One year ago this week, Deseret News readers learned about the spiritual journey of a former U.S. senator from South Dakota.

Larry Pressler, who served three terms in the Senate from 1979 to 1996, was baptized on the morning of April 19, 2015, and later confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during the weekly services of the Chevy Chase Ward. The baptism was performed by Clayton Christensen, the noted author and Harvard Business School professor, and the confirmation was performed by Nevada Sen. Harry Reid. Both are friends who played key roles in Pressler's conversion.

Read the full story about Pressler's spiritual journey at DeseretNews.com.

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