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

Picture (PNG/JPG)NameHierarchical positionOrdained and/or Set ApartAgeTithe [a] CES Board [b]
Russell M. Nelson.png Russell M. Nelson Church President 1984-04-07
2018-01-14 [1]
99.7MemberChairman
Dallin H. Oaks2.JPG Dallin H. Oaks First Counselor in the First Presidency,
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles [2]
1984-05-03
2018-01-14 [1]
91.8MemberFirst Vice Chairman
Henry B. Eyring.jpg Henry B. Eyring Second Counselor in the First Presidency [3] 1995-04-06
2018-01-14 [1]
90.9MemberSecond Vice Chairman

Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Picture (PNG/JPG)NameHierarchical positionOrdainedAgeTithe [a] Area [b] Other assignments [c]
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland (41220443464).jpg Jeffrey R. Holland Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles [4] 1994-06-23
2023-11-15 [5]
83.4Member
Dieter F. Uchtdorf3.jpg Dieter F. Uchtdorf Quorum of the Twelve Apostles2004-10-07 [6] 83.5MemberEurope & Europe East [7] Chair, Priesthood and Family Executive Council [8]
Chair, Correlation Executive Council [7]
Elder Bednar.jpeg David A. Bednar Quorum of the Twelve Apostles2004-10-0771.8MemberMiddle East/Africa North [9]
North America West & Europe Central Areas [10]
Apostolic Adviser, Church History Department [11]
Quentin L. Cook 01.jpg Quentin L. Cook Quorum of the Twelve Apostles2007-10-1183.7MemberChair, Missionary Executive Council [12]
D. Todd Christofferson (26735635918).jpg D. Todd Christofferson Quorum of the Twelve Apostles2008-04-1079.3MemberUtah [9] Member, Church Board of Education/Boards of Trustees.
Chairman, CES Executive Committee [13]
Elder Neil L. Andersen (41939014311).jpg Neil L. Andersen Quorum of the Twelve Apostles2009-04-0972.8MemberChair, Temple and Family History Executive Council [14]
Elder Ronald A. Rasband (40884748414).jpg Ronald A. Rasband Quorum of the Twelve Apostles2015-10-0873.3MemberMember, Church Board of Education/Boards of Trustees [13]
Vice Chair, CES Executive Committee [15]
Vice Chair, Missionary Executive Council [16]
Gary E Stevenson.jpg Gary E. Stevenson Quorum of the Twelve Apostles2015-10-0868.8Member
Dale G. Renlund.jpg Dale G. Renlund Quorum of the Twelve Apostles2015-10-0871.5MemberMember, Priesthood and Family Executive Council [8]
Chairman, Church Hymnbook Revision Committee [17]
Elder Gerrit W. Gong (27223015317).jpg Gerrit W. Gong Quorum of the Twelve Apostles2018-04-05 [18] [19] 70.3MemberAsia & Asia North [20] Member, Temple and Family History Executive Council [21]
Chairman, Church Scriptures Committee
Member, Leadership and Training Committee;
Member, Outreach Committee [20]
Apostolic Adviser, Church History Department [11]
Elder Ulisses Soares (46802114135).jpg Ulisses Soares Quorum of the Twelve Apostles2018-04-05 [18] [19] 65.6MemberAfrica West & Central America [20]
Caribbean and Pacific [10]
Patrick Kearon Quorum of the Twelve Apostles2023-12-07 [22] 62.8Member

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 60.916.112.18.6MemberMember, Priesthood and Family Executive Council [24]
Member, Church Board of Education/Boards of Trustees [13]
W. Christopher WaddellFirst Counselor, Presiding Bishopric64.813.18.63.6MemberMember, Temple and Family History Executive Council [24]
L. Todd BudgeSecond Counselor, Presiding Bishopric64.35.13.63.6MemberMember, Missionary Executive Council [24]

