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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.

General authorities

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First Presidency

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Picture (PNG/JPG) Name Hierarchical position Ordained and/or Set Apart Age Tithe[a] CES Board[b]
Russell M. Nelson Church President 1984-04-07
2018-01-14[1] 		100.3 Member Chairman
Dallin H. Oaks First Counselor in the First Presidency and President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles[2] 1984-05-03
2018-01-14[1] 		92.3 Member First Vice Chairman
Henry B. Eyring Second Counselor in the First Presidency[3] 1995-04-06
2018-01-14[1] 		91.5 Member Second Vice Chairman

Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

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Picture (PNG/JPG) Name Hierarchical position Ordained Age Tithe[a] Area [b] Other assignments [c]
Jeffrey R. Holland Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles[4] 1994-06-23
2023-11-15[5] 		84 Member
Dieter F. Uchtdorf Quorum of the Twelve Apostles 2004-10-07[6] 84.1 Member Chair, Priesthood and Family Executive Council[7]
David A. Bednar Quorum of the Twelve Apostle 2004-10-07 72.5 Member North America West & Europe Central Areas[8]
Middle East/Africa North[9] 		Chair, Correlation Executive Committee[10]
Apostolic Adviser, Church History Department[11]
Quentin L. Cook Quorum of the Twelve Apostles 2007-10-11 84.3 Member Chair, Missionary Executive Council[12]
D. Todd Christofferson Quorum of the Twelve Apostles 2008-04-10 79.9 Member Utah[9] Member, Church Board of Education/Boards of Trustees.
Chairman, CES Executive Committee[13]
Neil L. Andersen Quorum of the Twelve Apostles 2009-04-09 73.3 Member Chair, Temple and Family History Executive Council[14]
Ronald A. Rasband Quorum of the Twelve Apostles 2015-10-08 73.8 Member Member, Church Board of Education/Boards of Trustees[13]
Vice Chair, CES Executive Committee[15]
Vice Chair, Missionary Executive Council[16]
Gary E. Stevenson Quorum of the Twelve Apostles 2015-10-08 69.3 Member
Dale G. Renlund Quorum of the Twelve Apostles 2015-10-08 72.1 Member Member, Priesthood and Family Executive Council[7]
Chairman, Church Hymnbook Revision Committee[17]
Gerrit W. Gong Quorum of the Twelve Apostles 2018-04-05[18][19] 71 Member Asia & Asia North[20] Chairman, Church Scriptures Committee
Member, Leadership and Training Committee;
Member, Outreach Committee[20]
Apostolic Adviser, Church History Department[11]
Ulisses Soares Quorum of the Twelve Apostles 2018-04-05[18][19] 66.2 Member Caribbean and Pacific[8] Correlation Executive Committee[10]
[2] Patrick Kearon Quorum of the Twelve Apostles 2023-12-07[21] 63.4 Member Member, Temple and Family History Executive Council[22]
  • a Council on the Disposition of the Tithes
  • b Area assignment[23]
  • c Other assignments, where known (including committees, councils, Church Education System (CES), or in any other capacity).

Presiding Bishopric

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Name Hierarchical position Age Years 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 61.6 16.7 12.7 9.2 Member Member, Priesthood and Family Executive Council[24]
Member, Church Board of Education/Boards of Trustees[13]
W. Christopher Waddell First Counselor, Presiding Bishopric 65.5 13.7 9.2 4.2 Member Member, Temple and Family History Executive Council[24]
L. Todd Budge Second Counselor, Presiding Bishopric 64.9 5.7 4.2 4.2 Member Member, Missionary Executive Council[24]
  • a Total years as General Authority[25]
  • b Total years in Presiding Bishopric[26]
  • c Total years served in current Presiding Bishopric
  • d Council on the Disposition of the Tithes
  • e Other assignments (where known)

Presidency of the Seventy

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Name Hierarchical position Called[a] Age Years
served[b] 		Years in
Presidency 		Other assignments[c]
Carl B. Cook Senior President, Presidency[27] 2011-04-022011-04-02*
2018-03-312018-03-31[28] 		67.2 13.7 6.7
José A. Teixeira Presidency 2008-04-052008-04-05*
2018-08-012018-08-01[29] 		63.8 16.7 6.3
S. Mark Palmer Presidency 2016-04-022016-04-02
2021-08-012021-08-01[30] 		68.8 8.7 3.3 Africa Central, Africa South, Asia North and South America Northwest Areas[31]
Marcus B. Nash Presidency 2006-04-012006-04-01
2024-01-172024-01-17[27] 		67.8 18.7 0.9
Michael T. Ringwood Presidency 2009-04-042009-04-04
2024-08-012024-08-01[32] 		66.8 15.7 0.3 Africa West, Europe North, North America Northeast, and Utah Areas[33]
Member, Church Board of Education and Boards of Trustees
Member, Executive Committee of the Board[34]
Arnulfo Valenzuela[35] Presidency 2013-04-062013-04-06
2024-08-012024-08-01[32] 		65.6 11.7 0.3 Brazil, Caribbean, North America Ceentral, and Pacific Areas[36]
Edward Dube Presidency 2013-04-062013-04-06
2024-08-012024-08-01[32] 		62.6 11.7 0.3 Middle East/Africa North, North America Southeast, and South America South Areas.[37]
  • a Date called to be a seventy and the date called as a member of the Presidency of the Seventy
  • b Years served as a general authority seventy
  • c Other assignments, including Church Educational System (CES) assignments, where known.

