Arlen M. Tumaliuan, 49, Santiago City, Philippines; facilities manager in the Philippines Area, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; currently serving as president of the Santiago Philippines North Stake; former bishop, branch president, high councilor, and stake presidency member; wife: Juvy; three children. Mark S. Bryce He is executive chairman of the board of directors of a Utah-based cosmetics company. The Fourth Quorum included those living in the Central America, Mexico North, Mexico South, South America North, and South America West areas. But Elder Craig C. Christensen, a General Authority Seventy and president of the Utah Area one of the Churchs 22 areas worldwide said he and Latter-day Saints in the state also benefit from the experiences and perspectives of the international areas. All other area presidencies reside in their specific area. 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. 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. Copyright 2020 Deseret News Publishing Company. The general authorities and area seventies around the world participated virtually. 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. Additionally, Elder Evan A. Schmutz, who was born in St. George, is now a general authority seventy. 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. 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. The general sessions of this weekends conference will begin Saturday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. 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. To download media files, please first review and agree to the Terms of Use. Jeremiah J. Morgan, 49, Kansas City, Missouri; deputy attorney general, State of Missouri; currently serving as public affairs specialist in the Missouri Independence Area Coordinating Council; former bishop, bishopric counselor member, branch president, high councilor, stake mission presidency member, and stake president; wife: Rebecca; five children. The name of the position was later shortened to Area Seventy. The First Presidency, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, General Authority Seventies and the Presiding Bishopric are all known as General Authorities. 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. He married June Langeland in June 1980. 31 March 2022 - Salt Lake City April 2022 General Conference 45 New Area Seventies Sustained at April 2022 General Conference Leadership Session ,, During the general conference leadership session on Thursday, 45 new Area Seventies from 23 countries were announced and presented for a sustaining vote. But once a year, were rotated and moved by assignment, almost like a missionary being transferred to serve in one specific role or another. 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. You are now leaving a website maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. President Russell M. Nelson calls for a sustaining vote for 77 new Area Seventies during a leadership meeting at the Church Office Building auditorium on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Leaders & Ministry 77 Area Seventies named, sustained in April 2021 general conference leadership session By The Area Presidency provides spiritual and administrative direction to the leaders and members of the Church in its specific geographic area. It becomes more of a social thing than a deeply personal spiritual thing in your life when youre in a large group of members of the Church, as opposed to when youre out on your own and youve got to stand on your own two feet spiritually.. 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. Area Seventieslive at home and maintain their non-religious vocations while serving in one of the churchs geographic areas throughout the world. They were looking for some principles. Company cuts insulin prices by up to 70%. 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. He is currently serving at Church headquarters as the President of the Utah Area. "[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. 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. 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. He and his wife, Deborah Gunnell, are parents of four children and eight grandchildren. 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. 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. At that time, the Third Quorum consisted of those seventies living in the church's Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Pacific areas. 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. 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. General Authority Seventies are ordained to the office of Seventy in the Melchizedek Priesthood. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online Style Guide. They have authority to serve anywhere in the world, while the authority of Area Seventies is generally limited to the area where they serve. 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. 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 58Area Seventies during the Saturday afternoon session of the April 2020 general conference. 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. Rosendo Santos, 61, Magdalena, Peru; institute director, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; currently serving as high councilor in the Magdalena Stake; former bishop, mission president, stake presidency member, and stake president; wife: Maria del Rosario; four children. Area Seventies are local area authorities who serve in each of the church's geographical areas around the world. 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. Maps From The Travel Council. The couple have been married for 34 years. 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. 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. 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. He and his wife, Ann Kesler, are the parents of eight children. [6], The final three quorums will consist those serving North America, with the North America Central, North America Northeast, and North America Southeast areas comprising the Tenth Quorum, those in the Western United States as the Eleventh Quorum, and Utah area seventies as the Twelfth Quorum. 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 They are the parents of five children. 