Presidency of the Seventy

NameHierarchical positionCalled [a] AgeYears
served [b]
Years in
Presidency
Other assignments [c]
Carl B. CookSenior President, Presidency [27] 2011-04-02*
2018-03-31 [28]
66.513.16.1
José A. TeixeiraPresidency2008-04-05*
2018-08-01 [29]
63.216.15.8
Carlos A. GodoyPresidency2008-04-05*
2018-08-01 [29]
63.316.15.8Brazil, South America South, and Utah Areas [30] [31]
Brent H. NielsonPresidency2009-04-04
2020-08-01 [32]
69.415.13.8North America West and Europe Central Areas (assisting David A. Bednar)
Caribbean and Pacific Areas (assisting Ulisses Soares) [33]
Paul V. JohnsonPresidency2005-04-02*
2021-08-01 [34] [35] [36]
69.819.12.8Asia, Asia North, and North America Northeast Areas [37]
Member, Church Board of Education/Boards of Trustees
CES Executive Committee [13]
S. Mark PalmerPresidency2016-04-02
2021-08-01 [34]
68.38.12.8Africa Central, Africa South, Africa West, and North America Southeast Areas [38]
Marcus B. NashPresidency2006-04-01
2024-01-17 [27]
67.118.10.3

On August 1, 2024, Michael T. Ringwood, Arnulfo Valenzula, and Edward Dube will be in the presidency, after the releases of Godoy, Nielson, and Johnson. [39]