General Authority Seventies

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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.[38]

Name Hierarchical position Sustained[a] Age Years
served 		Assignment[b]
Marcos A. Aidukaitis[39] General Authority Seventy 2008-04-052008-04-05 65.3 16.7 First Counselor, Europe North Area[40][41]
Rubén V. Alliaud[42] General Authority Seventy 2019-04-062019-04-06 58.9 5.7 President, Europe Central Area[40]>[41]
José L. Alonso[43] General Authority Seventy 2011-04-022011-04-02 66.1 13.7 President, North America Southwest Area[40]>[41]
Jorge M. Alvarado[42] General Authority Seventy 2019-04-062019-04-06 54.1 5.7
Steven R. Bangerter[44] General Authority Seventy 2018-03-312018-03-31 63.3 6.7 First Counselor, North America Central Area[40]>[41]
W. Mark Bassett General Authority Seventy 2016-04-022016-04-02 58.3 8.7 Executive Director, Missionary Department[45]
David S. Baxter[46] General Authority Seventy 2006-04-012006-04-01* 69.8 18.7
Jorge T. Becerra[47] General Authority Seventy 2020-04-042020-04-04* 62 4.7 President, South America Northwest Area[40][41]
Randall K. Bennett[43] General Authority Seventy 2011-04-022011-04-02 69.5 13.7 President, North America Central Area[40][41]
Editor, Liahona, For the Strength of Youth, The Friend magazines.[48]
Hans T. Boom[42] General Authority Seventy 2019-04-062019-04-06 61.4 5.7 President, Europe North Area
Mark A. Bragg General Authority Seventy 2016-04-022016-04-02 62.7 8.7 President, North America West Area[49][50]
David L. Buckner[51] General Authority Seventy 2024-04-062024-04-06 61.3 0.7
Matthew L. Carpenter[44] General Authority Seventy 2018-03-312018-03-31 65.2 6.7 Assistant Editor, The Friend[52]
Gregorio E. Casillas[51] General Authority Seventy 2024-04-062024-04-06 49.3 0.7
Aroldo B. Cavalcante[51] General Authority Seventy 2024-04-062024-04-06 54.1 0.7
Yoon Hwan Choi General Authority Seventy 2009-04-042009-04-04*[53][54] 67.6 15.7
Craig C. Christensen General Authority Seventy 2002-10-052002-10-05 68.8 22.2 President, North America Southeast Area[40][41]'
Ahmad S. Corbitt General Authority Seventy 2023-04-012023-04-01 62.3 1.7 First Counselor, North America Southeast Area[40][41]
Valeri V. Cordon General Authority Seventy 2016-04-022016-04-02 55.8 8.7 First Counselor, Caribbean Area[55][56]
Joaquin E. Costa General Authority Seventy 2016-04-022016-04-02 59.8 8.7 President, South America South Area[40][41]
Robert M. Daines General Authority Seventy 2023-04-012023-04-01 60.4 1.7 Second Counselor, North America Northeast Area[40][41]
Massimo De Feo General Authority Seventy 2016-04-022016-04-02 64 8.7 Second Counselor, North America Southeast Area[40][41]
Sean Douglas General Authority Seventy 2021-04-032021-04-03 60.6 3.7 First Counselor, Mexico Area[40][41]
Kevin R. Duncan[57] General Authority Seventy 2010-04-032010-04-03* 64.2 14.7 Executive Director, Temple Department[58]
Michael A. Dunn General Authority Seventy 2021-04-032021-04-03 66.8 3.7 First Counselor, North America Southwest Area[40][41]
Alexander Dushku[59] General Authority Seventy 2023-08-152023-08-15 58.1 1.3
Mark D. Eddy[60] General Authority Seventy 2022-04-022022-04-02 51.7 2.7 Second Counselor, Brazil Area[55][56]
I. Raymond Egbo[51] General Authority Seventy 2024-04-062024-04-06 50.5 0.7
J. Kimo Esplin General Authority Seventy 2023-04-012023-04-01 62.3 1.7 First Counselor, Asia North Area[40][41]
Eduardo Gavarret[39] General Authority Seventy 2008-04-052008-04-05 68.6 16.7 Second Counselor, South America South Area
Jack N. Gerard[44] General Authority Seventy 2018-03-312018-03-31 67 6.7 First Counselor, Europe Central Area[40][41]
Clark G. Gilbert General Authority Seventy 2021-04-032021-04-03 54.5 3.7 Commissioner, Church Educational System[61]
