BYU–Hawaii Devotionals & Speeches

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Preparing Ourselves for Greater Things | Chad Yuen Feb 26, 2026

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Chad Yuen's shares three essential points we can remember as we prepare ourselves for greater things, both in this life and the eternities. Focus, preparing with the Lord, and being confident in yourself to not compare yourself to others.
"When we go to the Lord for direction, we need to make sure that our hearts are in the right place to receive that direction. That we are willing to follow His promptings."
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Chad Yuen, a 2nd generation BYU–Hawaii graduate born in Kahuku and raised in Maui, served a two-year Japanese-speaking mission in the Japan Tokyo North Mission. He holds a Bachelor of Science in International Business Management from BYU–Hawaii and a Master of Business Administration from Hawaii Pacific University. With over 10 years of experience in renewable energy sales, chemical cleaning sales, and petroleum-based fuel sales, Chad has developed expertise across multiple industries.
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Discovering Answers to Your Prayers | Steven Tueller Feb 26, 2026

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Vice President Steven Tueller shares guidance with students in seeking answers to prayers at today's devotional. He highlights the importance of faith, openness to diverse answers, recognizing God's guidance in various forms, considering past experiences, and trusting personal agency, emphasizing the need to patiently and trustingly discover how God answers prayers in His way and time.
“We do not need to fear. God has a divine plan for each of us. He can certainly make adjustments to ensure we do not lack the experiences we need to choose to return to Him.”
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Steven Tueller has nearly 30 years of experience in the Church Education System, starting at BYU in Provo's Physical Facilities Division. He specializes in budgeting, strategic planning, space management, and sales and marketing. Since June 2006, he has served as managing director of budget and Human Resources at BYU–Hawaii. Steven was a missionary in Osaka, Japan, for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He earned his bachelor’s degree in human resource development, a master’s degree in international and area studies, and an MBA, all from BYU in Provo.
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Prophetic Fingerprints | Winter 2025 Commencement | R. Kelly Haws Feb 26, 2026

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Elder R. Kelly Haws currently serves as assistant to the commissioner of Church Education and secretary to the Board of Trustees of the Church Educational System. He has served in this capacity since 2018. Prior to this assignment, he worked for Seminaries and Institutes of Religion beginning in 1984, including 10 years of teaching in Utah, 13 years as area director for the eastern United States and Canada, and 9 years as assistant and associate administrator to the commissioner of Church Education.
Professionally, Elder Haws holds an associate’s degree from Snow College, a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University, a master’s degree from Utah State University, and a doctoral degree in education from George Mason University. He married Connie Thornwall in the Salt Lake Temple, and together they are the parents of three children.
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Pulls of the Heart | Winter 2025 Commencement | Rosalind Malolo Pedron Feb 26, 2026

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Rosalind Malolo Pedron, a Samoan student, is graduating with a double major in political science and Pacific Islands Studies. Born in New Zealand and raised in Australia from the age of 10, she has maintained a strong connection to her Samoan heritage by preserving cultural traditions at home. She credits much of her success to her diverse upbringing and the unique environments she has experienced throughout her life.
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Our Journey to Becoming | Winter 2025 Commencement | President Susan H. Porter Feb 26, 2026

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President Susan H. Porter was sustained as Primary General President for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 2, 2022. At the time of her call, she was serving as First Counselor in the Primary General Presidency.
Professionally, President Porter graduated with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Brigham Young University. She has worked as a lab assistant for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and as a math teacher. She also volunteered in her children’s schools and with various community organizations.
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Plan Your Life with God | Winter 2025 Commencement | President John S.K. Kauwe III Feb 26, 2026

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President John S.K. Kauwe III has served as the president of Brigham Young University–Hawaii since July 2020. He was sustained as an Area Seventy in April 2024. President Kauwe holds degrees from Brigham Young University and Washington University in St. Louis. As a Biology professor at BYU Provo, he previously chaired the Biology Department and was Dean of Graduate Studies. His research focuses on the genetic basis of Alzheimer’s disease and includes over 100 peer-reviewed publications. President Kauwe and his wife, Monica, have five children.
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President Thomas S. Monson | Jubilee Devotional 2005 Feb 26, 2026

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Then First Councilor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Thomas S. Monson addresses the crowd at BYU-Hawaii's 50th anniversary known as the Golden Jubilee in 2005. BYU-Hawaii was founded on February 12, 1955 as the Church College of Hawaii. Learn more at about.byuh.edu
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God Has Not Ceased to Work Miracles | Nasanbold Sukhbaatar | February 17, 2026 Feb 18, 2026

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Nasanbold Sukhbaatar
Stake President of the Ulaanbaatar East Stake
Public Affairs and Communication Manager for the Church in Mongolia 
Brigham Young University–Hawaii Devotional (February 17, 2026)
Nasanbold Sukhbaatar shares how he grew up on the vast, empty grasslands of Mongolia, riding his horse for hours through snow to get to school. When changes in government left him unable to read, he taught himself, practicing by candlelight in the fields with his herd. Through faith, hard work, and prayer, he continued his education and came to BYU–Hawaii He encourages students to "be one," follow Prophetic counsel, and receive blessings through obedience, becoming the noble men and women President McKay prophesied about.
“Obedience combined with humility opens the door to blessings far greater than we could produce on our own.” — Nasanbold Sukhbaatar
Nasanbold Sukhbaatar married Otgonchimeg in 2010, and they are the parents of four children. He earned a degree from BYU–Hawaii and is pursuing a master’s degree.
He serves as Communication Manager for the Church in Mongolia, Stake President of
the Ulaanbaatar East Stake, and as a volunteer in the local government.
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Dunk Wright Conversion Story and the Power of the Book of Mormon | Sister Michelle E. Amos | February 2, 2026 Feb 02, 2026

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Sister Michelle D. Amos
Brigham Young University–Hawaii Devotional (February 3, 2026)
Sister Michelle Amos shares her family’s conversion story and testifies of the truthfulness and power of the Book of Mormon, emphasizing how sincere prayer and study lead individuals to Jesus Christ and lasting faith.
“When we read the Book of Mormon, we draw nearer to God and receive power to overcome the trials of this world.” — Sister Michelle D. Amos
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Disciples and Conversion | Elder John D. Amos | February 2, 2026 Feb 02, 2026

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Elder John D. Amos
General Authority Seventy
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Brigham Young University–Hawaii Devotional (February 3, 2026)
Elder Amos teaches that discipleship requires both knowing and living Christ’s teachings, framing conversion as a lifelong, incremental process essential to attaining eternal life.
“A disciple is not only a follower of Jesus Christ, but a doer of His teachings.”
— Elder John D. Amos
Elder John D. Amos was sustained as a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in April 2025. He has served in numerous Church callings, including bishop, stake presidency counselor, mission president, and Area Seventy. He earned engineering degrees from Southern University–Baton Rouge and the University of Central Florida and is retired from the United States Navy Reserve and Siemens Energy. He and his wife, Michelle, are the parents of three children.
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