This article explains how to watch the conference live, where recordings will be available, language options, and how to use Zoom Events for breakout sessions and translated subtitles.
Conference schedule (MDT) 🗓️
Thursday, June 4, 2026 — Keynote Address
- Time: 6:00–7:00 p.m. MDT
- Speaker: President Camille N. Johnson
- Live viewing: broadcasts.ChurchofJesusChrist.org
- On‑demand: Available for two weeks, then published in Gospel Library
The Church Educational System Religious Educators Conference Keynote Address will be streamed live, and available on-demand, for Church Educational System religious educators and missionaries, Seminaries and Institutes of Religion personnel, stake‑called seminary and institute teachers and their supervisors, and their spouses. This keynote opens the 2026 Religious Educators Conference and invites participants worldwide to begin the conference together with shared counsel and perspective centered on Jesus Christ.
Friday, June 5, 2026 — Opening Session
- Time: 8:30–9:45 a.m. MDT
- Speakers: Elder James R. Rasband; President C. Shane Reese
- Live viewing: broadcasts.ChurchofJesusChrist.org
- On‑demand: Available for two weeks, then published in Gospel Library
The Opening Session will be streamed live, and available on demand, for full‑time religious educators and marks the beginning of the conference’s focused instruction and learning. Featuring messages from Elder James R. Rasband and President C. Shane Reese, this session provides shared direction, perspective, and encouragement as the conference moves into breakout sessions and continued professional development. Participants are invited to join live or view on demand as they begin Day Two of the conference together.
Friday, June 5, 2026 — Breakout Sessions (Zoom Events)
- Morning: 10:00–11:50 a.m. MDT
- Lunch break: 12:00 p.m. MDT
- Afternoon: 1:00–2:50 p.m. MDT
See a detailed schedule of sessions and presenters here:
10:00–10:50 a.m.
Stephanie Dibb Sorensen; Royce Kimmons
Coming, Going, and Asking: How Jesus Christ Invited Learners to Act
Gerrit Dirkmaat
Words of the Prophets: Lost Teachings from Joseph Smith, Hyrum Smith, and Brigham Young from the Council of Fifty
Lori L. Denning
Teaching the Gospels with Fresh Eyes: The Four Facets of the Diamond
Michael R. Harris
Jonah
Torrey Morrill
Focusing on Jesus Christ in the Family Proclamation
Camey Andersen
“Jesus Christ Is the Way”: Working as a System to Teach Faith in Jesus Christ and Follow Living Prophets
11:00–11:50 a.m.
W. Justin Dyer
Helping Students Avoid Toxic Perfectionism While Encouraging Healthy Striving
Lincoln Blumell; Cameron J. Packer; John Hilton III
Scripture Study Helps: Deepening Scriptural Understanding through the King James Bible and Modern Translations
Moderator: Tyler Griffin
Avram R. Shannon
Kingship and Messiah in the Old and New Testaments
Joshua M. Matson
Major Themes in the Old Testament Minor Prophets (Hosea–Malachi)
Jared Marcum; Aaron Shumway; Karamea Wright
“This Is an Hard Saying; Who Can Hear It?” Teaching Difficult Church History Topics
Diornite Joseph B. Poda (French)
Des Spectateurs Aux Disciples: Un Modèle Structuré d'Apprentissage Actif (PALM-A) pour l'Engagement Profond dans les Grandes Classes Religieuses
1:00–1:50 p.m
Leslie L. Robbins
“What Will They Experience?” Designing Learning Experiences that Help Students Connect with the Savior and Others
Victoria Simpson
Widening the Circle: Serving Neurodivergent Students
Eric Huntsman
Elevating Easter: Teaching and Engaging Students in Holy Week
Perry Montoya
Teaching in Large Groups Using Teaching in the Savior’s Way and Teacher Development Skills
Ezra Gwilliam
Teaching Symbols in Isaiah
Michael Biggerstaff
How Old Testament Prophecies of Destruction Function as Exhortations to Repent
2:00–2:50 p.m.
Jason R. Combs
Understanding the World of the New Testament Gospels
Greg S. Thorpe; Nick Thurgood
Retain, Reclaim, and Rescue: External Communications and Student Engagement
Phillip A. Allred
Knowing Christ: Matthew’s Emphasis on Relational Discipleship
Shauna Seamons
“We Need Your Voices”: A Prophetic Call to Elevate Women’s Voices and Build Greater Unity in the Classroom
Danny Ricks
Centering on Christ: Teaching REL 275 through the Gospel and the Plan of Salvation
Spencer Alan Tatum
The Making of a Disciple: How Regular Spiritual Experiences Lead to Ongoing and Enduring Conversion
Friday, June 5, 2026 — S&I Global Faculty Meeting (Zoom Events)
- Time: 3:00–3:50 p.m. MDT
- How to participate: Zoom Events
- Availability: Live and on demand for one year
All breakout sessions and faculty meeting are available through Zoom Events, both live and on demand for one year. Zoom Events supports live translated subtitles for all sessions. (See Zoom Events: subtitles and translation)
Where to watch
Broadcast sessions
The Keynote Address and Opening Session will be:
- Streamed live on broadcasts.ChurchofJesusChrist.org
- Available on demand for two weeks
- Then published in Gospel Library
Available in many languages. Select additional languages here:
Select a language
Zoom Events sessions
- All breakout sessions and the S&I Global Faculty Meeting
- Available live and on demand for one year
- Access provided through Zoom Events registration
Zoom Events access links will be emailed to you after you register.
Available languages (Gospel Library)
The Keynote Address and Opening Session will be published in Gospel Library in the following languages:
Select a language
Publication timing may vary by language as processing and translation are completed.
Zoom Events: subtitles and translation
Zoom Events supports live translated subtitles for all sessions.
How to turn on subtitles
- Join a session through Zoom Events.
- Select “Show Subtitles” or “Live Transcript” in the Zoom toolbar.
- Choose your preferred language.
- Subtitles will appear at the bottom of the screen once generated.
- Subtitles available in these languages: Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French (Canada), French (France), German, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Greek, Norwegian, and Welsh
Registration reminder ✅
To attend breakout sessions or the S&I Global Faculty Meeting, you must register through Zoom Events. Your invitation email will include:
- Your Zoom Events access link
- Session schedule and agenda
- Instructions for joining live or viewing on demand