List of general authorities of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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The following individuals are the current general authorities of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Individual hierarchical positions and some of current specialized assignments in the church, if any, are listed.

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General authorities

First Presidency

NameHierarchical positionOrdainedAgeTithe [a] CES Board [b]
Russell M. Nelson Church President 1984-04-07
2018-01-14 [1]
98MemberChairman
Dallin H. Oaks First Counselor in the First Presidency
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles [2]
1984-05-0390.1MemberFirst Vice Chairman
Henry B. Eyring Second Counselor in the First Presidency [3] 1995-04-0689.3MemberSecond Vice Chairman

Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Not shown: Gary E. Stevenson
NameHierarchical positionOrdainedAgeTithe [a] CES Board [b] Area [c] Other assignments [d]
M. Russell Ballard Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles [4] 1985-10-1093.9Member
Jeffrey R. Holland Quorum of the Twelve Apostles 1994-06-2381.8MemberBoard Member.
Chairman, Executive Committee [5]
Dieter F. Uchtdorf Quorum of the Twelve Apostles2004-10-07 [6] 81.8MemberEurope & Europe East [7] Chairman, Priesthood and Family Executive Council [8]
Chair, Correlation Executive Council [7]
David A. Bednar Quorum of the Twelve Apostle2004-10-0770.3MemberMiddle East/Africa North [9] Chair, Temple and Family History Executive Council [10] [11]
Quentin L. Cook Quorum of the Twelve Apostles2007-10-1182MemberNorth America West [12] Chair, Missionary Executive Council [13]
D. Todd Christofferson Quorum of the Twelve Apostles2008-04-1077.7MemberBoard Member [5]
Member, Executive Committee [5]
Utah [9]
Neil L. Andersen Quorum of the Twelve Apostles2009-04-0971.1MemberPacific & Philippines [14] Member, Missionary Executive Council [15]
Apostolic Adviser, Church History Department [16]
Ronald A. Rasband Quorum of the Twelve Apostles2015-10-0871.6MemberChairman, Church Public Affairs Committee [17] [18]
Chairman, Church Hymnbook and Children's Songbook Revision Committee [19]
Gary E. Stevenson Quorum of the Twelve Apostles2015-10-0867.1MemberPacific [12]
Dale G. Renlund Quorum of the Twelve Apostles2015-10-0869.8MemberCaribbean & South America Northwest [12] Member, Priesthood and Family Executive Council [8]
Gerrit W. Gong Quorum of the Twelve Apostles2018-04-05 [20] [21] 68.8MemberAsia & Asia North [22] Member, Temple and Family History Executive Council [23]
Chairman, Church Scriptures Committee
Member, Leadership and Training Committee;
Member, Outreach Committee [22]
Apostolic Adviser, Churh History Department [16]
Ulisses Soares Quorum of the Twelve Apostles2018-04-05 [20] [21] 64MemberAfrica West & Central America [22]

Presiding Bishopric

NameHierarchical positionAgeYears served as General Authority [a] Years served in Presiding Bishopric [b] Years served in current assignment [c] Tithe [d] Other assignments [e]
Gérald Caussé Presiding Bishop 59.314.410.56.9MemberMember, Church Board of Education/Boards of Trustees [5]
W. Christopher WaddellFirst Counselor, Presiding Bishopric63.311.56.91.9MemberMember, Temple and Family History Executive Council [25]
L. Todd BudgeSecond Counselor, Presiding Bishopric62.83.41.91.9MemberMember, Missionary Executive Council[ citation needed ] [26]