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 2008-04-0564.716.1First Counselor, Africa South Area [42] [43]
Rubén V. Alliaud [44] General Authority Seventy2019-04-0658.35.1First Counselor, Europe Central Area [45] [46]
Jose L. Alonso [47] General Authority Seventy2011-04-0265.413.1First Counselor, North America Southwest Area [42] [43]
Jorge M. Alvarado [44] General Authority Seventy2019-04-0653.45.1
Ian S. Ardern [47] General Authority Seventy2011-04-0270.213.1President, Africa Central Area [45] [46]
Steven R. Bangerter [48] General Authority Seventy2018-03-3162.86.1President, Philippines Area [42] [43]
W. Mark BassettGeneral Authority Seventy2016-04-0257.78.1Executive Director, Missionary Department [49]
David S. Baxter [50] General Authority Seventy2006-04-01*69.318.1
Jorge T. Becerra [51] General Authority Seventy2020-04-04*61.34.1First Counselor, South America Northwest Area [42] [43]
Randall K. Bennett [47] General Authority Seventy2011-04-0268.813.1First Counselor, North America Central Area [45] [46]
Editor, Liahona , For the Strength of Youth , The Friend magazines. [52]
Hans T. Boom [44] General Authority Seventy2019-04-0660.85.1President, Europe North Area [42] [43]
Shayne M. BowenGeneral Authority Seventy2006-04-01*69.718.1First Counselor, North America Southeast Area [45] [46]
Mark A. BraggGeneral Authority Seventy2016-04-02628.1President, North America West Area [35] [36]
David L. Buckner [53] General Authority Seventy2024-04-0660.60.1
Matthew L. Carpenter [48] General Authority Seventy2018-03-3164.56.1Assistant Editor, The Friend [54]
Gregorio E. Casillas [53] General Authority Seventy2024-04-0648.70.1
Aroldo B. Cavalcante [53] General Authority Seventy2024-04-0653.40.1
Yoon Hwan ChoiGeneral Authority Seventy2009-04-04* [55] [56] 66.915.1First Counselor, Philippines Area [42] [43]
Craig C. ChristensenGeneral Authority Seventy2002-10-0568.121.6President, South America South Area [35] [36]
Ahmad S. CorbittGeneral Authority Seventy2023-04-0161.71.1Second Counselor, North America Southeast Area[ citation needed ]
Valeri V. CordónGeneral Authority Seventy2016-04-0255.28.1First Counselor, Caribbean Area [45] [46]
Joaquin E. CostaGeneral Authority Seventy2016-04-0259.28.1First Counselor, South America South Area [35] [36]
Robert M. Daines General Authority Seventy2023-04-0159.81.1
Massimo De FeoGeneral Authority Seventy2016-04-0263.38.1President, Europe Central Area [42] [43]
Sean DouglasGeneral Authority Seventy2021-04-03603.1Second Counselor, Mexico Area [42] [43]
Edward Dube [57] General Authority Seventy2013-04-066211.1President, Africa South Area [42] [43]
Kevin R. Duncan [58] General Authority Seventy2010-04-03*63.614.1Executive Director, Temple Department [59]
Michael A. DunnGeneral Authority Seventy2021-04-0366.23.1Second Counselor, North America Southwest Area [42] [43]
Alexander Dushku [60] General Authority Seventy2023-08-1557.40.7
Mark D. Eddy [61] General Authority Seventy2022-04-0251.12.1Second Counselor, Brazil Area [45] [46]
I. Raymond Egbo [53] General Authority Seventy2024-04-0649.80.1
J. Kimo EsplinGeneral Authority Seventy2023-04-0161.71.1Second Counselor, Asia North Area [45] [46]
Eduardo Gavarret [41] General Authority Seventy2008-04-056816.1President, Caribbean Area [35] [36]
Jack N. Gerard [48] General Authority Seventy2018-03-3166.36.1Second Counselor, Europe Central Area [45] [46]
Clark G. Gilbert General Authority Seventy2021-04-0353.83.1Commissioner, Church Educational System [62]
Ricardo P. Giménez [44] General Authority Seventy2019-04-0652.45.1Second Counselor, North America Central Area [45] [46]
Assistant Editor, Liahona . [63]
Christophe G. Giraud-CarrierGeneral Authority Seventy2023-04-0158.31.1
Patricio M. GiuffraGeneral Authority Seventy2021-04-0362.13.1First Counselor, Central America Area [45] [46]
Taylor G. Godoy [64] General Authority Seventy2017-04-0155.87.1President, Central America Area [45] [46]
D. Martin Goury [53] General Authority Seventy2024-04-0660.30.1
Brook P. Hales [65] General Authority Seventy2018-05-17 [65] 68.15.9Secretary to the First Presidency [65] [66]
Kevin S. Hamilton [57] General Authority Seventy2013-04-0669.111.1Executive Director, Family History Department [67]
Allen D. Haynie [68] General Authority Seventy2015-04-0465.79.1President, North America Northeast Area [42] [43]
Mathias Held [48] General Authority Seventy2018-03-3163.96.1Second Counselor, North America Northeast Area [45] [46]
Karl D. Hirst [53] General Authority Seventy2024-04-0652.20.1
Matthew S. Holland [51] General Authority Seventy2020-04-0457.94.1
David P. Homer [48] General Authority Seventy2018-03-31636.1
William K. Jackson [51] General Authority Seventy2020-04-0468.14.1Assistant Executive Director, Missionary Department [69]
Jeremy R. Jaggi [51] General Authority Seventy2020-04-04*51.14.1Second Counselor, Pacific Area [45] [46]
Kelly R. Johnson [51] General Authority Seventy2020-04-04*61.34.1First Counselor, Asia Area [45] [46]
Peter M. Johnson [44] General Authority Seventy2019-04-0657.45.1
Christopher H. Kim [53] General Authority Seventy2024-04-0658.40.1
Jörg Klebingat [70] General Authority Seventy2014-04-0556.310.1First Counselor, Africa West Area [42] [43]
