They maintain their non-religious vocations. As President Russell M. Nelson has emphasized, the Savior Jesus Christ is at the head of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The church has 12 quorums of the Seventy. Adeyinka Ayodeji Ojediran, 52, was born in Ibadan, Nigeria. What have you learned that we need to incorporate into the Church going forward from this period of time? 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. Similarly, the Utah Area extends into parts of Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada and Arizona, as North America areas are based more on population centers than state boundaries, unlike the international boundaries followed by the areas outside the U.S. and Canada. 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. Elder Holland worked as an educator, including time as a university president. Faith Utah Featured What faith leaders in Utah believe about the power of gratitude By Trent Toone ttoone@deseretnews.com Nov 25, 2020, 9:00pm PDT SHARE What faith leaders in Utah believe about the power of gratitude Pastor Barry Curtis and his wife, Becky Curtis. 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. Brother Steven J. Lund, 66, was raised in Santa Rosa and Long Beach, California. In 1997, Area Authorities were renamed Area Authority Seventies and ordained to the priesthood office of Seventy. Personal Life Kelly R. Johnson was born in Ogden, Utah, on January 16, 1963. When he first started presiding over the Utah Area, Elder Christensen remembers looking at local problems and issues needing to be addressed. All Rights Reserved, Meet the 77 new Area Seventies from 25 countries named Thursday at the general conference leadership session, 5 options for how to watch or listen to April general conference, How the church is changing lives in India, How 5 LDS basketball stars from Lone Peak model success amid Americas war on boys, Church announces 9 new General Authority Seventies, new Young Men general presidency, Church announces 10 new general authorities, new Sunday School presidency, How Orrin Hatch protected people of faith, KSL Newsradio is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary. October 18, 2022 540 General Authority Seventy encourages BYU students to seek the abundant life Watch on (BYU TV) General Authority Seventy and Utah Area President Elder Kevin W. Pearson spoke about the abundant life and how to live abundantly in his devotional address on Oct. 18. The organization presidencies generally serve for five years. 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. So your ward is your world when it comes to the Church. The Fourth Quorum comprised those living in the Mexico, Central America, and South America areas. He is executive chairman of the board of directors of a Utah-based cosmetics company. Kelly R. Johnson President Oaks announced that two members of the Presidency of the Seventy Elder Robert C. Gay and Elder Terence M. Vinson would complete their service on Aug. 1, 2021. Geologic Maps. The Young Men presidency provides instruction and encouragement in living the gospel of Jesus Christ for male Church members ages 12 through 18. At the time of this call, he was working as chief executive officer of SERTEXA. Area Seventies are local area authorities who serve in each of the church's geographical areas around the world. 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.. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the names of 45 new Area Seventies from 23 countries during Thursday's leadership session of general conference. Matthew Scott Holland, 53, was born in Provo, Utah. 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. Miguel A. Reynoso, 57, Poza Rica de Hidalgo, Mexico; Seminaries and Institutes coordinator, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; currently serving as bishop of the Veintisiete de Septiembre Ward; former bishopric member, branch president, high councilor, mission presidency member, mission president, and stake presidency member; wife: Gabriela; three children. If you would like to stay on the page you are viewing please click Cancel. Acknowledging the one-on-one opportunities to serve during the pandemic, he singled out two large-scale events. 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. In 1997, Area Authorities were renamed Area Authority Seventies and ordained to the priesthood office of Seventy. Third Quorum of the Seventy The Third Quorum of the Seventy includes Area Seventies in the Africa Central, Africa South, and Africa West Areas. You teach principles, and then you hope that theyre able to implement those in a safe and a wonderful way, said Elder Christensen said. However, Area Seventies are not considered General Authorities, and their authority is generally limited to the area where they serve. They were looking for some principles. He was an investment adviser for Intermountain Financial Partners at the time of this call. General Officers reside in Salt Lake City and serve at Church headquarters. Elder Kevin W. Pearson, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks during the annual Light The World initiative at City Creek in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. 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. Downloadable photos and video for journalists from various sessions Elder Vaiangina Sikahema was called as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021. At the time of this call, he was a forensic accountant and partner for Norman, Townsend & Johnson, LLC. Age is approximate and is based on the age reported when called. We provide the link to this third party's website solely as a convenience to you. 