a close on Friday. Here are some of the inspiring thoughts attendees heard during their classes. 

Elder D. Todd Christofferson and sister Kathy Christofferson spoke on trusting Jesus Christ throughout our lives in the concluding session of BYU Women's Conference.

In the Friday morning keynote address of Women’s Conference at BYU, a historic first-ever Sister-to-Sister event was held where the presidents of each auxiliary organization in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints joined together for a conversation. Sister Jean B. Bingham of the Relief Society, Sister Bonnie H. Cordon of the Young Women and Sister Joy D. Jones of the Primary answered questions that had been submitted by women around the world in a discussion led by Sheri Dew.

Rebecca Pinegar, assistant matron at the Provo Temple, concluded Thursday’s session of Women’s Conference by sharing insights on patterns that can lead to personal revelation.

Sister Julie B. Beck, former General Relief Society President for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, opened the 2019 BYU Women’s Conference by sharing her thoughts on the year’s theme of “seek this Jesus.”

Brother M. Joseph Brough, Second Counselor in the Young Men General Presidency, delivered Tuesday’s BYU Devotional address. He spoke about the influence of women as teachers and as examples of discipleship and strength.

Jason Carroll, professor of marriage and family studies, delivered Tuesday’s BYU Devotional address. He spoke about emulating the Savior’s example of agency-based love in dating and marriage relationships.