Joni L. Koch [64] General Authority Seventy2017-04-0162.17.1President, Brazil Area [45] [46]
Erich W. KopischkeGeneral Authority Seventy2007-03-3167.517.1
Alfred KyunguGeneral Authority Seventy2021-04-0357.53.1Second Counselor, Africa West Area [42] [43]
Hugo E. Martinez [70] General Authority Seventy2014-04-0567.310.1First Counselor, Utah Area [45] [46]
James W. McConkie III [61] General Authority Seventy2022-04-0252.72.1
John A. McCune [44] General Authority Seventy2019-04-0660.85.1First Counselor, Asia North Area [45] [46]
Kyle S. McKay [48] General Authority Seventy2018-03-3164.26.1 Church Historian and Recorder [71]
Executive Director, Church History Department [71]
Member, Church Music Revision Committee[ citation needed ] [72]
Alvin F. Meredith IIIGeneral Authority Seventy2021-04-0353.83.1President, BYU-Idaho [73]
Peter F. MeursGeneral Authority Seventy2016-04-0267.38.1President, Pacific Area [45] [46]
Hugo Montoya [68] General Authority Seventy2015-04-0464.19.1President, Mexico Area [42] [43]
Isaac K. Morrison [61] General Authority Seventy2022-04-0246.42.1
Thierry K. Mutombo [51] General Authority Seventy2020-04-0448.34.1First Counselor, Africa Central Area [42] [43]
K. Brett NattressGeneral Authority Seventy2016-04-0259.28.1
S. Gifford Nielsen [57] General Authority Seventy2013-04-0669.511.1President, Africa West Area [42] [43]
Adrian Ochoa [57] General Authority Seventy2013-04-0670.211.1First Counselor, Mexico Area [42] [43]
Adeyinka A. Ojediran [51] General Authority Seventy2020-04-0457.14.1Second Counselor, North America West Area [45] [46]
Ryan K. Olsen [61] General Authority Seventy2022-04-0249.62.1Second Counselor, Central America Area [45] [46]
Adilson de Paula Parrella [64] General Authority Seventy2017-04-0161.57.1First Counselor, Middle East/Africa North Area [74]
Kevin W. Pearson [41] General Authority Seventy2008-04-0567.116.1President, Utah Area [35] [36]
Anthony D. PerkinsGeneral Authority Seventy2006-04-0163.818.1President, Middle East/Africa North Area [75]
Alan T. PhillipsGeneral Authority Seventy2023-04-0153.81.1Second Counselor, Europe North Area [42] [43]
Paul B. PieperGeneral Authority Seventy2005-04-0266.619.1Second Counselor, Africa Central Area [45] [46]
John C. Pingree Jr. [64] General Authority Seventy2017-04-0157.87.1
Rafael E. Pino [41] General Authority Seventy2008-04-0568.516.1Second Counselor, South America Northhwest Area [42] [43]
James R. Rasband [44] General Authority Seventy2019-04-0661.15.1
Carlos G. Revillo Jr.General Authority Seventy2021-04-0358.53.1Second Counselor, Philippines Area [42] [43]
Michael T. Ringwood General Authority Seventy2009-04-04 [55] [56] 66.215.1Executive Director, Priesthood and Family Department [76] Adviser, Friend , Liahona , For the Strength of Youth magazines. [77]
Member, Church Board of Education [13]
Sandino Roman [53] General Authority Seventy2024-04-0650.80.1
Gary B. SabinGeneral Authority Seventy2016-04-0270.18.1First Counselor, North America West Area [45] [46]
Ciro Schmeil [51] General Authority Seventy2020-04-04534.1President, Florida Orlando Mission [78]
Jonathan S. Schmitt [61] General Authority Seventy2022-04-02512.1Assistant Editor, For the Strength of Youth magazine [79]
Evan A. SchmutzGeneral Authority Seventy2016-04-02708.1President, North America Southwest Area [45] [46]
Steven D. Shumway [53] General Authority Seventy2024-04-0653.80.1
Vai Sikahema General Authority Seventy2021-04-0361.73.1First Counselor, North America Northeast Area [45] [46]
Denelson Silva [80] [61] General Authority Seventy2022-04-0258.82.1Second Counselor, Africa South Area [42] [43]
Vern P. Stanfill [68] General Authority Seventy2015-04-0466.89.1President, North Americla Southeast Area [35] [36]
Michael B. Strong [53] General Authority Seventy2024-04-0658.80.1
Benjamin M. Z. Tai [44] General Authority Seventy2019-04-0651.95.1President, Asia Area [45] [46]
Brian K. Taylor [64] General Authority Seventy2017-04-0160.17.1Second Counselor, Utah Area [45] [46]
Michael John U. TehGeneral Authority Seventy2007-03-3158.817.1Second Counselor, Asia Area [45] [46]
Arnulfo Valenzuela [57] General Authority Seventy2013-04-066511.1First Counselor, Brazil Area [45] [46]
Sergio R. Vargas [53] General Authority Seventy2024-04-0647.50.1
Moisés Villanueva [51] General Authority Seventy2020-04-04*57.44.1Second Counselor, Caribbean Area [35] [36]
Juan Pablo Villar [48] General Authority Seventy2018-03-3154.76.1President, Spain Barcelona Mission [81]
Takashi Wada [48] General Authority Seventy2018-03-3159.36.1President, Asia North Area [32]
Taniela B. Wakolo [64] General Authority Seventy2017-04-0156.87.1First Counselor, Pacific Area [45] [46]
Alan R. Walker [44] General Authority Seventy2019-04-0653.35.1Second Counselor, South America South Area [42] [43]
Scott D. WhitingGeneral Authority Seventy2012-03-3163.112.1First Counselor, Europe North Area [42] [43]
Chi Hong (Sam) Wong [70] General Authority Seventy2014-04-0561.910.1President, North America Central Area [42] [43]
Jorge F. Zeballos [41] General Authority Seventy2008-04-0568.816.1President, South America Northwest Area [32]