Ricardo P. Giménez[42] General Authority Seventy 2019-04-062019-04-06 53.1 5.7 Second Counselor, North America Central Area[55][56]
Assistant Editor, Liahona.[62]
Christophe G. Giraud-Carrier General Authority Seventy 2023-04-012023-04-01 58.9 1.7 Second Counselor, Africa Central Area[40][41]
Patricio M. Giuffra General Authority Seventy 2021-04-032021-04-03 62.7 3.7 First Counselor, Central America Area[55][56]
Carlos A. Godoy General Authority Seventy 2008-04-052008-04-05* 63.8 16.7 President, Africa South Area[40][41]
Taylor G. Godoy[63] General Authority Seventy 2017-04-012017-04-01 56.4 7.7 President, Central America Area[55][56]
D. Martin Goury[51] General Authority Seventy 2024-04-062024-04-06 60.8 0.7
Brook P. Hales[64] General Authority Seventy 2018-05-172018-05-17[64] 68.7 6.6 Secretary to the First Presidency[64][65]
Kevin S. Hamilton[35] General Authority Seventy 2013-04-062013-04-06 69.8 11.7 Executive Director, Family History Department[66]
Allen D. Haynie[67] General Authority Seventy 2015-04-042015-04-04 66.3 9.7 President, North America Northeast Area[68][69]
Mathias Held[44] General Authority Seventy 2018-03-312018-03-31 64.5 6.7 First Counselor, North America Northeast Area[40][41]
Karl D. Hirst[51] General Authority Seventy 2024-04-062024-04-06 52.8 0.7
Matthew S. Holland[47] General Authority Seventy 2020-04-042020-04-04 58.5 4.7
David P. Homer[44] General Authority Seventy 2018-03-312018-03-31 63.7 6.7 Executive Director, Priesthood and Family Department[70]
William K. Jackson[47] General Authority Seventy 2020-04-042020-04-04 68.7 4.7 Assistant Executive Director, Missionary Department[71]
Jeremy R. Jaggi[47] General Authority Seventy 2020-04-042020-04-04* 51.8 4.7 Second Counselor, Pacific Area[55][56]
Kelly R. Johnson[47] General Authority Seventy 2020-04-042020-04-04* 61.9 4.7 First Counselor, Asia Area[55][56]
Peter M. Johnson[42] General Authority Seventy 2019-04-062019-04-06 58 5.7 Second Counselor, North America West Area[40][41]
Christopher H. Kim[51] General Authority Seventy 2024-04-062024-04-06 59.1 0.7 Second Counselor, Asia North Area[40][41]
Jörg Klebingat[72] General Authority Seventy 2014-04-052014-04-05 57 10.7
Joni L. Koch[63] General Authority Seventy 2017-04-012017-04-01 62.8 7.7 President, Brazil Area[55][56]
Erich W. Kopischke General Authority Seventy 2007-03-312007-03-31 68.2 17.7
Alfred Kyungu General Authority Seventy 2021-04-032021-04-03 58.1 3.7 President, Africa West Area[40][41]
Hugo E. Martinez[72] General Authority Seventy 2014-04-052014-04-05 67.9 10.7 First Counselor, Utah Area[55][56]
James W. McConkie III[60] General Authority Seventy 2022-04-022022-04-02 53.3 2.7 Second Counselor, Europe Central Area[40][41]
John A. McCune[42] General Authority Seventy 2019-04-062019-04-06 61.5 5.7 President, Asia North Area[40][41]
Kyle S. McKay[44] General Authority Seventy 2018-03-312018-03-31 64.8 6.7 Church Historian and Recorder[73]
Executive Director, Church History Department[73]
Member, Church Music Revision Committee[citation needed][74]
Alvin F. Meredith III General Authority Seventy 2021-04-032021-04-03 54.4 3.7 President, BYU-Idaho[75]
Peter F. Meurs General Authority Seventy 2016-04-022016-04-02 68 8.7 President, Pacific Area[55][56]
Hugo Montoya[67] General Authority Seventy 2015-04-042015-04-04 64.7 9.7 President, Mexico Area[68][69]
Isaac K. Morrison[60] General Authority Seventy 2022-04-022022-04-02 47.1 2.7 Second Counselor, Africa West Area[40][41]
Thierry K. Mutombo[47] General Authority Seventy 2020-04-042020-04-04 48.8 4.7 President, Africa Central Area[40][41]
K. Brett Nattress General Authority Seventy 2016-04-022016-04-02 59.8 8.7
Adeyinka A. Ojediran[47] General Authority Seventy 2020-04-042020-04-04 57.7 4.7 First Counselor, Africa West Area[40][41]