Presidency of the Seventy

NameHierarchical positionCalled [a] AgeYears
served [b]
Years in
Presidency
CES Board [c] Other assignments [d]
Patrick Kearon Senior President, [29]
Presidency
2010-04-03*
2017-08-01 [30]
2020-08-01 (Senior President) [29]
61.212.45.2 [31] Middle East/Africa North Area (assisting David A. Bednar)
Utah Area (assisting Ronald A. Rasband) [9]
Carl B. CookPresidency2011-04-02*
2018-03-31 [32]
64.911.54.5
José A. TeixeiraPresidency2008-04-05*
2018-08-01 [33]
61.614.44.2
Carlos A. GodoyPresidency2008-04-05*
2018-08-01 [33]
61.614.44.2Brazil, South America South, and Utah Areas [34] [35]
Brent H. NielsonPresidency2009-04-04
2020-08-01 [29]
67.813.42.2North America West Area (assisting Quentin L. Cook)
Caribbean and South America Northwest Areas (assisting Dale G. Renlund)
Pacific Area (assisting Gary E. Stevenson) [36]
Paul V. JohnsonPresidency2005-04-02*
2021-08-01 [37] [38] [39]
68.317.51.2Board Member
Member, Executive Committee of the Boards [5]
S. Mark PalmerPresidency2016-04-02
2021-08-01 [37]
66.66.51.2

General Authority Seventies

Those listed in this section are members of the First or Second Quorum of the Seventy. While each is assigned to a specific quorum, that affiliation is no longer being made public, with all General Authority Seventies being referred to with that generic designation. [40]