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." [82]

NameCalled [a] Emeritus [b] AgeYears as
Active G.A. [c]
Years as
Emeritus G.A.
Carlos H. Amado1989-04-012014-10-0479.625.59.6
Wilford W. Andersen2009-04-042019-10-0574.710.54.6
Mervyn B. Arnold2003-04-052018-10-0675.815.55.6
Ben B. Banks 1989-04-012002-10-0592.113.521.6
Merrill J. Bateman 1992-06-062007-10-0687.815.316.6
H. David Burton 1992-10-032012-03-318619.512.1
Craig A. Cardon2006-04-012018-10-0675.312.55.6
Bruce A. Carlson 2009-04-042015-10-0374.66.58.6
John K. Carmack 1984-04-072001-10-069317.522.6
Sheldon F. Child1996-04-062008-10-048612.515.6
Kim B. Clark 2015-04-042019-10-0575.14.54.6
Don R. Clarke 2006-04-012015-10-0378.49.58.6
L. Whitney Clayton 2001-03-312020-10-0374.219.53.6
Weatherford T. Clayton2016-04-022022-10-0172.26.51.6
Gary J. Coleman 1992-06-062011-10-0182.61912.6
Spencer J. Condie 1989-04-012010-10-0283.721.513.6
Gene R. Cook1975-10-032007-10-0683.73216.6
Lawrence E. Corbridge2008-04-052019-10-0575.111.54.6
J. Devn Cornish2011-04-022021-10-0273.110.52.6
Claudio R. M. Costa1994-04-022019-10-0575.125.54.6
LeGrand R. Curtis Jr.2011-04-022022-10-0171.811.51.6
Benjamin De Hoyos2005-04-022023-08-0171.218.30.8
Robert K. Dellenbach 1990-03-312007-10-068717.516.6
John B. Dickson 1992-10-032013-10-0580.82110.6
Charles Didier1975-10-032009-10-0388.63414.6
Timothy J. Dyches2013-04-062021-10-0273.38.52.6
Larry J. Echo Hawk 2012-03-312018-10-0675.86.55.6
Richard C. Edgley 1992-10-032012-03-3188.319.512.1
Stanley G. Ellis2006-04-012017-09-3077.311.56.6
David F. Evans 2005-04-022021-10-0272.816.52.6
Enrique R. Falabella2007-03-312020-10-037413.53.6
Bradley D. Foster2009-04-042019-10-0575.210.54.6
Randy D. Funk2013-04-062022-10-0171.89.51.6
Robert C. Gay 2012-03-312021-10-0272.79.52.6
Christoffel Golden Jr.2001-03-312022-10-0171.921.51.6
Walter F. González2001-03-312022-10-0171.521.51.6
John H. Groberg 1976-04-032005-10-0189.829.518.6
C. Scott Grow 2005-04-022018-10-067613.55.6
Bruce C. Hafen 1996-04-062010-10-0283.514.513.6
O. Vincent Haleck 2011-04-022019-10-0575.38.54.6
Donald L. Hallstrom 2000-04-012019-10-0574.819.54.6
F. Melvin Hammond 1989-04-012005-10-0190.316.518.6
Richard G. Hinckley2005-04-022011-10-01836.512.6
F. Burton Howard1978-09-302005-10-0191.12718.6
Jay E. Jensen 1992-06-062012-10-0682.320.311.6
Marlin K. Jensen 1989-04-012012-10-0681.923.511.6
Daniel L. Johnson2006-04-012016-10-0177.310.57.6
Kenneth Johnson1990-03-312010-10-0283.820.513.6
Larry S. Kacher2014-04-052022-10-0172.38.51.6
W. Rolfe Kerr 1996-04-062007-10-0688.811.516.6
Yoshihiko Kikuchi 1977-10-012011-10-0182.63412.6
Cree-L Kofford1991-04-062003-10-0490.812.520.6
Larry R. Lawrence2010-04-032017-09-3076.77.56.6
John M. Madsen 1992-06-062009-10-038517.314.6
James B. Martino2009-04-04* [55] 2021-10-02 [55] 73.112.52.6
Richard J. Maynes1997-04-052020-10-0373.523.53.6
Jairo Mazzagardi2010-04-032016-10-0177.16.57.6
Keith B. McMullin 1995-12-272012-03-3182.716.312.1
Lynn A. Mickelsen1990-03-312009-10-0388.819.514.6
Dennis B. Neuenschwander1991-04-062009-10-0384.618.514.6
Allan F. Packer2008-04-052018-10-0675.810.55.6
Carl B. Pratt1997-04-052011-10-0182.614.512.6
Kent F. Richards 2009-04-042016-10-0178.27.57.6
Lynn G. Robbins 1997-04-052022-10-0171.525.51.6
Cecil O. Samuelson Jr. 1994-10-012011-10-0182.81712.6
Gregory A. Schwitzer2009-04-042018-10-0676.19.55.6
Joseph W. Sitati 2009-04-042022-10-0171.913.51.6
Steven E. Snow 2001-03-312019-10-0574.418.54.6
Octaviano Tenorio 2007-03-312012-10-0681.55.511.6
Earl C. Tingey1990-12-052008-10-0489.917.815.6
Juan A. Uceda2010-04-032023-08-0170.813.30.8
Francisco J. Viñas1996-04-062016-10-0177.320.57.6
Terence M. Vinson2013-04-062021-10-0273.28.52.6
William R. Walker 2002-04-062014-10-0479.912.59.6
F. Michael Watson2008-04-052013-10-0581.25.510.6
Robert E. Wells1976-10-011997-10-0496.32126.6
Lance B. Wickman 1994-04-022010-10-0283.516.513.6
Larry Y. Wilson2011-04-022019-10-0574.38.54.6
Kazuhiko Yamashita2005-04-022023-08-0170.612.30.8
Claudio D. Zivic2007-03-312018-10-0675.311.55.6
W. Craig Zwick 1995-04-012017-09-3076.822.56.6