Ryan K. Olsen[60] General Authority Seventy 2022-04-022022-04-02 50.2 2.7 Second Counselor, Central America Area[55][56]
Adilson de Paula Parrella[63] General Authority Seventy 2017-04-012017-04-01 62.1 7.7 First Counselor, Middle East/Africa North Area[76]
Kevin W. Pearson[39] General Authority Seventy 2008-04-052008-04-05 67.7 16.7 President, Utah Area[49][50]
Anthony D. Perkins General Authority Seventy 2006-04-012006-04-01 64.4 18.7 President, Middle East/Africa North Area[77]
Alan T. Phillips General Authority Seventy 2023-04-012023-04-01 54.5 1.7 Second Counselor, Europe North Area[68][69]
Paul B. Pieper General Authority Seventy 2005-04-022005-04-02 67.2 19.7 First Counselor, Africa Central Area[40][41]
John C. Pingree Jr.[63] General Authority Seventy 2017-04-012017-04-01 58.3 7.7
Rafael E. Pino[39] General Authority Seventy 2008-04-052008-04-05 69.2 16.7 Second Counselor, South America Northwest Area[68][69]
James R. Rasband[42] General Authority Seventy 2019-04-062019-04-06 61.8 5.7
Carlos G. Revillo Jr. General Authority Seventy 2021-04-032021-04-03 59.1 3.7 President, Philippines Area[40][41]
Sandino Roman[51] General Authority Seventy 2024-04-062024-04-06 51.3 0.7
Ciro Schmeil[47] General Authority Seventy 2020-04-042020-04-04 53.7 4.7 First Counselor, Brazil Area[40][41]
Jonathan S. Schmitt[60] General Authority Seventy 2022-04-022022-04-02 51.7 2.7 Second Counselor, North America Southwest Area[40][41]
Assistant Editor, For the Strength of Youth magazine[78]
Steven D. Shumway[51] General Authority Seventy 2024-04-062024-04-06 54.4 0.7
Vai Sikahema General Authority Seventy 2021-04-032021-04-03 62.3 3.7 Second Counselor, Africa South Area[40][41]
Denelson Silva[79][60] General Authority Seventy 2022-04-022022-04-02 59.4 2.7 Second Counselor, Africa South Area[68][69]
Vern P. Stanfill[67] General Authority Seventy 2015-04-042015-04-04 67.3 9.7 Second Counselor, Caribbean Area[40][41]
Michael B. Strong[51] General Authority Seventy 2024-04-062024-04-06 59.3 0.7 Second Counselor, Philippines Area[40][41]
Benjamin M. Z. Tai[42] General Authority Seventy 2019-04-062019-04-06 52.6 5.7 President, Asia Area[55][56]
Brian K. Taylor[63] General Authority Seventy 2017-04-012017-04-01 60.7 7.7 Second Counselor, Utah Area[55][56]
Michael John U. Teh General Authority Seventy 2007-03-312007-03-31 59.5 17.7 Second Counselor, Asia Area[55][56]
Sergio R. Vargas[51] General Authority Seventy 2024-04-062024-04-06 48.1 0.7
Moisés Villanueva[47] General Authority Seventy 2020-04-042020-04-04* 58 4.7 Second Counselor, Mexico Area[40][41]
Juan Pablo Villar[44] General Authority Seventy 2018-03-312018-03-31 55.3 6.7 Second Counselor, South America Northwest Area[40][41]
Takashi Wada[44] General Authority Seventy 2018-03-312018-03-31 59.8 6.7 First Counselor, North America West Area[40][41]
Taniela B. Wakolo[63] General Authority Seventy 2017-04-012017-04-01 57.5 7.7 First Counselor, Pacific Area[55][56]
Alan R. Walker[42] General Authority Seventy 2019-04-062019-04-06 53.9 5.7 First Counselor, South America South Area[40][41]
Scott D. Whiting General Authority Seventy 2012-03-312012-03-31 63.7 12.7 President, Europe North Area[40][41]
Chi Hong (Sam) Wong[72] General Authority Seventy 2014-04-052014-04-05 62.6 10.7 First Counselor, Philippines Area[40][41]
Jorge F. Zeballos[39] General Authority Seventy 2008-04-052008-04-05 69.4 16.7 President, Caribbean Area[40][41]
  • a1 a2 Date first sustained to First or Second Quorum of Seventy or called to be General Authority Seventies (where Quorum affiliation is not known). Dates taken from lds.org.
           Those marked with * were Area Seventies prior to call as General Authorities.
  • b1 Current assignments.