NameHierarchical positionSustained [a] AgeYears
served
Assignment [b]
Marcos A. Aidukaitis [41] General Authority Seventy 2008-04-0563.114.4First Counselor, Africa South Area [42] [43]
Rubén V. Alliaud [44] General Authority Seventy2019-04-0656.73.4Second Counselor, Europe Central Area [42] [43]
José L. Alonso [45] General Authority Seventy2011-04-0263.811.5First Counselor, North America Southwest Area [42] [43]
Jorge M. Alvarado [44] General Authority Seventy2019-04-0651.83.4First Counselor, Caribbean Area [38] [39]
Ian S. Ardern [45] General Authority Seventy2011-04-0268.611.5Second Counselor, Africa Central Area [42] [43]
Steven R. Bangerter [46] General Authority Seventy2018-03-3161.24.5President, Philippines Area [42] [43]
W. Mark BassettGeneral Authority Seventy2016-04-0256.16.5First Counselor, North America Northeast Area [29]
David S. Baxter [47] General Authority Seventy2006-04-01*67.616.5
Jorge T. Becerra [48] General Authority Seventy2020-04-04*59.82.4First Counselor, South America Northwest Area [42] [43]
Randall K. Bennett [45] General Authority Seventy2011-04-0267.311.5Second Counselor, North America Central Area [42] [43]
Hans T. Boom [44] General Authority Seventy2019-04-0659.23.4President, Europe North Area [42] [43]
Shayne M. BowenGeneral Authority Seventy2006-04-01*68.116.5Second Counselor, North America Southeast Area [42] [43]
Mark A. BraggGeneral Authority Seventy2016-04-0260.46.5President, North America West Area [38] [39]
Matthew L. Carpenter [46] General Authority Seventy2018-03-3162.94.5President, Africa Central Area [42] [43]
Yoon Hwan ChoiGeneral Authority Seventy2009-04-04* [49] [50] 65.313.4First Counselor, Philippines Area [42] [43]
Craig C. ChristensenGeneral Authority Seventy2002-10-0566.519.9President, South America South Area [38] [39]
Valeri V. CordonGeneral Authority Seventy2016-04-0253.66.5First Counselor, North America West Area [42] [43]
Joaquin E. CostaGeneral Authority Seventy2016-04-0257.56.5First Counselor, South America South Area [38] [39]
Massimo De FeoGeneral Authority Seventy2016-04-0261.86.5President, Europe Central Area [42] [43]
Benjamín De HoyosGeneral Authority Seventy2005-04-02*69.617.5
Sean DouglasGeneral Authority Seventy2021-04-0358.41.4Second Counselor, Mexico Area [42] [43]
Edward Dube [51] General Authority Seventy2013-04-0660.39.4President, Africa South Area [42] [43]
Kevin R. Duncan [52] General Authority Seventy2010-04-03*61.912.4Executive Director, Temple Department [53]
Michael A. DunnGeneral Authority Seventy2021-04-0364.51.4Second Counselor, North America Southwest Area [42] [43]
Mark D. Eddy [54] General Authority Seventy2022-04-0249.50.5
Eduardo Gavarret [41] General Authority Seventy2008-04-0566.314.4President, Caribbean Area [38] [39]
Jack N. Gerard [46] General Authority Seventy2018-03-3164.84.5Executive Director, Church Public Affairs Committee [55]
Clark G. Gilbert General Authority Seventy2021-04-0352.31.4Commissioner, Church Educational System [56]
Ricardo P. Giménez [44] General Authority Seventy2019-04-0650.83.4
