The incorporated places consist of 144 cities and 101 towns. If you would like to stay on the page you are viewing please click Cancel. Utah has 326 places; 245 incorporated places and 81 census designated places (CDPs). So those four things tied to that vision are really the focus of the presidency right now., A challenge that comes with living in a highly concentrated population of members of the Church or any other kind of affiliation, Elder Pearson said, is that its easy for your perspective about what the Church is and what the Church does to be narrowed down to the four blocks that constitute your ward. Kevin W. Birch, 56, Westerville, Ohio; regional assistant vice president, CNA Surety Corporation; currently serving as a mission leader in the Westerville Ward; former bishop and stake president; wife: Kimberly; two children. Thursdays session looked like the public general conference sessions during 2020: A small number of leaders gathered at church headquarters in SLC while wearing masks and social distancing. The Fourth Quorum included those living in the Central America, Mexico North, Mexico South, South America North, and South America West areas. Maps From The Travel Council. Instruction and training is provided to about 300 general authorities and Area Seventies by the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and general officers of the Relief Society, Primary, Sunday School, Young Women and Young Men organizations of the church. You are now leaving a website maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Temple Square is always beautiful in the springtime. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. [6], The quorums will be geographically aligned with those serving in the church's international areas as follows: ThirdAfrica, FourthAsia, FifthBrazil, SixthCaribbean, Central America, and Mexico areas, SeventhEurope and Middle East/Africa North areas, EighthPhilippines and Pacific Islands, and NinthSouth America areas. We look past some of the outlying issues and focus on the strength of the Church here in this great state., He points to Utahs increasing diversity and an influx of residents who are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ. What learnings have we actually come to?. General conference typically begins with leadership sessions held on the Wednesday and Thursday before the five weekend public sessions. Jeffrey J. Kerr, 55, Chaska, Minnesota; executive vice president, U.S. Bank; currently serving as president of the Minneapolis Minnesota Stake; former bishop, high councilor, mission presidency member, and stake presidency member; wife: Deanna; three children. He and his wife, Deborah Gunnell, are parents of four children and eight grandchildren. When towns reach a population of 800 they become a third-class city. Utah Code Page 1 Effective 7/1/2015 Chapter 7a Utah Communications Authority Act Part 1 General Provisions 63H-7a-101 Title. Copyright 2020 Deseret News Publishing Company. Additionally, Elder Evan A. Schmutz, who was born in St. George, is now a general authority seventy. He and his wife, Debbie Ilene Schneberger, are the parents of five children. When he first started presiding over the Utah Area, Elder Christensen remembers looking at local problems and issues needing to be addressed. He and his wife, Amy Anne Stewart, are the parents of four children. Under the direction of the Area Presidency or Presidency of the Seventy, Area Seventies are assigned to consult with and instruct stake presidents in their area. Elder Kevin W. Pearson was sustained as a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 5, 2008. Over 100 awards set Utah.gov as one of the best government sites in the nation. During general conferences, the First Presidency presents the names of newly called General Authority Seventies, Area Seventies and General Officers for sustaining by Church members. President Spencer W. Kimball reconstituted the First Quorum of the Seventy in 1975. David G. LaFrance, 51, Ontario, Canada; owner and principal, DGL Consulting; currently serving as president of the Oshawa Ontario Stake; former bishop, bishopric member, and stake presidency member; wife: Lori Dawn; six children. Colin C. Stauffer, 51, Heber City, Utah; managing director/partner/head of client services in Latin America, Portfolio Advisors; currently serving as deacons quorum adviser in the Timp Meadows Ward; former bishop, bishopric member, high councilor, mission president, stake mission president, and stake presidency member; wife: Michelle; five children. . Elder Kevin S. Hamilton, a General Authority Seventy and executive director of the Family History Department for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, joins the Church News podcast to talk about RootsTech 2023. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the calling of eight new General Authority Seventies during the Saturday afternoon session of the 191st Annual General Conference, originating from church headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah.A former BYU and NFL player and the president of BYU-Pathway Worldwide were among those called. General Authority Seventies have authority to serve anywhere in the world. Church areas are geographic divisions allowing for locally based administration and decentralized management throughout the world. They are called to serve full-time as special witnesses of Christ, proclaim the gospel and build up the Church throughout the world. Kelly R. Johnson was sustained as a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 4, 2020, at age 57. At right are Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and his wife Sister Patricia Holland. Robert T. Smith, 59, Salt Lake City, Utah; professor in the Church History and Doctrine Department, Brigham Young University; recently released as president of the Argentina Buenos Aires North Mission; former bishop, bishopric member, high councilor, and stake mission president; wife: Kristine; eight children. "[8], Subsequently, in July, M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, sent out a letter noting a list of 66 area seventies who would be released effective August 1. Thierry Kasuangi Mutombo, 44, was born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. These leaders serve under the direction of the First Presidency and travel frequently to help