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The 2026 CES Religious Educators Conference invites religious educators to strengthen discipleship and teaching. These messages help focus learning on Jesus Christ, reduce contention, and deepen conversion.
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Keynote
Full keynote session with instruction from President Camille N. Johnson.
View full keynotePresident Camille N. Johnson teaches a pattern of discipleship centered on loving others, avoiding contention, and actively making peace to strengthen relationships and draw closer to Jesus Christ.
Opening session
Our Charge to Strengthen Religious Education
President of Brigham Young University
President C. Shane Reese teaches the divine charge of religious educators to model Christlike teaching and help students build faith, deepen testimony, and become lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ.
General Authority Seventy and Commissioner of the Church Educational System
Elder James R. Rasband teaches about the power of the Savior’s Atonement, particularly as taught in the Book of Mormon, and emphasizes how doctrine-centered teaching helps students understand Christ’s love, strengthen faith, and become lifelong disciples.
S&I Global Faculty Meeting
Chad H Webb invites continued study and application. Jason Willard teaches that clear vision and Christ-centered instruction lead to lasting conversion.
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العربية, বাংলা, 廣東話, 繁體中文, 简体中文, Čeština, Dansk, Nederlands, English, Eesti, Suomi, Français (Canada), Français (France), Deutsch, עברית, हिन्दी, Magyar, Bahasa Indonesia, Italiano, 日本語, 한국어, Bahasa Melayu, فارسی, Polski, Português, Română, Русский, Español, Svenska, Filipino, தமிழ், తెలుగు, ไทย, Türkçe, Українська, Tiếng Việt, Ελληνικά, Norsk, Cymraeg
Breakout sessions
Breakout sessions
Practical sessions to strengthen teaching, doctrine, and student engagement.
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Stephanie Dibb Sorensen; Royce Kimmons
Coming, Going, and Asking: How Jesus Christ Invited Learners to Act
How the Savior invites learners to act. -
Gerrit Dirkmaat
Words of the Prophets: Lost Teachings from Joseph Smith, Hyrum Smith, and Brigham Young from the Council of Fifty
Insights from historical prophetic teachings. -
Lori L. Denning
Teaching the Gospels with Fresh Eyes: The Four Facets of the Diamond
Fresh approaches to teaching the Gospels. -
Michael R. Harris
Jonah
Doctrinal and narrative insights. -
Torrey Morrill
Focusing on Jesus Christ in the Family Proclamation
Keeping the Savior central in teaching. -
Camey Andersen
“Jesus Christ Is the Way”: Working as a System to Teach Faith in Jesus Christ and Following the Living Prophets in the Church Educational System and Global Church
Strengthening faith and following living prophets. -
W. Justin Dyer
Helping Students Avoid Toxic Perfectionism While Encouraging Healthy Striving
Balancing growth and well-being. -
Lincoln H. Blumell; Cameron J. Packer; John Hilton III (Moderator: Tyler Griffin)
King James Bible—The Translation of the Gospels; Scripture Study Helps: A Resource for Deepening Scriptural Understanding; Helping Students Come Closer to Jesus Christ Through Modern Bible Translations
Deepening scriptural understanding through Bible translations and study resources. -
Avram R. Shannon
Kingship and Messiah in the Old and New Testaments
Messianic themes across scripture. -
Joshua M. Matson
Major Themes in the Old Testament Minor Prophets (Hosea–Malachi)
Key doctrinal themes. -
Jared Marcum; Aaron Shumway; Karamea Wright
“This Is an Hard Saying; Who Can Hear It?”: Teaching Difficult Church History Topics
Approaching complex 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
Structured active learning model for deep engagement in large religious classes. -
Leslie L. Robbins
“What Will They Experience?” Designing Experiences for Learners to Connect with the Savior and Others
Helping students connect with the Savior and others. -
Victoria Simpson
Widening the Circle: Serving Your Neurodivergent Students
Inclusive teaching approaches for neurodivergent students. -
Eric Huntsman
Elevating Easter: Methods of Teaching and Engaging Students in Holy Week
Engaging students in Holy Week. -
Perry Montoya
Teaching in Large Groups Using Teaching in the Savior’s Way and Teacher Development Skills
Effective large-group instruction. -
Ezra Gwilliam
Teaching Symbols in Isaiah
Teaching symbolic language. -
Michael Biggerstaff
How Old Testament Prophecies of Destruction Function as Exhortations to Repent
Understanding prophetic warnings. -
Jason R. Combs
Understanding the World of the New Testament Gospels
Understanding the world of the Gospels. -
Greg S. Thorpe; Nick Thurgood
Retain, Reclaim, and Rescue; Messaging to Rescue and Retain
Student retention, reactivation, and engagement. -
Philip A. Allred
Knowing Christ: Matthew’s Emphasis on Relational Discipleship
Knowing Christ through relationships. -
Shauna Seamons
“We Need Your Voices”: A Prophetic Call to Elevate Women’s Voices and Build Greater Unity Through Gender Equality in the Classroom
Building unity and elevating women’s voices. -
Danny Ricks
Centering on Christ: Teaching REL 275 through the Lens of Jesus Christ, His Gospel and the Plan of Salvation
Teaching through the gospel and plan of salvation. -
Spencer Alan Tatum
The Making of a Disciple: How Regular Spiritual Experiences Lead to Ongoing and Enduring Conversion
Ongoing and enduring conversion.
Study, share, and apply these messages to help students deepen faith in Jesus Christ and become lifelong disciples.