Patricio M. GiuffraGeneral Authority Seventy2021-04-0360.41.4Second Counselor, Central America Area [42] [43]
Taylor G. Godoy [57] General Authority Seventy2017-04-0154.25.5First Counselor, Central America Area [29]
Brook P. Hales [58] General Authority Seventy2018-05-17 [58] 66.44.3Secretary to the First Presidency [58] [59]
Kevin S. Hamilton [51] General Authority Seventy2013-04-0667.59.4
Allen D. Haynie [60] General Authority Seventy2015-04-0464.17.4President, North America Northeast Area [42] [43]
Mathias Held [46] General Authority Seventy2018-03-3162.34.5
Matthew S. Holland [48] General Authority Seventy2020-04-0456.32.4First Counselor, North America Southeast Area [42] [43]
David P. Homer [46] General Authority Seventy2018-03-3161.44.5President, Asia Area [38] [39]
William K. Jackson [48] General Authority Seventy2020-04-0466.52.4Assistant Executive Director, Missionary Department [61]
Jeremy R. Jaggi [48] General Authority Seventy2020-04-04*49.52.4
Kelly R. Johnson [48] General Authority Seventy2020-04-04*59.72.4Second Counselor, Asia Area [42] [43]
Peter M. Johnson [44] General Authority Seventy2019-04-0655.83.4
Jörg Klebingat [62] General Authority Seventy2014-04-0554.88.4First Counselor, Africa West Area [42] [43]
Joni L. Koch [57] General Authority Seventy2017-04-0160.55.5First Counselor, Brazil Area [38] [39]
Erich W. KopischkeGeneral Authority Seventy2007-03-3165.915.5First Counselor, Europe Central Area [42] [43]
Alfred KyunguGeneral Authority Seventy2021-04-0355.91.4Second Counselor, Africa West Area [42] [43]
Hugo E. Martinez [62] General Authority Seventy2014-04-0565.88.4Second Counselor, Utah Area [42] [43]
James W. McConkie III [54] General Authority Seventy2022-04-0251.10.5
John A. McCune [44] General Authority Seventy2019-04-0659.33.4Second Counselor, Asia North Area [61]
Kyle S. McKay [46] General Authority Seventy2018-03-3162.64.5 Church Historian and Recorder [63]
Executive Director, Church History Department [63]
Member, Church Music Revision Committee[ citation needed ] [64]
Alvin F. Meredith IIIGeneral Authority Seventy2021-04-0352.21.4First Counselor, Middle East/Africa North Area [42] [43]
Peter F. MeursGeneral Authority Seventy2016-04-0265.86.5First Counselor, Pacific Area [42] [43]
Hugo Montoya [60] General Authority Seventy2015-04-0462.57.4President, Mexico Area [42] [43]
Isaac K. Morrison [54] General Authority Seventy2022-04-0244.80.5
Thierry K. Mutombo [48] General Authority Seventy2020-04-0446.72.4First Counselor, Africa Central Area [42] [43]
Marcus B. NashGeneral Authority Seventy2006-04-01*65.516.5
K. Brett NattressGeneral Authority Seventy2016-04-0257.56.5President, Pacific Area [42] [43]
S. Gifford Nielsen [51] General Authority Seventy2013-04-0667.99.4President, Africa West Area [42] [43]
Adrian Ochoa [51] General Authority Seventy2013-04-0668.59.4First Counselor, Mexico Area [42] [43]
Adeyinka A. Ojediran [48] General Authority Seventy2020-04-0455.42.4
Ryan K. Olsen [54] General Authority Seventy2022-04-0247.90.5
Adilson de Paula Parrella [57] General Authority Seventy2017-04-0159.95.5President, Brazil Area [29]