Emeritus

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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."[80]

Name Called [a] Emeritus [b] Age Years as
Active G.A.[c] 		Years as
Emeritus G.A.
Carlos H. Amado 1989-04-011989-04-01 2014-10-042014-10-04 80.3 25.5 10.2
Wilford W. Andersen 2009-04-042009-04-04 2019-10-052019-10-05 75.3 10.5 5.2
Ian S. Ardern 2011-04-022011-04-02 2024-08-012024-08-01 70.8 13.3 0.3
Mervyn B. Arnold 2003-04-052003-04-05 2018-10-062018-10-06 76.4 15.5 6.2
Ben B. Banks 1989-04-011989-04-01 2002-10-052002-10-05 92.7 13.5 22.2
Merrill J. Bateman 1992-06-061992-06-06 2007-10-062007-10-06 88.5 15.3 17.2
Shayne M. Bowen 2006-04-012006-04-01 2024-08-012024-08-01 70.3 18.3 0.3
H. David Burton 1992-10-032006-04-01 2012-03-312012-03-31 86.7 19.5 12.7
Craig A. Cardon 2006-04-012006-04-01 2018-10-062018-10-06 75.9 12.5 6.2
Bruce A. Carlson 2009-04-042009-04-04 2015-10-032015-10-03 75.2 6.5 9.2
John K. Carmack 1984-04-071984-04-07 2001-10-062001-10-06 93.6 17.5 23.2
Sheldon F. Child 1996-04-061996-04-06 2008-10-042008-10-04 86.6 12.5 16.2
Kim B. Clark 2015-04-042015-04-04 2019-10-052019-10-05 75.8 4.5 5.2
Don R. Clarke 2006-04-012006-04-01 2015-10-032015-10-03 79 9.5 9.2
L. Whitney Clayton 2001-03-312001-03-31 2020-10-032020-10-03 74.8 19.5 4.2
Weatherford T. Clayton 2016-04-022016-04-02 2022-10-012022-10-01 72.8 6.5 2.2
Gary J. Coleman 1992-06-061992-06-06 2011-10-012011-10-01 83.3 19 13.2
Spencer J. Condie 1989-04-011989-04-01 2010-10-022010-10-02 84.3 21.5 14.2
Gene R. Cook 1975-10-031975-10-03 2007-10-062007-10-06 84.3 32 17.2
Lawrence E. Corbridge 2008-04-052008-04-05 2019-10-052019-10-05 75.7 11.5 5.2
J. Devn Cornish 2011-04-022011-04-02 2021-10-022021-10-02 73.7 10.5 3.2
Claudio R. M. Costa 1994-04-021994-04-02 2019-10-052019-10-05 75.8 25.5 5.2
LeGrand R. Curtis Jr. 2011-04-022011-04-02 2022-10-012022-10-01 72.3 11.5 2.2
Benjamin De Hoyos 2005-04-022005-04-02 2023-08-012023-08-01 71.8 18.3 1.3
Robert K. Dellenbach 1990-03-311990-03-31 2007-10-062007-10-06 87.6 17.5 17.2
John B. Dickson 1992-10-031992-10-03 2013-10-052013-10-05 81.4 21 11.2
Charles Didier 1975-10-031975-10-03 2009-10-032009-10-03 89.2 34 15.2
Timothy J. Dyches 2013-04-062013-04-06 2021-10-022021-10-02 73.9 8.5 3.2
Larry J. Echo Hawk 2012-03-312012-03-31 2018-10-062018-10-06 76.3 6.5 6.2
Richard C. Edgley 1992-10-031992-10-03 2012-03-312012-03-31 88.8 19.5 12.7
Stanley G. Ellis 2006-04-012006-04-01 2017-09-302017-09-30 77.9 11.5 7.2
David F. Evans 2005-04-022005-04-02 2021-10-022021-10-02 73.3 16.5 3.2
Enrique R. Falabella 2007-03-312007-03-31 2020-10-032020-10-03 74.6 13.5 4.2
Bradley D. Foster 2009-04-042009-04-04 2019-10-052019-10-05 75.8 10.5 5.2
Randy D. Funk 2013-04-062013-04-06 2022-10-012022-10-01 72.3 9.5 2.2
Robert C. Gay 2012-03-312012-03-31 2021-10-022021-10-02 73.3 9.5 3.2
Christoffel Golden Jr. 2001-03-312001-03-31 2022-10-012022-10-01 72.5 21.5 2.2
Walter F. González 2001-03-312001-03-31 2022-10-012022-10-01 72.2 21.5 2.2
John H. Groberg 1976-04-031976-04-03 2005-10-012005-10-01 90.5 29.5 19.2
C. Scott Grow 2005-04-022005-04-02 2018-10-062018-10-06 76.6 13.5 6.2
Bruce C. Hafen 1996-04-061996-04-06 2010-10-022010-10-02 84.1 14.5 14.2
O. Vincent Haleck 2011-04-022011-04-02 2019-10-052019-10-05 75.9 8.5 5.2
Donald L. Hallstrom 2000-04-012000-04-01 2019-10-052019-10-05 75.4 19.5 5.2
F. Melvin Hammond 1989-04-011989-04-01 2005-10-012005-10-01 91 16.5 19.2