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. Kelly Ray Johnson, 57, was born in Ogden, Utah. Nine new General Authority Seventies were sustained during the April 2020 general conference. Jorge W. Prez, 48, Chiguayante, Chile; temple recorder for Concepcin Chile Temple, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; currently serving as counselor in the bishopric of the Chiguayante Ward; former bishop, stake presidency member, and stake president; wife: Graciela Agustina; five children. Ryan K. Olsen was sustained as a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 2, 2022, at age 47. Area Seventies serve on a church-service basis for a designated number of years, similar to a bishop or stake president. Atlas of the Vascular Plants of Utah. Elder Johnson has been serving as commissioner of the Church Education System and Elder Palmer has served as president of the Africa South Area. To download media files, please first review and agree to the Terms of Use. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online, Downloadable photos and video for journalists from various sessions. The First Presidency announced in May an increase in the number of quorums of the Seventy, adding four quorums for Area Seventies to the existing eight quorums and changing the geographic structure of quorum assignments. These leaders serve under the direction of the First Presidency and travel frequently to help guide and support the young men of the Church. 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. Elder Craig C. Christensen, General Authority Seventy and president of the Utah Area, talks with Utah Gov. The first two quorums are made up of General Authority Seventies and the third through the twelfth consist of Area Seventies. His business career has included time with Walmarts corporate office, chief operating officer of Scopel, general manager of Cia City and, most recently, head of real estate for JBS S.A. Elder Craig C. Christensen, president of the Churchs Utah Area, is interviewed by local media about the public-private effort to fund a suicide prevention and awareness campaign that was announced on September 23, 2019, at the State Capitol. 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. In some instances, an Area Seventy may be called to serve in an Area Presidency. However, international areas have offices and support staffs in major metropolitan areas across the globe. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He and his wife, Jayne, have six children and 11 grandchildren. They are not considered general authorities, who have authority to serve anywhere in the world. All other area presidencies reside in their specific 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. Were all learning more and more., Subscribe for free and get daily or weekly updates straight to your inbox, The three things you need to know everyday, Highlights from the last week to keep you informed. President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the calls of nine new General Authority Seventies and 58 Area Seventies during the Saturday afternoon session of the April 2020 general conference. Sergio A. Poncio, 47, El Frutal, Guatemala; leader and member support coordinator, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; currently serving as counselor in a branch presidency at the Guatemala City MTC; former bishop, mission president, and stake president; wife: Jessica; two children. And I think opportunities are happening in Utah that are just blessing all of us. Download a photo or video by clicking or tapping on it. President Spencer W. Kimball reconstituted the First Quorum of the Seventy in 1975. The eight General Authority Seventies released and given emeritus status at the Saturday afternoon session of October 2022 general conferece: top, from left to right, Elder Weatherford T. Clayton, Elder LeGrand R. Curtis Jr., Elder Randy D. Funk and Elder Christoffel Golden; bottom ,from left to right, Elder Walter F. Gonzlez, Elder Larry S. [5], On May 19, 2020, the church announced the creation of the Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth Quorums of the Seventy, to enhance Quorum functionality, improve geographic alignment, and enhance cultural and language similarities among quorum members. The name of the position was later shortened to Area Seventy. Information about transportation, community, health services, social services, moving, state laws and more. 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. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Area Seventies live at home and serve on a Church-service basis for a designated number of years, similar to a bishop or stake president. 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. The minimum population for incorporation is 100. Second Counselour, Middle East/Africa North Area, Assistant to the Area Presidency, Europe North Area, This page was last edited on 11 December 2022, at 19:21. Elder Michael A. Dunn was called as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021. Another was last years windstorms in and around Salt Lake City, resulting in fallen wood scattered everywhere. Utah State Parks Interactive Map. From 2016 to 2020, Elder Schmutz served as counselor and then President of the Philippines Area. As an area presidency, Elder Pearson and his counselors have a vision for members of the Church in Utah to center their lives on the Savior and put sacred covenants at the center of their lives. 