Kevin W. Pearson [41] General Authority Seventy2008-04-0565.414.4President, Utah Area [38] [39]
Anthony D. PerkinsGeneral Authority Seventy2006-04-0162.216.5President, Middle East/Africa North Area [65]
Paul B. PieperGeneral Authority Seventy2005-04-0264.917.5President, North America Southwest Area [65]
John C. Pingree Jr. [57] General Authority Seventy2017-04-0156.15.5
Rafael E. Pino [41] General Authority Seventy2008-04-0566.914.4Second Counselor, South America Northhwest Area [42] [43]
James R. Rasband [44] General Authority Seventy2019-04-0659.53.4Second Counselor, Asia North Area [61]
Carlos G. Revillo Jr.General Authority Seventy2021-04-0356.81.4Second Counselor, Philippines Area [42] [43]
Michael T. Ringwood General Authority Seventy2009-04-04 [49] [50] 64.413.4Adviser, Friend , Liahona , For the Strength of Youth magazines
Member, Church Board of Education [5]
Executive Director, Priesthood and Family Department [66]
Gary B. SabinGeneral Authority Seventy2016-04-0268.46.5Second Counselor, North America West Area [42] [43]
Ciro Schmeil [48] General Authority Seventy2020-04-0451.42.4President, Florida Orlando Mission [67]
Jonathan S. Schmitt [54] General Authority Seventy2022-04-0249.40.5
Evan A. SchmutzGeneral Authority Seventy2016-04-0268.36.5First Counselor, Utah Area [38] [39]
Vai Sikahema General Authority Seventy2021-04-0360.11.4Second Counselor, North America Northeast Area [42] [43]
Denelson Silva [68] [54] General Authority Seventy2022-04-0257.20.5Second Counselor, Africa South Area [42] [43]
Vern P. Stanfill [60] General Authority Seventy2015-04-0465.17.4President, North Americla Southeast Area [38] [39]
Benjamin M. Z. Tai [44] General Authority Seventy2019-04-0650.33.4First Counselor, Asia Area [42] [43]
Brian K. Taylor [57] General Authority Seventy2017-04-0158.55.5President, Central America Area [29]
Michael John U. TehGeneral Authority Seventy2007-03-3157.315.5
Juan A. UcedaGeneral Authority Seventy2010-04-0369.212.4Second Counselor, Brazil Area [38] [39]
Arnulfo Valenzuela [51] General Authority Seventy2013-04-0663.39.4First Counselor, North America Central Area [42] [43]
Moisés Villanueva [48] General Authority Seventy2020-04-04*55.82.4Second Counselor, Caribbean Area [38] [39]
Juan Pablo Villar [46] General Authority Seventy2018-03-31534.5President, Spain Barcelona Mission [69]
Takashi Wada [46] General Authority Seventy2018-03-3157.64.5President, Asia North Area [29]
Taniela B. Wakolo [57] General Authority Seventy2017-04-0155.35.5Second Counselor, Pacific Area [42] [43]
Alan R. Walker [44] General Authority Seventy2019-04-0651.83.4Second Counselor, South America South Area [42] [43]
Scott D. WhitingGeneral Authority Seventy2012-03-3161.510.5First Counselor, Europe North Area [42] [43]
Chi Hong (Sam) Wong [62] General Authority Seventy2014-04-0560.38.4President, North America Central Area [42] [43]
Kazuhiko Yamashita [45] General Authority Seventy2011-04-026911.5
Jorge F. Zeballos [41] General Authority Seventy2008-04-0567.214.4President, South America Northwest Area [29]

