Elder Gerrit W. Gong’s Key Insights from April 2026 General Conference
During the April 2026 General Conference, Elder Gerrit W. Gong, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, delivered an insightful message centered on Easter and the theme of abiding in Christ. His remarks were highlighted during the Sunday afternoon session of this significant religious gathering.
Elder Gong’s Message on Easter and Abiding in Christ
Elder Gong began his talk with a reference to the risen Christ’s encounter with two disciples on the road to Emmaus. He reminded the audience that, similar to these disciples, many individuals experience feelings of loneliness and misunderstanding in their journeys. He stated, “As we, like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, long for our Savior to abide with us, for ’tis Eastertide.”
He emphasized that Jesus Christ provides companionship during our darkest moments. Elder Gong assured attendees that Christ is ready to walk alongside them, fulfilling the promise made by the Savior as He declares, “I am your answer — your way, your truth, your life.”
According to Elder Gong, there are two ways through which Christ abides with His followers: through the Holy Ghost, known as the First Comforter, and through the Savior’s own presence as the Second Comforter. He encouraged church members to express love and support for one another, stating, “Let us see and walk together in His love so He can abide with and in us, and us in Him, at this Eastertide and each day.”
About Elder Gerrit W. Gong
Elder Gerrit W. Gong was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on March 31, 2018. Prior to this calling, he served as a General Authority Seventy since April 2010. His upbringing is noteworthy; his mother encountered missionaries as a teenager in Honolulu, Hawaii. His father also joined the Church after meeting in the educational environment of Stanford University.
The first meeting between Elder Gong and his wife, Susan Lindsay, occurred during an evening devotional at the Provo Missionary Training Center, where he felt an immediate connection, expressing he “had a feeling this was somebody I’d always know.”
Further Engagement
For more insights from Elder Gong, including his past General Conference addresses, followers can engage with him through various social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X (formerly known as Twitter).
This April 2026 General Conference proved to be a significant moment for reflection on the role of Christ in the lives of church members, emphasizing the importance of community and divine companionship.