See also

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 This is the date Nelson was ordained and set apart as church president, with the counselors in the First Presidency also set apart on that date, per this source
  2. Oaks was set apart to serve in both roles on January 14, 2018. Since he serves in the First Presidency, M. Russell Ballard and Jeffrey R. Holland have each served as 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, Holland was set apart to this position on November 15, 2023, shortly following the death of M. Russell Ballard, as verified here.
  5. This is the date Holland was set apart as acting quorum president.
  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'’, January 22, 2018. Retrieved May 17, 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, July 26, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  9. 1 2 Elder Patrick Kearon, General Church Leadership: Presidency of the Seventy, churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
  10. 1 2 Brent H. Nielson, General Church Leadership: Presidency of the Seventy, churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  11. 1 2 Episode 92: Church historian and recorder, Elder LeGrand R. Curtis Jr., on the vital role of Church history, Church News , July 12, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
  12. This Instagram post, published on Cook's page by Cook himself, states specifically he now chairs the Missionary Executive Council.
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 Church Educational System: Administration: Board Members, churchofjesuschrist.org, Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  14. In an episode of the Church News podcast, Jen Allen made reference to the upcoming Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction, and mentioned that Andersen and Gong would lead that meeting. Andersen, as the senior of the two apostles, has therefore succeeded Bednar as the chair of this council.
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  17. Although no source specifically indicates that Renlund now chairs this commmittee, he was the only member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles quoted in a new update about the new music. An assumption is made here that, as a result, he now has that assignment.
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  23. While all members of the Quorum of the Twelve have worldwide responsibility, each is also given specific area assignments by the church president.
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  37. See this article for verification. The apostles Johnson is assisting in this assignment are unidentified.
  38. See this article for verification. The apostles Palmer is assisting in this assignment are unidentified.
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  65. 1 2 3 Brook P. Hales Called as General Authority Seventy, Mormon Newsroom, May 18, 2018. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  66. See also this article, which clearly notes Hales has continued as Secretary to the First Presidency.
  67. As verified here
  68. 1 2 3 "New General Authorities, Young Men Presidency and Primary Presidency Changes Announced", Mormon Newsroom, April 4, 2015.
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  71. 1 2 8 highlights from the church historian and recorder as his service draws to a close, Deseret News , August 3, 2022. Retrireved August 3, 2022.
  72. Since McKay has been confirmed to take over the role of Church Historian and Recorder, an assumption is made here that the assignment to the Music Revision Committee was also transferred to him, since Curtis will be released and granted emeritus status in October 2022.
  73. See this article and this article for confirmation.
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  76. Ringwood's status as the Executive Director of the Priesthood and Family Department is verified here.
  77. 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.
  78. Here are recently called mission leaders who will serve in Brazil, England, Cote d’Ivoire and more, Church News, February 11, 2022. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  79. For the Strength of Youth, November 2023, p. 3
  80. Silva has "Urbano da" in the middle of his name, but was sustained by only his first ad last names.
  81. See this article for verification of Villar's assignment as a new mission president.
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