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Aug 9, 2024 · The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints follows the same pattern as the church that Jesus Christ established during His mortal ministry, restored in modern times. He remains the head of the Church and directs His chosen servants as they lead. The leaders of the worldwide Church are known as General Authorities and General Officers.
Its members are special witnesses of the name of Jesus Christ, called to teach and testify of Him throughout the world. Members of the First Presidency travel around the world to speak to members and local leaders; when not travelling, they counsel together and with other general Church leaders on matters affecting the worldwide Church, such as missionary work, temple building and spiritual ...
Current Church Leaders. Current Church Leaders. Grid View List View. 18 Items. First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. 20 Items. General Officers. 11 Items.
- Jeffrey R. Holland. Jeffrey R. Holland was ordained a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on June 23, 1994.
- Dieter F. Uchtdorf. Dieter F. Uchtdorf was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church on October 2, 2004.
- David A. Bednar. David A. Bednar was ordained and set apart as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 7, 2004.
- Quentin L. Cook. Quentin L. Cook was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 6, 2007.
- The First Presidency. The First Presidency is the highest governing body of the Church. Its members are special witnesses of the name of Jesus Christ, called to teach and testify of Him throughout the world.
- Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is the second-highest presiding body in the government of the Church. Its members travel the world as special witnesses of the name of Christ and serve under the direction of the First Presidency.
- Presidency of the Seventy. The Presidency of the Seventy consists of seven General Authority Seventies who are called by the First Presidency and given authority to preside over the various Quorums of the Seventy.
- General Authority Seventies. General Authority Seventies preach the gospel and serve as special witnesses of Christ to the world. They assist the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world.
Apr 5, 2024 · Changes to the leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since the October 2023 general conference are reflected in an updated chart of general authorities and general officers, available to view or download. President M. Russell Ballard, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, died Nov. 12, 2023, at age 95.
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Spencer W. Kimball, 12th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Spencer W. Kimball. Years as President: 1973–1985. Birth Date: 28 March 1895. Death Date: 5 November 1985. Born on 28 March 1895 in Salt Lake City, Spencer Wooley Kimball grew up in Thatcher, Arizona.