Emeritus

Emeritus General Authorities are General Authorities who have been released from their positions in the hierarchy. They remain General Authorities until their deaths. All current emeritus General Authorities are former members of the First and Second Quorums of the Seventies or of the Presiding Bishopric.

When the first General Authorities were given emeritus status, N. Eldon Tanner of the First Presidency provided the following explanation:

"The very rapid growth of the Church across the world, with the attendant increase in travel and responsibility, has made it necessary to consider a change in the status for some of the Brethren of the General Authorities. Some of our associates have served for many years with complete and unselfish dedication, and they deserve every honor and recognition for such devoted service. It is felt advisable at this time to reduce somewhat the load of responsibility that they carry.
"After a long period of prayerful consideration and counsel, extending, indeed, over several years, we announce a new and specific status to be given from time to time to Brethren of our associates in the General Authorities. We announce that some Brethren have been designated as emeritus members of the First Quorum of the Seventy. These Brethren are not being released but will be excused from active service. It is out of consideration for the personal well-being of the individuals, and with deep appreciation for their devoted service, that this designation will be given from time to time to designated members of the General Authorities." [70]

NameCalled [a] Emeritus [b] AgeYears as
Active G.A. [c]
Years as
Emeritus G.A.
Carlos H. Amado1989-04-012014-10-047825.67.9
Wilford W. Andersen2009-04-042019-10-0573.110.62.9
Mervyn B. Arnold2003-04-052018-10-0674.215.53.9
Ben B. Banks 1989-04-012002-10-0590.413.619.9
Merrill J. Bateman 1992-06-062007-10-0686.315.314.9
H. David Burton 1992-10-032012-03-3184.419.410.5
Craig A. Cardon2006-04-012018-10-0673.812.63.9
Bruce A. Carlson 2009-04-042015-10-0372.96.56.9
John K. Carmack 1984-04-072001-10-0691.317.520.9
Sheldon F. Child1996-04-062008-10-0484.312.513.9
Kim B. Clark 2015-04-042019-10-0573.54.52.9
Don R. Clarke 2006-04-012015-10-0376.89.66.9
L. Whitney Clayton 2001-03-312020-10-0372.619.61.9
Weatherford T. Clayton2016-04-022022-10-0170.66.50
Gary J. Coleman 1992-06-062011-10-018118.911
Spencer J. Condie 1989-04-012010-10-0282.121.512
Gene R. Cook1975-10-032007-10-0682.13214.9
Lawrence E. Corbridge2008-04-052019-10-0573.411.52.9
J. Devn Cornish2011-04-022019-10-0571.410.51
Claudio R. M. Costa1994-04-022019-10-0573.525.62.9
LeGrand R. Curtis Jr.2011-04-022022-10-0170.211.50
Robert K. Dellenbach 1990-03-312007-10-0685.317.614.9
John B. Dickson 1992-10-032013-10-0579.2218.9
Charles Didier1975-10-032009-10-0386.93412.9
Timothy J. Dyches2013-04-062021-10-0271.78.41
Larry J. Echo Hawk 2012-03-312018-10-0674.26.63.9
Richard C. Edgley 1992-10-032012-03-3186.619.410.5
Stanley G. Ellis2006-04-012017-09-3075.711.55
David F. Evans 2005-04-022021-10-0271.116.51
Enrique R. Falabella2007-03-312020-10-0372.313.61.9
Bradley D. Foster2009-04-042019-10-0573.510.52.9
Randy D. Funk2013-04-062022-10-0170.29.40
Robert C. Gay 2012-03-312021-10-0271.19.51
Christoffel Golden Jr.2001-03-312022-10-0170.321.50
Walter F. González2001-03-312022-10-0169.921.50
John H. Groberg 1976-04-032005-10-0188.329.417
C. Scott Grow 2005-04-022018-10-0674.313.63.9
Bruce C. Hafen 1996-04-062010-10-0281.914.412
O. Vincent Haleck 2011-04-022019-10-0573.78.62.9
Donald L. Hallstrom 2000-04-012019-10-0573.219.62.9
F. Melvin Hammond 1989-04-012005-10-0188.816.517
Richard G. Hinckley2005-04-022011-10-0181.46.511
F. Burton Howard1978-09-302005-10-0189.52717
Jay E. Jensen 1992-06-062012-10-0680.620.39.9
Marlin K. Jensen 1989-04-012012-10-0680.323.69.9
Daniel L. Johnson2006-04-012016-10-0175.810.56
Kenneth Johnson1990-03-312010-10-0282.220.512
Larry S. Kacher2014-04-052022-10-0170.68.40
W. Rolfe Kerr 1996-04-062007-10-0687.311.514.9
Yoshihiko Kikuchi 1977-10-012011-10-01813411
Paul E. Koelliker 2005-04-022013-10-0579.58.68.9
Cree-L Kofford1991-04-062003-10-0489.212.518.9
Larry R. Lawrence2010-04-032017-09-3075.17.45
John M. Madsen 1992-06-062009-10-0383.417.312.9
James B. Martino2009-04-04* [49] 2021-10-02 [49] 71.512.41
Richard J. Maynes1997-04-052020-10-0371.923.51.9
Jairo Mazzagardi2010-04-032016-10-0175.46.46
Keith B. McMullin 1995-12-272012-03-3181.116.310.5
Lynn A. Mickelsen1990-03-312009-10-0387.219.612.9
Dennis B. Neuenschwander1991-04-062009-10-0382.918.512.9
Allan F. Packer2008-04-052018-10-0674.210.53.9
Carl B. Pratt1997-04-052011-10-018114.411
Kent F. Richards 2009-04-042016-10-0176.67.46
Lynn G. Robbins 1997-04-052022-10-0169.925.40
Cecil O. Samuelson Jr. 1994-10-012011-10-0181.21711
Gregory A. Schwitzer2009-04-042018-10-0674.59.53.9
Joseph W. Sitati 2009-04-042022-10-0170.313.40
Steven E. Snow 2001-03-312019-10-0572.818.62.9
Octaviano Tenorio 2007-03-312012-10-0679.95.69.9
Earl C. Tingey1990-12-052008-10-0488.317.813.9
Francisco J. Viñas1996-04-062016-10-0175.820.46
Terence M. Vinson2013-04-062021-10-0271.58.41
William R. Walker 2002-04-062014-10-0478.312.57.9
F. Michael Watson2008-04-052013-10-0579.55.58.9
Robert E. Wells1976-10-011997-10-0494.821.124.9
Lance B. Wickman 1994-04-022010-10-0281.816.512
Larry Y. Wilson2011-04-022019-10-0572.88.62.9
Claudio D. Zivic2007-03-312018-10-0673.811.63.9
W. Craig Zwick 1995-04-012017-09-3075.322.55

