Ensign College Devotionals

An address given by Hank Smith , delivered on November 11, 2025, at the Little Theater in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. Discover what The Righteousness of Your Redeemer truly means for your personal discipleship. This message explores how Christ’s perfect righteousness can transform daily life, give power beyond personal effort, and invite us to rely fully on Him.

What it really means to be “doers of the word” through charity, virtue, and daily discipleship.

An address given by Elder Kim B. Clark , delivered on October 28, 2025, at the Little Theater in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. In this reflection, Elder Kim B. Clark explores agency, growth, and the way Christ teaches us to learn deeply, especially in an age shaped by artificial intelligence.

In this episode of the Ensign College Devotional Podcast, explore how education and discipleship come together to prepare you for meaningful service. “Your Ensign Moment” reminds us that every lesson learned and every act of faith can strengthen our ability to lead, serve, and uplift others through Christ.

An address given by Danny Ricks, BYU Idaho Religious Studies delivered September 30, 2025, at Ensig College.

Linda Campbell was born in Atlanta, Georgia, but has called Bountiful, Utah, home for most of her life. She worked in the mortgage industry until 2010, when she paused her career to raise her children. She returned to the workforce in 2022, joining Ensign College, where she now serves as Manager of Talent Acquisition in Human Resources—a role she loves for the chance it gives her to connect with p...

Steven J. Lund served as Young Men General President from April 2020 to August 2025. His past Church assignments have included service as a member of the Young Men general board, Area Seventy, mission president in the Georgia Atlanta Mission (2003–2006), coordinator of the Provo City Center Temple Dedication Committee, and full-time missionary in the Netherlands Amsterdam Mission. President Lund r...

President Bruce C. Kusch became the 13th president of Ensign College on April 17, 2017. He previously served as the Chief Academic Officer from March 2016 until assuming his current role. President Kusch began his Church Educational System service in August 2002, joining the Business Management Faculty at Brigham Young University-Idaho. While there, he also served as the Associate Academic Vice Pr...

Sister Alynda Kusch is a graduate of BYU-Idaho. Following her graduation, she taught for the BYU-I Culinary Arts department until she and President Kusch left for their missionary service in Mexico. She currently serves as a Sunday School teacher in her ward. Both President and Sister Kusch were born and raised in Southern California. They were married in the Los Angeles Temple and are the parents...

An address given by Elder Dale G. Renlund , delivered on September 2, 2025, at the Little Theater in the Conference Center. God has given us spiritual armor to protect us, strengthen us, and help us overcome life’s challenges. In this talk, Elder Renlund explore four key pieces of the Armor of God and why they are essential to living with faith and resilience.

An address given by Sister Ruth Renlund , delivered on September 2, 2025, at the Little Theater in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. What seeds are you planting in your life? Learn how the Law of the Harvest can bring peace, growth, and spiritual strength.

Rory C. Bigelow was born in Concord, California. He obtained a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Utah and a master's degree in educational leadership from Brigham Young University. As a young man he served a mission in Illinois Chicago (Spanish-speaking) and throughout his life has held various church callings including Bishop (twice), Stake President (twice) and M...

Leslie Langi was born in Carson, California but raised in West Valley City, Utah. She attended Salt Lake Community College where she earned her Associate Degree in Communications. She continued her education by receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Communications from the University of Utah. Leslie has a passion for education and has worked in higher education for 15 years. Leslie currently...

Eric B Karl was born in Albuquerque NM and was blessed to live all over the United States growing up.  He attended Brigham Young University where he earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in electrical engineering. Afterward, he worked as a computer engineer in California and Arizona before joining the faculty at BYU-Idaho in 2004.  While there he continued his education and received a PhD in I...

Daniel Rogers is a native of Southern California, to a big family with deep pioneer roots. As a young man, he served the Spanish-speaking community of New York City as a missionary. Upon his return, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music Education at California State University Fullerton with an emphasis in choral education, later his master’s degree from Brigham Young University in Music history...

David Paulsen joined Ensign College as CIO in January of 2025. Previously, he worked for the real estate investment entities of the Church for 35 years. He directed the technology initiatives, infrastructure, and systems for these corporations and properties of the Church. David has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Utah and a Master of Business Administration...

Emily Snyder Burrup was born in Cedar City, Utah but had the opportunity to live in various cities including Hong Kong. She served as a full-time missionary in the Russia, St. Petersburg mission. Sister Burrup received her bachelor’s from Brigham Young University, and a master’s degree in business administration from Columbia Business School. Sister Burrup began her career as a school teacher. She...

Joseph Sybrowsky grew up in Provo Utah where he attended BYU until his mission. He served his two-year mission in the Campinas Brazil Mission. After his return, he studied at BYU-Hawaii earning a bachelor’s degree in international business management. He continued his education with select master’s level courses in Hospitality Administration from UNLV. Brother Sybrowsky began his career working fo...

Joshua Burt grew up in Canyonville, Oregon. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication from Brigham Young University–Idaho and a Master's degree in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning from Boise State University. Brother Burt currently works as a Human Resources Information Systems Manager and has worked at Ensign College for 12 years. He served a full-time...

Richard Elms grew up in California and Utah. He served a full-time mission in the Washington DC North Mission. Upon his return, he attended Utah State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology. He furthered his education and received a master’s degree in Secondary Ed and an Ed. D. from Washington State University. He has taught seminary and institute for 30 years in Washingt...

Sister J. Anette Dennis was born in Provo, Utah, to C. Lamar Herrin and Patricia Stewart Herrin. Sister Dennis studied elementary education and Spanish at Brigham Young University. She is married to Jorge Dennis, and they have four children and nine grandchildren. Sister Dennis has served in many assignments, including the Primary general advisory council, the Davis County church communications co...

Elder Jed E. Jensen was born and raised in the Big Horn Basin of Wyoming. He grew up in the small town of Byron, Wyoming. He received an AAS degree from Casper College, a Bachelor of Independent Study degree from Brigham Young University, and a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration from the University of Wyoming. Elder Jensen is currently serving as a full-time missionary assigned to t...

President Bruce C. Kusch  became the 13th president of Ensign College on April 17, 2017. He previously served as the Chief Academic Officer from March 2016 until assuming his current role. President Kusch began his Church Educational System service in August 2002, joining the Business Management Faculty at Brigham Young University-Idaho. While there, he also served as the Associate Academic Vice P...

An address given by President Philip Howes, delivered on April 01, 2025, at Ensign College. Sister Judith Howes and President Philip Howes both grew up in Adelaide, South Australia. President Howes served a mission in Peru. President Howes graduated from dental school and Sister Howes graduated as a schoolteacher. President Howes opened his practice in 1978 and worked as a sole practitioner his en...

An address given by Sister Judith Howes, delivered on April 01, 2025, at Ensign College. Sister Judith Howes and President Philip Howes both grew up in Adelaide, South Australia. President Howes served a mission in Peru. President Howes graduated from dental school and Sister Howes graduated as a schoolteacher. President Howes opened his practice in 1978 and worked as a sole practitioner his entir...