The press release and image are courtesy of the Church Newsroom.
The First Presidency has called Elder James R. Rasband of the Quorum of the Seventy to serve as the new Commissioner for the Church Educational System, effective April 1, 2026. In this role, he will oversee the Church’s educational entities, comprising Brigham Young University (BYU), BYU–Idaho, BYU–Hawaii, Ensign College, BYU–Pathway Worldwide, and Seminaries and Institutes of Religion.
Elder Rasband replaces Elder Clark G. Gilbert, who was called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in February 2026.
Learn more about the Church Educational System.
JKMarch 17, 2026
Please Elder Rasband, if you are reading this, FIX the Pathways system. I cannot get in. I've been trying for over two years. There's no one to talk to, there's no way to fix my unique (but probably happening to many others like me) issue. The software programming issues are real and have been a big hinderance. Please help.