Ensign College Devotionals

Ensign College's goal is to quickly and economically prepare you with the industry knowledge and workplace skills today’s hiring managers are seeking. Our targeted certificates and degrees give you the fundamental critical thinking, communication, leadership, and technical skills, along with the hands-on expertise to excel in your field. And as always, we’ll help you continue to progress toward becoming a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ.

Jeff Morrin graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor's and master's degree in business administration. Jeff is currently the administration vice president and chief financial officer at BYU-Pathway Worldwide. He also worked as the university resources vice president at BYU-Idaho. Prior to working for the Church Educational System of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he worked in various financial roles for several corporations throughout the United States. Jeff and his wife, Laura, are the parents of six children and eight grandchildren.

March 31, 2026 11:15 AM

Elder K. Brett Nattress was sustained as a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 2, 2016. At the time of his call, he had been serving as president of the Arizona Gilbert Mission. Elder Nattress has served in numerous Church callings, including full-time missionary in the California Sacramento Mission, ward Young Men president, bishop, stake Young Men president, stake president, Area Seventy, and mission president. Elder Nattress attended Brigham Young University and received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Utah in 1990. He was employed in health-care administration as co-founder and president of Advanced Health Care Corporation. Kevin Brett Nattress was born in Pocatello, Idaho. He and his wife, Shawna, are the parents of seven children.

March 24, 2026 11:15 AM

Sister Laurie Jones grew up in Midland, Michigan. She attended Brigham Young University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Clothing and Textiles. She worked for many years as an Administrative Assistant. She has served in the Relief Society, Primary, and Young Women organizations as well as Seminary Teacher, Self Reliance specialist and Ward Missionary. Sister Jones is serving with her husband, Kurt, at the Salt Lake City Headquarters Mission, and assigned to Ensign College. They are the parents of two daughters and three grandchildren.

March 17, 2026 11:15 AM

Shima Baradaran Baughman grew up in Goshen, New York after leaving Iran as a child refugee with her family. She attended Brigham Young University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. She received a law degree at BYU Law School and clerked on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals for Judge Jay S. Bybee. She served as a Fulbright Senior Scholar in Malawi then taught law at BYU and the University of Utah for thirteen years, serving as Associate Dean for her final years at the University of Utah. Sister Baughman returned to BYU in 2023 and is currently a Professor at BYU Law and a Distinguished Fellow at the Wheatley Institute. She can't wait to serve a mission. Sister Baughman and her husband, Ryan, have five children and live in Salt Lake City.

March 10, 2026 11:15 AM