guide and support the young men of the Church. They have authority to serve anywhere in the world, while the authority of Area Seventies is generally limited to the area where they serve. Brother Steven J. Lund, 66, was raised in Santa Rosa and Long Beach, California. Church announces 77 new Area Seventies from 25 countries worldwide - Deseret News Faith U.S. & World Utah Meet the 77 new Area Seventies from 25 countries named Thursday at the general conference leadership session By Trent Toone ttoone@deseretnews.com Apr 1, 2021, 10:47am PST SHARE Having home-centered, Church-supported gospel learning established prior to the pandemic prepared the Utah Area and the Church worldwide to effectively transition to the necessary adjustments after the suspension of public meetings and temple worship. Norman C. Insong, 58, Catalunan Grande, Philippines; Seminaries and Institutes coordinator, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; currently serving as assistant area auditor of the Olongapo Coordinating Council; former bishop, branch president, district president, high councilor, stake presidency member, and stake president; wife: Barbara; eight children. Chad R. Wilkinson, 55, Saratoga Springs, Utah; associate administrator of Seminaries and Institutes, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; currently serving as Sunday School teacher in the Saratoga Springs Fourth Ward; former bishop, bishopric member, high councilor, mission president, and stake president; wife: Allison; four children. Utah State Bird - California Sea Gull. They are not considered general authorities, who have authority to serve anywhere in the world. Cannon was one of 77 Area Seventies . News of the new general authorities comes two days after church leaders read the names of 77 new Area Seventies at the start of the conferences leadership session on April 1. J. Francisco Bhrer, 44, Campinas, Brazil; chief financial officer, Grupo Sforza Holding; currently serving as high councilor; former bishop, district president, and mission president; wife: Sandra; two children. To download media files, please first review and agree to the Terms of Use. We were able to serve twice to help clean up the city and help ship to people in need that would need the wood for their own survival., Elder Christensen said hes always looking to learn from the international Church, asking area presidencies worldwide questions like What have you given up that you never want to bring back? On Thursday, April 1, 2021, some 300 General Authorities, General Officers and Area Seventies heard messages from the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly identified one new General Authority Seventy as Elder Alfred F. Meredith III. They have authority to serve anywhere in the world, while the authority of Area Seventies is generally limited to the area where they serve. Elder Pearson has served in a number of Church callings, including full-time missionary in . This is in accordance with Doctrine and Covenants 107:93-94: And it is according to the vision showing the order of the Seventy, that they should have seven presidents to preside over them, chosen out of the number of the seventy; and the seventh president of these presidents is to preside over the six.. Under the direction of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, they travel frequently to meet with, minister to and teach local Church leaders, members and missionaries. James E. Slaughter, 54, Bakersfield, California; dentist, self-employed; currently serving as service mission leader in the California Bakersfield Service Missionary Area; former bishop, bishopric member, high councilor, mission president, and stake presidency member; wife: Lisa; four children. Called as a General Authority Seventy in 2002, Elder Christensens extensive area leadership experience began when he served as president of the Mexico Area from 2003 to 2007, residing in Mexico City with his wife, Sister Debbie Christensen. Age is approximate and is based on the age reported when called. He and his wife, Ann Kesler, are the parents of eight children. The Fifth Quorum then comprised area seventies serving in the church's North America Northwest, North America West, Idaho, Utah North, Utah Salt Lake City, and Utah South areas, while the Sixth Quorum comprised those living in the North America Central, North America East, North America Northeast, North America Southeast, and North America Southwest areas. The current term is Area Seventies. The church called 55 new Area Seventies from 27 countries during the April 2019 general conference. He and his wife, Tshayi Nathalie Sinda, are the parents of six children. Style Guide Note:When reporting about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please use the complete name of the Church in the first reference. As a General Authority, Elder Craig C. Christensen served as a member of the Presidency of the Seventy from 2012 to 2018, with supervisory responsibilities in various areas of the Church. General Authority Seventies serve in the Presidency of the Seventy, in area presidencies and in other administrative functions. The church has 12 quorums of the Seventy. Elder Johnson has been serving as commissioner of the Church Education System and Elder Palmer has served as president of the Africa South Area. The church announced that these seventies would become members of a Quorum of the Seventy based upon the geographic region to which they were assigned. He is currently serving at Church headquarters as the President of the Utah Area. Atlas of the Vascular Plants of Utah. All other area presidencies reside in their specific area. David H. Huntsman, 52, Salt Lake City, Utah; president/chief operating officer, Huntsman Foundation; currently serving as Sunday School teacher in the St Marys Ward; former bishop and mission president; wife: Michelle; eight children. The first temples to start the different phases werent in Utah, with its high-volume attendance, but elsewhere throughout the world. Effective August 1, 2021, he will begin a new assignment as the South America South Area President. If you would like to stay on the page you are viewing please click Cancel. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. All Rights Reserved, Church announces 8 new general authorities, April general conference is underway. Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles read the names of 77 new Area Seventies at the start of the leadership session of the 191st Annual General Conference at the Church Office Building in Salt Lake City, Utah. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Richard I. Heaton, 63, Provo, Utah; managing director of Priesthood and Family Department, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; currently serving as Sunday School president in the Pleasant View 7th Ward; former bishop, branch president, mission president, stake presidency member, and stake president; wife: Valerie; nine children. Africa Central Area Africa South Area Africa West Area During the October 2019 general conference, nine General Authority Seventies received emeritus status. To download media files, please first review and agree to the Terms of Use. The streamlining and simplification have application in Utah, where Elder Christensen says the Church experience can become complicated., Were trying to learn from international areas to see whats the essence, whats the simplicity, what would the Lord have us do and what really matters. Jeremy R. Jaggi Carlos A. Gabaldn, 43, Toluca, Mexico; operations and maintenance manager of Mexico Area, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; currently serving as elders quorum president in the Sauces Ward; former bishop, high councilor, mission president, and stake president; wife: Ana Laura; four children. Born Kevin Wayne Pearson 10 Apr 1957 . Their authority is generally limited to the area where they serve. [2] Later, the title "area authority seventy" was shortened to area seventy, which is the title currently in use. Elder Craig C. Christensen, president of the Utah Area, speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. These positions are usually filled by General Authority Seventies. In some instances, an Area Seventy may be called to serve in an Area Presidency. Dow R. Wilson, 61, Menlo Park, California; board member, U.S.-India Strategic Business Forum; currently serving as president of the Menlo Park California Stake; former bishop, bishopric member, and high councilor; wife: Lynne; seven children. The Fourth Quorum comprised those living in the Mexico, Central America, and South America areas. A small group of invited guests turn shovels of dirt at the groundbreaking for the Lindon Utah Temple in Lindon, Utah, on April 23, 2022. He currently works for the Churchs Missionary Department. Youngjoon Kwon, 49, Seoul, South Korea; professor, Seoul National University; currently serving as president of the Seoul Korea South Stake; former bishop, bishopric member, and high councilor; wife: Yeonshin; four children. President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, announced the names of the new General Authority Seventies. And when you do that, the natural thing is to look to the rising generation, to the strength in the rising generation. He is executive chairman of the board of directors of a Utah-based cosmetics company. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online, President Russell M. Nelson has emphasized. The current Utah Area presidency is comprised by Elder Christensen and his counselors Elder Evan A. Schmutz and Elder Walter F. Gonzlez, both who have served previously in other area presidencies worldwide. With the division of the Africa Southeast Area into the Africa South and new Africa Central areas, effective August 1, the total number of Church areas will be 22 six in the United States and Canada and 16 outside of those countries. All rights reserved. Nathan D. Pace, 54, Medina, New York; attorney/partner, Mack & Pace; currently serving as president of the Buffalo New York Stake; former bishop and bishopric member; wife: Margaret; six children. [10], In the intervening years, along with the changes announced in quorum composition, the church's geographic areas were consolidated and realigned. There isnt a ward in the world, much less in Utah, that represents what the Church is on a global basis.. Yan C. Vega, 47, Bogot, Colombia; institute director, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; currently serving as president of the Bogot Colombia Stake; former bishop, bishopric member, high councilor, and stake presidency member; wife: Inocencia; five children. Elder Patricio M. Giuffra was called as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021. M. Andrew Galt IV, 64, Suwanee, Georgia; retired; currently serving as president of the Sugar Hill Georgia Stake; former bishop, bishopric member, and high councilor; wife: Karen; five children. Previously, calling and sustaining Area Seventies took place on the Saturday of general conference weekend, although the new Area Seventies also will be sustained as a group during the conference, according to a church statement. Jeremy Robert Jaggi, 47, was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. ; former mission president, stake president, bishop, ward Young Men president and missionary; wife: Julie; four children. Paul B. Whippy, 59, Nasese, Fiji; retired; currently serving as counselor in the Fiji Suva Mission presidency; former bishop, branch presidency member, stake presidency member, and stake president; wife: Olive; seven children. 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The priesthood session for men and boys 11 and older will begin Saturday at 6 p.m. Conference adjourns after the final two sessions on Sunday. It is not for use by other media. The announcement also noted the adjustments would assist members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Presidency of the Seventy in providing more time and greater convenience in interactions with area seventies around the world. The First Presidency, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, General Authority Seventies and the Presiding Bishopric are all known as General Authorities. I worry that were a little bit too casual, and maybe were casual because were a little too distracted, he said. The current COVID-19 pandemic has provided glimpses of how the Utah Area presidency has tried to share with local wards and stakes specific principles and directives, which come in conjunction with instruction and adjustments from senior Church leaders. Suchat Chaichana, 64, Bangkok, Thailand; managing director, ASEA REDOX (Thailand) Co., Ltd.; currently serving as president of the Bangkok Thailand Stake; former branch president, high councilor, mission presidency member, and stake presidency member; wife: Udomlak; three children. He married June Langeland in June 1980. In 2018 he was called as president of the newly formed Utah Area. Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Susan Bednar, President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, and his wife, Sister Kristen Oaks, center, and Elder Kevin W. Pearson, a General Authority Seventy and president of the California Area, and his wife, Sister June Pearson outside the Oakland California Temple on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Credit: Steve Griffin, Deseret News, Deseret News. Some General Authority Seventies may be called to serve in Area Presidencies and in other headquarters administrative functions, such as serving as an executive director of a Church department. At that time, the Third Quorum consisted of those seventies living in the church's Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Pacific areas. Gary Herbert at the Orem Utah Temple groundbreaking in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. Rather than having a large list of individual names for new area seventies read over the pulpit during a session of general conference, when other changes in general leadership would be presented, the list of 77 new area seventies for 2021 was read in the leadership session, after which Nelson called for a sustaining vote of those individuals. The Prophet Joseph Smith called the first Seventies in this dispensation in 1835. During the Saturday afternoon session, members were asked to give a vote of appreciation for those who had been released during the past year. He also announced a new Young Men General Presidency to replace Brother Stephen W. Owen, Brother Douglas D. Holmes and Brother M. Joseph Brough, who have served as a presidency for five years. By referring or linking you to this website, we do not endorse or guarantee this content, products, or services offered. From 2016 to 2020, Elder Schmutz served as counselor and then President of the Philippines Area. D. Martin Goury, 56, Lekki, Nigeria; currently serving as president of the Benin Cotonou Mission; former bishop, bishopric member, and branch president; wife: Ruth; four children. Elder Alfred Kyungu was called as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021. Though the Utah Area is the Churchs largest in terms of membership, activity and influence, Latter-day Saints living in Utah encounter unique challenges. Kyrylo Pokhylko, 44, Kyiv, Ukraine; currently serving as president of the Baltic Mission; former branch president, stake presidency member, and stake president; wife: Elena; two children. Each presidency consists of a president and two counselors, and together they oversee the administration of their organizationall over the world. Elder Craig C. Christensen, Utah Area President for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks during the groundbreaking service for the Red Cliffs Utah Temple in St. George, Utah, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Another was last years windstorms in and around Salt Lake City, resulting in fallen wood scattered everywhere. In the last two or three years, weve just stood back and marveled at the level of faithfulness and dedications of the Saints, the leadership ability thats here and the rising generation thats coming after multiple generations of members of the Church. We have the ability to shape whats great about Utah in a bigger way going forward than we have in the past.. General Officers are not considered General Authorities. Then once you do that, you really focus on making and keeping sacred covenants, you become more intentional about truly becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ, someone who studies His life, whos following Him, whos trying to learn more about Him, whose teachings are important in your life. Brother Steven J. Lund is the new president, with Brother Ahmad Corbitt and Brother Bradley (Brad) R. Wilcox as his counselors. They serve under the direction of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and travel frequently to meet with and teach local church leaders, missionaries and Latter-day Saint congregations. Though most presidencies in the Church have a president and two counselors, the Presidency of the Seventy has all presidents and no counselors. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Our hope and prayer is that parents are going to be listening to President [Russell M.] Nelson, when he says, you will not survive spiritually, unless youve got the constant healing, comforting influence of the Holy Ghost. And we need to be more intentional about living in a way and being focused in what we do so that well have access to that ability., Elder Pearson believes he holds the best job in the Church., There are faithful people everywhere in Utah, he said. We provide the link to this third party's website solely as a convenience to you. The United States and Canada are divided into six North America areas, with the rest of the globe assigned into one of 16 international areas. At the time of this call, he was working as chief executive officer of SERTEXA. Area Seventies are local area authorities called in each of the Churchs geographic areas throughout the world. Faapito Auapaau, 47, American Samoa; Samoa multipack operations manager, Starkist Samoa Co.; currently serving as president of the Pago Pago Samoa Mapusaga Stake; former bishopric member, high councilor, and stake presidency member; wife: Irva; four children. We set a goal of 6 million, he said. The North America areas are administrated from Church headquarters in Salt Lake City and are supported by the Churchs departments based there. This holiday season, 10 cities across the United States will host these unique vending-type machines, offering people a fun and memorable way to give and serve. Below are links to biographical information for the new leaders: General Authority Seventies serve in the Presidency of the Seventy, in area presidencies, and in other headquarters administrative functions. He and his wife, Jayne, have six children and 11 grandchildren. nine General Authority Seventies received emeritus status. 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