Richard G. Hinckley 2005-04-022005-04-02 2011-10-012011-10-01 83.6 6.5 13.2
F. Burton Howard 1978-09-301978-09-30 2005-10-012005-10-01 91.8 27 19.2
Jay E. Jensen 1992-06-061992-06-06 2012-10-062012-10-06 82.8 20.3 12.2
Marlin K. Jensen 1989-04-011989-04-01 2012-10-062012-10-06 82.6 23.5 12.2
Daniel L. Johnson 2006-04-012006-04-01 2016-10-012016-10-01 78 10.5 8.2
Kenneth Johnson 1990-03-311990-03-31 2010-10-022010-10-02 84.4 20.5 14.2
Paul V. Johnson 2005-04-022005-04-02 2024-08-012024-08-01 70.5 19.3 0.3
Larry S. Kacher 2014-04-052014-04-05 2022-10-012022-10-01 72.8 8.5 2.2
W. Rolfe Kerr 1996-04-061996-04-06 2007-10-062007-10-06 89.4 11.5 17.2
Yoshihiko Kikuchi 1977-10-011977-10-01 2011-10-012011-10-01 83.3 34 13.2
Cree-L Kofford 1991-04-061991-04-06 2003-10-042003-10-04 91.4 12.5 21.2
Larry R. Lawrence 2010-04-032010-04-03 2017-09-302017-09-30 77.3 7.5 7.2
John M. Madsen 1992-06-061992-06-06 2009-10-032009-10-03 85.7 17.3 15.2
James B. Martino 2009-04-042009-04-04[53] 2021-10-022021-10-02[53] 73.8 12.5 3.2
Richard J. Maynes 1997-04-051997-04-05 2020-10-032020-10-03 74.1 23.5 4.2
Jairo Mazzagardi 2010-04-032010-04-03 2016-10-012016-10-01 77.7 6.5 8.2
Keith B. McMullin 1995-12-271995-12-27 2012-03-312012-03-31 83.3 16.3 12.7
Lynn A. Mickelsen 1990-03-311990-03-31 2009-10-032009-10-03 89.4 19.5 15.2
Dennis B. Neuenschwander 1991-04-061991-04-06 2009-10-032009-10-03 85.2 18.5 15.2
S. Gifford Nielsen 2013-04-062013-04-06 2024-08-012024-08-01 70.2 11.3 0.3
Brent H. Nielson 2009-04-042009-04-04 2024-08-012024-08-01 70 15.3 0.3
Adrian Ochoa 2013-04-062013-04-06 2024-08-012024-08-01 70.8 11.3 0.3
Allan F. Packer 2008-04-052008-04-05 2018-10-062018-10-06 76.4 10.5 6.2
Carl B. Pratt 1997-04-051997-04-05 2011-10-012011-10-01 83.3 14.5 13.2
Kent F. Richards 2009-04-042009-04-04 2016-10-012016-10-01 78.8 7.5 8.2
Lynn G. Robbins 1997-04-051997-04-05 2022-10-012022-10-01 72.2 25.5 2.2
Gary B. Sabin 2016-04-022016-04-02 2024-08-012024-08-01 70.7 8.3 0.3
Cecil O. Samuelson Jr. 1994-10-011994-10-01 2011-10-012011-10-01 83.3 17 13.2
Evan A. Schmutz 2016-04-022016-04-02 2024-08-012024-08-01 70.6 8.3 0.3
Gregory A. Schwitzer 2009-04-042009-04-04 2018-10-062018-10-06 76.7 9.5 6.2
Joseph W. Sitati 2009-04-042009-04-04 2022-10-012022-10-01 72.6 13.5 2.2
Steven E. Snow 2001-03-312001-03-31 2019-10-052019-10-05 75.1 18.5 5.2
Octaviano Tenorio 2007-03-312007-03-31 2012-10-062012-10-06 82.1 5.5 12.2
Earl C. Tingey 1990-12-051990-12-05 2008-10-042008-10-04 90.5 17.8 16.2
Juan A. Uceda 2010-04-032010-04-03 2023-08-012023-08-01 71.4 13.3 1.3
Francisco J. Viñas 1996-04-061996-04-06 2016-10-012016-10-01 78 20.5 8.2
Terence M. Vinson 2013-04-062013-04-06 2021-10-022021-10-02 73.8 8.5 3.2
William R. Walker 2002-04-062002-04-06 2014-10-042014-10-04 80.6 12.5 10.2
F. Michael Watson 2008-04-052008-04-05 2013-10-052013-10-05 81.8 5.5 11.2
Robert E. Wells 1976-10-011976-10-01 1997-10-041997-10-04 97 21 27.2
Lance B. Wickman 1994-04-021994-04-02 2010-10-022010-10-02 84.1 16.5 14.2
Larry Y. Wilson 2011-04-022011-04-02 2019-10-052019-10-05 74.9 8.5 5.2
Kazuhiko Yamashita 2011-04-022005-04-02 2023-08-012023-08-01 71.3 12.3 1.3
Claudio D. Zivic 2007-03-312007-03-31 2018-10-062018-10-06 76 11.5 6.2
W. Craig Zwick 1995-04-011995-04-01 2017-09-302017-09-30 77.4 22.5 7.2
  • a Date called as a general authority.
  • b Date granted general authority emeritus status.
  • c Years as general authority (not including time as an emeritus).

