What is the difference between these titles and callings, and what do they mean? But once a year, were rotated and moved by assignment, almost like a missionary being transferred to serve in one specific role or another. General Authority Seventies are ordained to the office of Seventy in the Melchizedek Priesthood. Automated Geographic Reference Center. . 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. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Called while serving as Mission President of the Vietnam Hanoi Mission, released as Misison President on July 1, 2021. If youre going to try and come back in a cautious way, it makes sense to start where volume is lower, and you can address the issues, Elder Christensen said. However, Area Seventies are not considered General Authorities, and their authority is generally limited to the area where they serve. 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.. 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. . He and his wife, Paige Anita Bateman, are the parents of four children. The church has 12 quorums of the Seventy. Gary Herbert at the Orem Utah Temple groundbreaking in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. At right are Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and his wife Sister Patricia Holland. Elder Pearson received a bachelor of science degree in finance from the University of Utah in 1981. 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. 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 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. His correct name is Elder Alvin F. Meredith III. 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. Omar I. Palacios, 48, Las Vegas, Nevada; managing partner/chief financial officer, Zephyr Partner Solutions; currently serving as counselor in the Nevada Las Vegas West Mission presidency; former bishop, bishopric member, and high councilor; wife: Virginia; three children. While general authority seventies have leadership authority throughout the world, area . 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. He and his wife, Debbie Ilene Schneberger, are the parents of five children. Eight new general authorities were called during the Saturday afternoon session of general conference on Saturday, April 3, 2021. 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. Moiss Villanueva. Similar to other offices in the priesthood, General Authority Seventies and Area Seventies are organized in quorums. 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. He also serves as a regent of the Utah System of Higher Education. Church News podcast: Elder Kevin W. Pearson on the positive influence Utah has on the global Church; featuring Sheri Dew as guest host. 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. 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. 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. They are the parents of six children. He previously served as a counselor in the Europe East Area, President of the Pacific Area, President of the North America West Area, area assistant in the North America Southwest Area, Assistant Executive Director in the Family History Department, and Assistant Executive Director of the Missionary Department. Over nearly two decades of service as a General Authority Seventy, Elder Craig C. Christensen has served in a variety of roles. 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. President Gordon B. Hinckley announced the creation of the Area Authority position at the April 1995 general conference. General Officers are not considered General Authorities. The name of the position was later shortened to Area Seventy. He is currently serving at Church headquarters as the President of the Utah Area. To download media files, please first review and agree to the Terms of Use. 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. [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. 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. 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. Elder Alfred Kyungu was called as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021. They travel frequently to meet with and teach local Church leaders and members. 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. So your ward is your world when it comes to the Church. You are now leaving a website maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Fifth Quorum of the Seventy comprised those living in the United States and Canada[3], In July 2004, the Sixth Quorum of the Seventy was organized from the Fifth Quorum because the number of quorum members exceeded 70, the number of members prescribed by scripture. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. He is currently a professor in the Department of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University. He and his wife, Leticia valos Lozano, are the parents of three children. 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. Tonga J. Sai, 46, Abidjan, Cte dIvoire; pilote import export, Abidjan Terminal Bollore of Abidjan Sea Port; currently serving as president of the Abidjan Cte dIvoire Niangon Central Stake; former bishop, bishopric member, branch presidency member, and high councilor; wife: Dorothee; five children. 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. 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. Elder Gilbert, who served as president of BYU-Idaho and BYU-Pathway Worldwide, was called as an Area Seventy in 2019. General Authority Seventies serve in the Presidency of the Seventy, in area presidencies and in other administrative functions. [2] Later, the title "area authority seventy" was shortened to area seventy, which is the title currently in use. He and his wife Olufunmilayo Omolola Akinbebije are the parents of one child. . We learned to really trust local people, local leaders they dont have to be directed. The Church asked Utah Area Relief Society sisters and to produce millions of medical-grade masks early in the pandemic. 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. Elder Alvin F. Meredith III was called as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021. 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. L. Guido Cristobal, 48, Chosica, Peru; manager of Membership and Statistical Records, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; currently serving as president of the Lima Per Campoy Stake; former bishopric member, branch president, high councilor, and stake presidency member; wife: Marleny; four children. 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. As part of that leadership training, church president Russell M. Nelson announced a change to how area seventies would be sustained each April going forward. 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. Eli Lilly will cut the price of its . 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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. 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. 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. That has reduced travel requirements for members in international areas, whether they needed to travel great distances or to catch several buses or trains to get across a metro area to a meeting. Elder Pearson has served in a number of Church callings, including full-time missionary in . 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. 