See also

Notes

  1. This is the date Nelson was ordained and set apart as church president, per this source
  2. Oaks was set apart to serve in both of these capacities on 14 January 2018. Because he also serves in the First Presidency, M. Russell Ballard is the Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
  3. Eyring previously served in the First Presidency as Second Counselor to Gordon B. Hinckley from October 2007 to January 2008, and as First Counselor to Thomas S. Monson from February 2008 to January 2018.
  4. Because quorum president Dallin H. Oaks is serving in the First Presidency, Ballard was set apart to this position on 14 January 2018.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Church Educational System: Administration: Board Members, churchofjesuschrist.org, Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  6. Uchtdorf served from February 2008 to January 2018 as Second Counselor in the First Presidency to Thomas S. Monson.
  7. 1 2 Major Assignments Announced for Elder Uchtdorf, ‘'Mormon Newsroom'’, 22 January 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2018
  8. 1 2 Jesus Christ Visits Ancient Inhabitants of the Americas in Season 4 of the ‘Book of Mormon Videos’ Series, Newsroom, churchofjesuschrist.org, 26 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  9. 1 2 3 Elder Patrick Kearon, ‘'General Church Leadership: Presidency of the Seenty'’, churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  10. Stunning new photos of the Rome Italy Temple capture the interior for the first time, Church News , 14 January 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
  11. The associated reference erroneously states Bednar's title as chairman of the Temple and Family History Department, but the church's Temple and Family History departments are separate and distinct. The governing council, chaired by Bednar, oversees both separate departments, so the correct title is shown here.
  12. 1 2 3 Brent H. Nielson, ‘'General Church Leadership: Presidency of the Seenty'’, churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  13. This Instagram post, published on Cook's page by Cook himself, states specifically he now chairs the Missionary Executive Council.
  14. Elder Juan A. Uceda, ‘'General Authorities and General Officers'’, lds.org. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  15. New Mission Leaders Relish Teachings, Greetings from First Presidency and Apostles, lds.org. 28 June 2018. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  16. 1 2 Episode 92: Church historian and recorder, Elder LeGrand R. Curtis Jr., on the vital role of Church history, Church News , 12 July 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  17. First Presidency and NAACP Call for Greater Civility, Racial Harmony, ‘'Mormon Newsroom'’, 17 May 2018. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  18. Although no official reference exists that Rasband currently chairs this committee, since he was the only member of the Twelve in attendance at this brief press conference, an assumption is made here that this is the case.
  19. , Mormon Newsroom , 18 June 2018. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  20. 1 2 "Elders Gerrit W. Gong and Ulisses Soares called as new apostles of LDS Church".
  21. 1 2 "Latter-day Saints Sustain New First Presidency in Solemn Assembly: Two new leaders named to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles", Newsroom, LDS Church, 31 March 2018
  22. 1 2 3 The Mormon church's newest—and most diverse—apostles say they're just regular people humbled by the calling, Salt Lake Tribune , 28 June 2018. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  23. Taylor, Scott (3 March 2022). "'The blessings of power and protection' — Temple and Family History instruction led by Elder Bednar, Elder Gong, President Johnson, Sister Aburto". Church News. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
  24. While all members of the Quorum of the Twelve have worldwide responsibility, each is also given specific area assignments by the church president.
  25. Although the church has not explicitly confirmed that Waddell is serving in this assignment, this article notes that Waddell was in attendance at a media briefing for a temple-related matter. In the recent past, the member of the Presiding Bishopric present for similar briefings was participating as a member of that Council, so an assumption is made that this is the case here.
  26. Although there has been no official confirmation that Budge is currently a member of this Council, as mentioned in the previous source, Waddell filled a role in a temple-related announcement that had been filled by the member of the Presiding Bishopric who served on the Temple and Family History Executive Council. If Waddell has taken over that assignment, Budge is the only member of the Presiding Bishopric who could be serving on the Missionary Executive Council, an assignment formerly filled by Waddell.
  27. Includes, where applicable, prior service as a general authority seventy
  28. Includes, where applicable, prior service under previous presiding bishop.
  29. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "See the Church's new 2020 leadership assignments around the world", Church News , Church News, 16 April 2020
  30. Church Announces 2017 Area Leadership Assignments, lds.org, 4 May 2017. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  31. Has served as Senior President since August 2020, as verified here.
  32. New General Authority Seventies Called, Released April 2018 General Conference, Mormon Newsroom, 31 March 2018. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
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  66. Ringwood's status as the Executive Director of the Priesthood and Family Department is verified here. Ringwood's assignment as the Executive Director of the Priesthood and Family Department means he is the only GA Seventy assigned as an adviser to all three magazines.
  67. Here are recently called mission leaders who will serve in Brazil, England, Cote d’Ivoire and more, Church News, 11 February 2022. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
  68. Silva has "Urbano da" in the middle of his name, but was sustained by only his first ad last names.
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