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- ↑ Although there is no source to confirm this yet, it is commonly understood that, for general officers of the Church, most assignments are assigned by hierarchical position in Church leadership. Since Camille N. Johnson served on that council as Primary General President, an assumption is made here that Porter now fills that role.
- 1 2 3 4 Meet the new Relief Society and Primary general presidencies sustained during April 2022 general conference, Church News , 7 April 2022. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Beginning with the September editions of the magazines, rather than listing all of the advisers in all 3 of the magazines, it was determined that each magazine would have a specifically-designated smaller group of advisers.
- ↑ Although there is no source to confirm this yet, it is commonly understood that, for general officers of the Church, most assignments are assigned by hierarchical position in Church leadership. Since Amy A. Wright served on that council as Second Counselor in the Primary General Presidency, an assumption is made here that Browning now fills that role.
- 1 2 3 CES Administration, churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
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- ↑ Camarago does not use his middle name(s) "da Rocha".
- ↑ "The Lord's plans are 'bigger than we can imagine' says new Sunday School leader Brother Milton da Rocha Camargo". Church News. Church News. 22 July 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ↑ "This Church leader was executive vice president over a billion-dollar company at age 32. Here's how his experience applies to his new calling". Church News. Church News. 27 July 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ↑ Liahona, September 2021, p. 3
- 1 2 3 New Seventies and Young Men General Presidency Named at April 2020 General Conference, Newsroom, churchofjesuschrist.org, 4 April 2020. Retrieved 5 April 2020
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- 1 2 For the Strength of Youth, September 2021, p. 3.
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- ↑ As verified in photo galleries from this article.