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. The tenure of an area presidency member might be two or three or four years, he said. But once we set the stage, it started to move rather well.. All rights reserved. The first temples to start the different phases werent in Utah, with its high-volume attendance, but elsewhere throughout the world. Elder Craig C. Christensen, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Taylorsville Utah Temple in Taylorsville on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News Leonard D. Greer, 65, Gilbert, Arizona; attorney and shareholder, Raymond, Greer & Sassaman, P.C. And in August, the Christensens will be moving to Buenos Aires, Argentina, as he begins his next assignment: president of the South America South Area. 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By Sarah Jane Weaver 28 Feb 2023, 10:28 AM PST. 2012 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Environmental Remediation and Response Interactive Map. Area Seventies are local area authorities called in each of the Church's geographic areas throughout the world. In 1983 he received a masters degree in business administration in corporate finance from Harvard Business School. Now each quorum is composed of area seventies in the following areas:[6], Below is a list of the 289 currently-serving area seventies, as of October 2022:[11], List of area seventies of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Formation of the various Quorums of the Seventy, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth quorums. At the time of his call, he had been serving as the president of the Washington Tacoma Mission. 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. Elder Kevin W. Pearson, General Authority Seventy and Utah Area president, and his wife are at the center. To download media files, please first review and agree to the Terms of Use. Jorge Eduardo Torres Becerra, 57, was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. Under the direction of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, they travel frequently to meet with and teach Church leaders, missionaries and members of the Church in local congregations. Cannon was one of 77 Area Seventies . 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. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The linked site has its own terms of use, privacy policies, and security practices that differ from those on our website. They have at times been called Area Seventies, Area Authority Seventies, and Area Authorities. To download all photos or videos related to this article, select the links at the bottom of each section. The linked site has its own terms of use, privacy policies, and security practices that differ from those on our website. Weve been too isolated, if you will, too much member-centric, Elder Christensen said of the Church experience in the Utah Area. Jay D. Andersen, 47, Gilbert, Arizona; principal/director, Andersen Capital Partners; currently serving as stake Missionary Preparation teacher; former bishopric member, high councilor, and stake president; wife: Cindy; seven children. ; former mission president, stake president, bishop, ward Young Men president and missionary; wife: Julie; four children. Utah County Map Atlas. Utah Code Page 1 Effective 7/1/2015 Chapter 7a Utah Communications Authority Act Part 1 General Provisions 63H-7a-101 Title. For the first time, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Thursday used the leadership session of a general conference to announce new Area Seventies. 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 assignments come in April every year, and we have our transfers, if you will, in August, and thats how area presidencies are formed.. 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. The new leaders represent 25 countries worldwide. The administration of the Church is facilitated in geographic areas. The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles acts under the direction of the First Presidency to build up the church, and regulate all the affairs of the same in all nations. Brother Bradley R. (Brad) Wilcox, 60, was born in Provo, Utah. The Fourth Quorum included those members living in the Brazil North, Brazil South, Chile, and South America South areas. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Leaders & Ministry Meet the 6 new General Authority Seventies sustained at April 2022 general conference By Scott TaylorApril 2, 2022 4:43 p.m. EDT View 8 more The six new General Authority Seventies announced on April 2, 2022. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints They live at home and maintain their nonreligious vocations while serving for a designated number of years. Effective August 1, 2021, he will begin a new assignment as the South America South Area President. 