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c 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. ^ a b 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.
  8. ^ a b Brent H. Nielson, General Church Leadership: Presidency of the Seventy, churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  9. ^ a b Elder Patrick Kearon, General Church Leadership: Presidency of the Seventy, churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
  10. ^ a b Episode 198: The unifying power of Church Correlation with Clyde J. Williams, Church News, 23 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  11. ^ a b 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. ^ a b c 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.
  15. ^ As verified here
  16. ^ As verified here.
  17. ^ Although no source specifically indicates that Renlund now chairs this committee, 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.
  18. ^ a b "Elders Gerrit W. Gong and Ulisses Soares called as new apostles of LDS Church".
  19. ^ a b "Latter-day Saints Sustain New First Presidency in Solemn Assembly: Two new leaders named to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles", Newsroom, LDS Church, March 31, 2018
  20. ^ a b The Mormon church's newest—and most diverse—apostles say they're just regular people humbled by the calling, Salt Lake Tribune, June 28, 2018. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
  21. ^ "Elder Patrick Kearon Called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles". Church Newsroom. December 8, 2023.
  22. ^ Leadership Instruction and RootsTech Registration, letters.churchofjesuschrist.org, 14 November 2024. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  23. ^ While all members of the Quorum of the Twelve have worldwide responsibility, each is also given specific area assignments by the church president.
  24. ^ a b c Inside Church Headquarters: What is the Presiding Bishopric? What do they do?, The Church News, 19 November 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
  25. ^ Includes, where applicable, prior service as a general authority seventy
  26. ^ Includes, where applicable, prior service under previous presiding bishop.
  27. ^ a b [1], Newsroom, churchofjesuschrist.org, 17 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  28. ^ New General Authority Seventies Called, Released April 2018 General Conference, Mormon Newsroom, March 31, 2018. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
  29. ^ During the April 2018 Sustaining of Church Officers, Dallin H. Oaks announced that Vinson, Teixeira, and Godoy would replace Craig C. Christensen, Richard J. Maynes, and Juan A. Uceda, which marked the first time such changes were presented for sustaining vote in advance. See this address for verification.
  30. ^ Meet the New General Authority Seventies and Primary Presidency Called at the April 2021 Conference, ‘’Newsroom’’, churchofjesuschrist.org. April 3, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  31. ^ See this article for verification. The apostles Palmer is assisting in these assignments are unidentified.
  32. ^ a b c Eight General Authority Seventies to be given emeritus status on Aug. 1, Church News, 6 April 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  33. ^ See this article for verification. The apostles Ringwood is assisting in these assignments are unidentified.
  34. ^ As verified here.
  35. ^ a b New General Authorities Called, April 6, 2013, retrieved from the LDS Newsroom on April 9, 2013.
  36. ^ See this article for verification. The apostles Valenzuela is assisting in these assignments are unidentified.
  37. ^ See this article for verification. The apostles Dube is assisting in these assignments are unidentified.
  38. ^ Shortly after the April 2016 General Conference, the biographies of all General Authorities were changed to reflect this alteration in Church policy. See this link for verification.
  39. ^ a b c d e Dethman, Leigh (April 5, 2008). "Elder D. Todd Christofferson named new apostle; other leaders called"[dead link‍]. Deseret Morning News. Last accessed April 6, 2008.
  40. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an First Presidency Announces 2024 Area Leadership Assignments, Newsroom, churchofjesuschrist.org, 19 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  41. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an 2024–2025 area leadership assignments announced, Church News, 19 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  42. ^ a b c d e f g h i "New Sunday School Presidency and General Authorities Announced at April 2019 Conference". Newsroom. LDS Church. April 6, 2019.
  43. ^ a b "New General Authority callings announced", Church News, April 2, 2011, last accessed April 14, 2011.
  44. ^ a b c d e f g h "Eight New General Authority Seventies Announced at April 2018 General Conference: Elder Carl B. Cook and Elder Robert C. Gay named to Presidency of the Seventy", Newsroom, LDS Church, March 31, 2018
  45. ^ As verified here.
  46. ^ According to this source, Baxter is currently on medical leave from his assignments.
