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This article lists the presidents of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The included persons have served as President of the Church and prophet, seer, and revelator of the LDS Church.
1. Emeritus general authorities are individuals who have been released from active duties as general authorities. However, they remain general authorities of the church until their death. Except for the three former members of the Presiding Bishopric noted, all living emeritus general authorities are former members of the First or Second Quorums of the Seventy. 2. These former members of the ...
Latter-day Saints consider the president of the church to be a "prophet, seer, and revelator" and refer to him as "the Prophet", a title that was originally given to Smith. When the name of the president is used by adherents, it is usually prefaced by the title "President". Russell M. Nelson has been the president since January 14, 2018.
Pages in category "Presidents in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Propose renaming Category:Presidents of the Church (LDS Church) to Category:Presidents of the Church (The Church of Jesus Christ) Nominator's rationale: Following the recommended changes per the new Church style guide. DarthTanner421 15:46, 25 March 2024 (UTC)
Russell Marion Nelson Sr. (born September 9, 1924) is an American religious leader and retired surgeon who is the 17th and current president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). [4] Nelson was a member of the LDS Church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for nearly 34 years, and was the quorum president from 2015
At the semiannual general conference of the LDS Church, the name of the President of the Church is presented to the members as "prophet, seer, and revelator and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints". [24] Members are invited to sustain the president in these roles, and the signalling for any in opposition is also allowed.
Name Position Began tenure Age Assignments (where known) Susan H. Porter: General President 2022-08-01 [1]: 69 [1]: Member, Temple and Family History Executive Council [2]: Amy A. Wright