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. January 12, 2023 Recent Broadcasts All recent Utah Area Broadcasts By referring or linking you to this website, we do not endorse or guarantee this content, products, or services offered. Thierry Kasuangi Mutombo, 44, was born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. nine General Authority Seventies received emeritus status. What learnings have we actually come to?. Heres what they have planned, Why the Christian flag can fly on this government flagpole, Breaking the fast: Eid ul-Fitr is an occasion of peace, The unique stories and struggles of Latino Muslims, The Black church, religious freedom and gay rights. He and his wife Teressa Lynn Bartrum are the parents of five children. Mark A. Mortensen, 51, Irvine, California; chief executive officer, Salus Homecare; currently serving as Missionary Preparation teacher in the Irvine California Stake; former bishopric member, mission president, and stake presidency member; wife: Kristina; six children. We set a goal of 6 million, he said. Clark G. Gilbert, 49, North Salt Lake, Utah; president, BYUPathway Worldwide; currently serving as Sunday School teacher in the Woodbriar Ward; former bishop and stake presidency member; wife: Christine; eight children. Elder Patricio M. Giuffra was called as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021. Elder Pearson received a bachelor of science degree in finance from the University of Utah in 1981. Information about your local area, jobs, services, and upcoming meetings near you. During the April 2020 general conference, 58 new Area Seventies were sustained. 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. Luciano Sankari, 44, Curitiba, Brazil; psychiatrist, Araucria; recently released as president of the Curitiba Brazil Novo Mundo Stake; former bishop, bishopric member, high councilor, and stake mission president; wife: Aline Mendes; three children. Utah Area Presidency (From left to right) Elder Evan A. Schmutz (First Counselor), Elder Kevin W. Pearson (President), Hugo E. Martinez (Second Counselor) September 9, 2022 January 12th Finding Lost Members January 12th, 2023 Utah Area Broadcast is available to view in English. 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. Marcelo Louza, 52, So Bernardo do Campo, Brazil; Seminaries and Institutes coordinator, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; currently serving as branch president in the Brazil So Paulo MTC; former bishop, high councilor, mission president, and stake presidency member; wife: Andrea; two children. An area presidency today is comprised of a president and two counselors, all three typically General Authority Seventies, although a local Area Seventy is included in both the Europe East and Middle East / Africa North area presidencies. 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. . The fear is, he added, that all those old traditions might come roaring back in the return to regular routines. Like General Authority Seventies, Area Seventies are ordained to the office of Seventy in the Melchizedek Priesthood. Weekend after weekend, I am really just overwhelmed with how capable, how faithful, how devoted people are., Subscribe for free and get daily or weekly updates straight to your inbox, The three things you need to know everyday, Highlights from the last week to keep you informed. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Kevin W. Pearson was sustained as a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 5, 2008. He is currently a professor in the Department of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University. Gardeners work to prepare the ground for General Conference. 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. They are the parents of six children. Area Seventies are local area authorities called in each of the Churchs geographic areas throughout the world. It is not for use by other media. An area presidency reports directly to a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and a member of the Presidency of the Seventy, with the Quorum and the Presidency are joined by the Presiding Bishopric in annual reviews of each area and its operations. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced six new General Authority Seventies on April 2, 2022. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online Style Guide. Download a photo or video by clicking or tapping on it. Third Quorum, which includes the Africa Central, Africa South, and Africa West Areas: Fourth Quorum, which includes the Asia and Asia North Areas: Fifth Quorum, which includes the Brazil Area: Sixth Quorum, which includes the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico Areas: Seventh Quorum, which includes the Europe, Europe East, and Middle East/Africa North Areas: Eighth Quorum, which includes the Pacific and Philippines Areas: Ninth Quorum, which includes the South America Northwest and South America South Areas: Tenth Quorum, which includes the North America Central, North America Northeast, and North America Southeast Areas: Eleventh Quorum, which includes the North America Southwest and North America West Areas: Twelfth Quorum, which includes the Utah Area: The churchs First Presidency announced the calling of 58 new Area Seventies from 21 countries during April 2020 general conference. 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. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Moiss Villanueva. He and his wife, Tshayi Nathalie Sinda, are the parents of six children. Elder Alvin F. Meredith III was called as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021. He and his wife, Leticia valos Lozano, are the parents of three children. [9] The letter noted that the releases of area seventies would continue to be announced by letter going forward, and those releases would continue to be effective August 1 (which marks the same day each year on which most other area or church headquarters assignments are adjusted). "[8], Subsequently, in July, M. 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