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. nine General Authority Seventies received emeritus status. They travel frequently to meet with and teach local Church leaders and members. Jose G. Manarin, 63, Marikina City, Philippines; real estate broker, self-employed; currently serving as president of the Marikina Philippines Stake; former bishop, branch president, high councilor, and stake presidency member; wife: Alice; seven children. Personal Life Kelly R. Johnson was born in Ogden, Utah, on January 16, 1963. Elder Pearson and his counselors in the Utah Area presidency hope and pray that members of the Church will fully appreciate the spiritual danger of the times and be intentional about their covenants and the way they raise children. The organization presidencies generally serve for five years. Adeyinka Ayodeji Ojediran, 52, was born in Ibadan, Nigeria. [7], Since the list of names had been presented earlier, during the traditional Saturday afternoon sustaining to changes in church leadership, Dallin H. Oaks offered the following statement: "It is proposed that we sustain the new Area Seventies as announced by the Church earlier this week. Not just somewhere in the background, but intentionally put them at the very center of their lives, he said. Downloadable photos and video for journalists from various sessions Geologic Maps. J. Matthew Scott, 48, Chesterfield, Virginia; president/chief executive officer, Unified Health Group; currently serving as assistant clerk in the James River YSA Branch; former bishop, high councilor, and stake president; wife: Allyson; four children. Kelly Ray Johnson, 57, was born in Ogden, Utah. The new leaders represent 25 countries worldwide. Gary Herbert at the Orem Utah Temple groundbreaking in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. We set a goal of 6 million, he said. 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. Thierry Kasuangi Mutombo, 44, was born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Eight new general authorities were called during the Saturday afternoon session of general conference on Saturday, April 3, 2021. April 2020 Chart of General Authorities, Officers, and other Church leaders, Why Some General Authorities Are Called to Serve as Mission Presidents, When reporting about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please use the complete name of the Church in the first reference. Brother Steven J. Lund, 66, was raised in Santa Rosa and Long Beach, California. The minimum population for incorporation is 100. What learnings have we actually come to?. Age is approximate and is based on the age reported when called. Another example is the use of technology for organizational leadership meetings and trainings and the reduction of extra, less-necessary meetings. While that is only 13% of the Churchs 16.6 million membership worldwide, the Utah Area accounts for about a fourth of the Churchs active-attendance totals, Elder Christensen said. Ciro Schmeil, 48, was born in Ponta Grossa, Brazil. The remaining quorums are composed of Area Seventies. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online Style Guide. Leonard D. Greer, 65, Gilbert, Arizona; attorney and shareholder, Raymond, Greer & Sassaman, P.C. The first temples to start the different phases werent in Utah, with its high-volume attendance, but elsewhere throughout the world. Jeremy Robert Jaggi, 47, was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. William King Jackson, 64, was born in Washington, D.C. A medical doctor by profession, he was serving most recently as medical director of Valley Family Health Care. 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In some instances, an Area Seventy may be called to serve in an Area Presidency. We provide the link to this third party's website solely as a convenience to you. The Church Office Building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is pictured in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. In 2018 he was called as president of the newly formed Utah Area. Download a photo or video by clicking or tapping on it. During the April 2020 general conference, 58 new Area Seventies were sustained. 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. 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. (By downloading content from this Dropbox folder, you agree to only usethe content in accordance with Churchs Terms of Use.). The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced six new General Authority Seventies on April 2, 2022. Elder Kevin W. Pearson, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, gives a media tour of the Relief Society room and the view of two new urban chapels of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at the base of the new 95 State Tower on State Street in Salt Lake City, on Friday, April 8, 2022. He has worked as a finance and administrative manager for the Quadrant Company, Mutual Benefits Assurance PLC and, most recently, for Shell Nigeria. ; former mission president, stake president, bishop, ward Young Men president and missionary; wife: Julie; four children. The assignments come in April every year, and we have our transfers, if you will, in August, and thats how area presidencies are formed.. Federico M. Khnlein, 50, Cedar Hills, Utah; program manager, Evergreen Consulting Group; currently serving as activities coordinator in the Cedar Hills 16th Ward; former bishopric member, high councilor, mission president, and stake presidency member; wife: Sabrina; four children. Brother Bradley R. (Brad) Wilcox, 60, was born in Provo, Utah. During the October 2019 general conference, nine General Authority Seventies received emeritus status. Screenshot from YouTube. 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. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News of the new general authorities comes two days after church leaders read the names of 45 new Area Seventies during the conference's leadership session on March 31. Elder Craig C. Christensen, president of the Utah Area, speaks at a news conference on September 23, 2019, at the Utah State Capitol where The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated $150,000 for suicide prevention. 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. From 2016 to 2020, Elder Schmutz served as counselor and then President of the Philippines Area. The name of the position . The seventies quorums in stakes worldwide were discontinued in 1986, and the Second Quorum of the Seventy was organized in 1989. Elder Carlos G. Revillo Jr. was called as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021. Utah State Parks Interactive Map. [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. At the time of his call, he had been serving as the president of the Washington Tacoma Mission. 