  47. ^ a b c d e f g h i New Seventies and Young Men General Presidency Named at April 2020 General Conference, Newsroom, April 4, 2020. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  48. ^ Liahona, November 2023, p. 3.
  49. ^ a b First Presidency Announces 2021 Area Leadership Assignments, Newsroom, churchofjesuschrist.org, April 19, 2021. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  50. ^ a b First Presidency announces 2021–2022 area leadership assignments, Church News, April 21, 2021. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  51. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Who are the Church's 11 new general authorities?, Church News, 6 April 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  52. ^ The Friend, November 2023, p. 3
  53. ^ a b c New General Authorities and Auxiliary Leaders Called Archived April 8, 2009, at the Wayback Machine (April 4, 2009). Press Release, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Last accessed April 5, 2009.
  54. ^ 12 called to Quorums of the Seventy (April 11, 2009). Church News by Deseret News Publishing Company. Last accessed April 13, 2009.
  55. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o First Presidency Announces 2023 Area Leadership Assignments, Newsroom, churchofjesuschrist.org, 14 April 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  56. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o First Presidency announces 2023–2024 area leadership assignments, Church News, 14 April 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  57. ^ Taylor, Scott (April 4, 2010). "LDS Church names new Seventies, Primary presidency". MormonTimes.com by Deseret News Publishing Company (Salt Lake City, Utah). Last accessed April 4, 2010.
  58. ^ Haiti temple dedication marks the beginning of a ‘remarkable’ future for the country, Church News, September 1, 2019. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
  59. ^ New General Authority Seventy Is Called, Newsroom, churchofjesuschrist.org, 15 August 2023. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
  60. ^ a b c d e f "Meet the New Leaders Called at the April 2022 General Conference", Newsroom, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, April 2, 2022, retrieved April 2, 2022
  61. ^ How education, family and testimony are interwoven threads in the life of Elder Clark G. Gilbert, Scott Taylor, Church News, May 8, 2021. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  62. ^ Liahona, November 2023, p. 3.
  63. ^ a b c d e f Six New General Authority Seventies Announced at April 2017 General Conference: FirstP Presidency also calls 36 Area Seventies, LDS Church Newsroom, April 1, 2017.
  64. ^ a b c Brook P. Hales Called as General Authority Seventy, Mormon Newsroom, May 18, 2018. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  65. ^ See also this article, which clearly notes Hales has continued as Secretary to the First Presidency.
  66. ^ As verified here
  67. ^ a b c "New General Authorities, Young Men Presidency and Primary Presidency Changes Announced", Mormon Newsroom, April 4, 2015.
  68. ^ a b c d e First Presidency Announces 2022 Area Leadership Assignments, Newsroom, churchofjesuschrist.org, April 7, 2022. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  69. ^ a b c d e First Presidency announces 2022–2023 area leadership assignments, Church News, April 7, 2022. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  70. ^ With Michael T. Ringwood's call to the Presidency of the Seventy, Homer is the only GA Seventy listed on the Church Board of Education. Since the only GA Seventy listed on the Board has usually been the Executive Director of the Priesthood and Family Department, an assumption is made here that Homer has assumed that role.
  71. ^ First Presidency Announces Area Leadership, Other General Authority Assignment Changes, Newsroom, churchofjesuschrist.org, November 2, 2020. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  72. ^ a b c New General Authorities; New Sunday School General Presidency Announced, LDS Newsroom, April 5, 2014. Retrieved 2014-04-06.
  73. ^ a b 8 highlights from the church historian and recorder as his service draws to a close, Deseret News, August 3, 2022. Retrireved August 3, 2022.
  74. ^ 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.
  75. ^ See this article and this article for confirmation.
  76. ^ Changes in the Middle East/Africa North Area Presidency, Middle East Newsroom, churchofjesuschrist.org, 1 August 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
  77. ^ First Presidency Announces 2019 Area Leadership Assignments, Church News, lds.org. Published April 26, 2019. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  78. ^ For the Strength of Youth, November 2023, p. 3
  79. ^ Silva has "Urbano da" in the middle of his name, but was sustained by only his first ad last names.
  80. ^ N. Eldon Tanner, "Revelation on Priesthood Accepted, Church Officers Sustained", Ensign, November 1978, p. 16.

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