The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is inviting religious educators and S&I teachers worldwide to improve their ability to invite learner engagement by attending the second annual Church Educational System Religious Educators Conference on June 12 and 13, 2025.
View the conference live and on-demand at Broadcasts.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
The Second Annual Religious Educators Conference
This annual event brings together educators and S&I teachers from across the globe. Hosted on the campus of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, the conference will feature:
- Keynote address by Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Thursday, June 12, at 6 p.m. (MDT), at the Conference Center Theater in Salt Lake City
- Opening session with Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, president of Brigham Young University–Idaho, and Elder Clark G. Gilbert, Commissioner of the Church Educational System, on Friday, June 13, at 8:30 a.m., in Provo
This conference is an opportunity for educators worldwide to come together, share best practices, gain insights into the needs of youth and young adults, and access valuable teaching resources.
Elder Gilbert highlighted the importance of active learning when he said, “Deep learning requires more than just passive listening. We need our students to lean forward and be engaged learners. One of the ways this happens is when students are allowed to share what they are learning with others. If you know you’re going to be expected to share what you are being taught, you prepare differently” (“The Power Is in Them,” S&I Annual Training Broadcast 2025).
How to Study
Keynote and opening session content will be published following the conference in Gospel Library in 41 languages.
Why Is the Religious Educators Conference Important?
This conference offers unique benefits for teachers, aiming to:
- Increase content mastery of scriptural and prophetic teachings
- Promote sound doctrine
- Provide training and resources for pedagogical professional development
- Build unity and support among religious educators across organizations
Elder Clark G. Gilbert said, “The lasting impact of our religious educators comes as they help students become lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ.” We invite all personnel to prepare for the conference by reading “The Power Is in Them.” This address was given by Elder Gilbert at the S&I Annual Training Broadcast on January 23, 2025.
In preparation for Elder Christofferson’s devotional to religious educators and the conference that follows, please prepare by reading the “Invite Diligent Learning” section of Teaching in the Savior’s Way. Come prepared reflecting on the following questions:
- In what ways did the Savior invite diligent learning in those he taught?
- How can I more effectively help those I teach take responsibility for their learning?