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. They are not considered general authorities, who have authority to serve anywhere in the world. New quorums are created or realigned when a quorums number exceeds 70. nine General Authority Seventies received emeritus status. Elder Pearson has served in a number of Church callings, including full-time missionary in the Finland Helsinki Mission, stake missionary, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president, high councilor, counselor in a bishopric, bishop, and mission president. Brother Bradley R. (Brad) Wilcox, 60, was born in Provo, Utah. Elder Sean Douglas was called as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021. They have authority to serve anywhere in the world, while the authority of Area Seventies is generally limited to the area where they serve. Screenshot from YouTube. We provide the link to this third party's website solely as a convenience to you. Today, the First and Second Quorum of the Seventy are composed of General Authority Seventies. 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 linked site has its own terms of use, privacy policies, and security practices that differ from those on our website. Church-organized volunteers not only cleaned up the massive amounts of wood but also delivered it to the Navajo Nation, in desperate need of fuel. 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. [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). 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. You are now leaving a website maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The area includes Chile, where he served as a young full-time missionary. [10], In the intervening years, along with the changes announced in quorum composition, the church's geographic areas were consolidated and realigned. 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. 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. 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. Kevin W. Pearson was sustained as a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 5, 2008. 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 The Seventy are to act in the name of the Lord, under the direction of the Twelve in building up the church and regulating all the affairs of the same in all nations (Doctrine and Covenants 107:33-34). Though all Seventies have equal authority, some are designated as General Authorities and others are designated as Area Seventies. At the April 1995 general conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), church president Gordon B. Hinckley announced the creation of a new leadership position known as the area authority. They have at times been called Area Seventies, Area Authority Seventies, and Area Authorities. All rights reserved. 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. 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. The incorporated places consist of 144 cities and 101 towns. The Presidency of the Seventy consists of seven General Authority Seventies who are called by the First Presidency and preside over all the quorums of the Seventy. Faith U.S. & World Utah Release of 66 Area Seventies follows new pattern for church leadership changes BYU's president is among the Latter-day Saint leaders being released from ecclesiastical role By Trent Toone ttoone@deseretnews.com Jul 29, 2021, 9:41am PST SHARE SHARE Release of 66 Area Seventies follows new pattern for church leadership changes The Fourth Quorum included those living in the Central America, Mexico North, Mexico South, South America North, and South America West areas. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Young Men presidency provides instruction and encouragement in living the gospel of Jesus Christ for male Church members ages 12 through 18. President Russell M. Nelson led a sustaining vote during the meeting. Flower Mound resident and entrepreneur Jonathan G. Cannon was called to be an Area Authority Seventy for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Apr. Edmarc R. Dumas, 43, Talisay City, Philippines; assistant temple recorder for Cebu City Philippines Temple, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; currently serving as president of the Cebu City Philippines Stake; former bishop, bishopric member, and stake presidency member; wife: Donna Dell; five children. Ground Water Maps. Elder Craig C. Christensen, a General Authority Seventy and Utah Area president, speaks during the Layton Utah Temple groundbreaking ceremony, conducted Saturday, May 23, 2020, in Layton Utah. 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 in August, the Christensens will be moving to Buenos Aires, Argentina, as he begins his next assignment: president of the South America South Area. Frederick K. Balli Jr., 63, Centennial, Colorado; real estate investment, self-employed; currently serving as Sunday School teacher in the Centennial Ward; former bishop, bishopric member, high councilor, mission president, and stake presidency member; wife: Robyn; five children. The Third Quorum included those area seventies living in the church's Africa Southeast, Africa West, Europe Central, Europe East, and Europe West areas. In 2018 he was called as president of the newly formed Utah Area. Elder Craig C. Christensen, from left, Utah Area President for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sister Debbie Christensen, Sister Patricia Holland, and Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, pose with shovels at the groundbreaking service for the Red Cliffs Utah Temple in St. George, Utah, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. 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. 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. He and his wife, Ann Kesler, are the parents of eight children. Elder Evan A. Schmutz was sustained as a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 2, 2016. The First Presidency, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, General Authority Seventies and the Presiding Bishopric are all known as General Authorities. The new General Authority Seventies, who represent the United States, Chile, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Philippines and Tonga, are: Elder Sikahema, who played football for BYU and in the NFL, was called as an Area Seventy in 2019. The minimum population for incorporation is 100. Matthew Scott Holland, 53, was born in Provo, Utah. 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. 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. 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. Their authority is generally limited to the area where they serve. ; former mission president, stake president, bishop, ward Young Men president and missionary; wife: Julie; four children. (1) This chapter is known as the "Utah Communications Authority Act." (2) This part is known as "General Provisions." Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 411, 2015 General Session 63H-7a-102 Utah Communications Authority . 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. Prior to his call as a mission president, he was working as the chief executive officer at Ingenix, Inc. Kevin Wayne Pearson was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on April 10, 1957. The remaining quorums are composed of Area Seventies. 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. At the time of this call, he was a forensic accountant and partner for Norman, Townsend & Johnson, LLC. A business professional, he most recently headed the west sales region of Alkermes Inc. and managed commercial real estate at HCA Investments LLC. Temple Square is always beautiful in the springtime. Another was last years windstorms in and around Salt Lake City, resulting in fallen wood scattered everywhere. Four new Area Authority Seventies whose callings had been previously announced were sustained at the . 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. 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