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. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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. They are called to serve full-time as special witnesses of Christ, proclaim the gospel and build up the Church throughout the world. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. One example of applications in Utah from learnings gleaned elsewhere involves temple reopenings and phased operational progressions following last springs pandemic-forced closures. Vladislav Y. Gornostaev, 35, Moscow, Russia; video/sound producer, self-employed; currently serving as counselor in the Moscow Russia Stake presidency; former bishop; wife: Tatiana Andreevna; three children. A former BYU and NFL player and the president of BYU-Pathway Worldwide were among those called. He is currently serving at Church headquarters as the President of the Utah Area. The Church asked Utah Area Relief Society sisters and to produce millions of medical-grade masks early in the pandemic. A Project Protect volunteer picks up a bag of materials to make clinical face masks for the states health care workers in Murray, Utah, on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Henry Savstrom, 44, Hachioji, Japan; human resource manager of the Asia North Area, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; currently serving as president of the Machida Japan Stake; former bishopric member, high councilor, and stake presidency member; wife: Junko; five children. Matthew R. Clarke, 59, Sandy, Utah; controller, BMW Financial Services; currently serving as president of the Sandy Utah Granite South Stake; former bishop, bishopric member, and high councilor; wife: Janine; five children. Four new Area Authority Seventies whose callings had been previously announced were sustained at the . In response to Navajo residents and leaders expressed need for firewood, piles of wood from storm-ridden areas were collected and dropped-off at 42 Church-owned properties as well as local entities throughout northern Utah. Their authority is generally limited to the area where they serve. 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 Gilbert, who served as president of BYU-Idaho and BYU-Pathway Worldwide, was called as an Area Seventy in 2019. General Officers of the Church consist of the Relief Society, Young Men, Young Women, Primary and Sunday School general presidencies. Ricardo A. Spencer, 40, Santiago, Chile; security sales executive, Micro Focus; currently serving as counselor in the Chile Santiago South Mission presidency; former bishop, high councilor, stake presidency member, and stake president; wife: Kriss; five children. Michael M. Packer, 54, Rexburg, Idaho; physician, self-employed (Seasons Family Medical); currently serving as president of the Rexburg Idaho East Stake; former bishop, bishopric member, and stake presidency member; wife: Shannon; four children. 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. Boxes of the drug Humalog, made by Eli Lilly and Company, sit on a counter at a pharmacy in Provo, Utah, Jan. 9, 2020. I dont want to over characterize, because some of the most faithful, wonderful members of the Church in the world are here, but I worry that not only are we casual about the prophet, but that leads to being casual about our membership in the Saviors Church., Another of Elder Pearsons concerns for the Utah Area is how Church membership becomes part of the culture. Download a photo or video by clicking or tapping on it. The fear is, he added, that all those old traditions might come roaring back in the return to regular routines. When towns reach a population of 800 they become a third-class city. All Rights Reserved, Church announces 8 new general authorities, April general conference is underway. 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. 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. You are about to access Constant Contacts (http://visitor.constantcontact.com). Under His direction, General Authorities, General Officers and local leaders are called to minister to and teach the more than 16 million members throughout the world. And when you do that, the natural thing is to look to the rising generation, to the strength in the rising generation. Most recently president of the Utah North area of the Church, Elder Kofford served as president of the Asia and North America Northeast areas and in area presidencies in North America West, the Pacific, and North America Southwest. 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? 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. To download all photos or videos related to this article, select the links at the bottom of each section. 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. Ricardo C. Leite, 55, So Paulo, Brazil; founding partner, Cerqueira Leite Advogados Associados; currently serving as high councilor in the Dunas Stake; former bishop, mission president, stake presidency member, and stake president; wife: Cristiane; three children. [2] Later, the title "area authority seventy" was shortened to area seventy, which is the title currently in use. A group of volunteers from a local congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kaysville, Utah, throw freshly cut wood onto a large pile on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. Arthur Rascon, 57, Houston, Texas; reporter/international correspondent, ABC-TV/Disney, Houston; currently serving as president of the Houston Texas Summerwood Stake; former bishop, bishopric member, high councilor, mission presidency member, stake mission president, and stake presidency member; wife: Patti; seven children. Gardeners work to prepare the ground for General Conference. 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. Moiss Villanueva, 53, was born in Oaxaca, Mexico. . Africa Central Area Africa South Area Africa West Area President Spencer W. Kimball reconstituted the First Quorum of the Seventy in 1975. At right are Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and his wife Sister Patricia Holland. He currently serves as the Utah Area President and has previously served as a member of the Presidency of the Seventy and President of the Mexico South Area. Spencer W. 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