And when you do that, the natural thing is to look to the rising generation, to the strength in the rising generation. [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. Effective August 1, 2021, he will begin a new assignment as the South America South Area President. 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. Weve been too isolated, if you will, too much member-centric, Elder Christensen said of the Church experience in the Utah Area. 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. Leonard D. Greer, 65, Gilbert, Arizona; attorney and shareholder, Raymond, Greer & Sassaman, P.C. We learned to really trust local people, local leaders they dont have to be directed. 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 Clark G. Gilbert was called as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021. Elder Alvin F. Meredith III was called as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021. 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. [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. 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. The Fourth Quorum included those living in the Central America, Mexico North, Mexico South, South America North, and South America West areas. Kelly Ray Johnson, 57, was born in Ogden, Utah. 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. Utah State Parks Interactive Map. 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. They are the parents of six children. 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. A former BYU and NFL player and the president of BYU-Pathway Worldwide were among those called. General Officers are not considered General Authorities. 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. 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. But once we set the stage, it started to move rather well.. At that time, the Third Quorum consisted of those seventies living in the church's Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Pacific areas. Elder Gilbert, who served as president of BYU-Idaho and BYU-Pathway Worldwide, was called as an Area Seventy in 2019. [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. 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. They have at times been called Area Seventies, Area Authority Seventies, and Area Authorities. 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. 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. Elder Vaiangina Sikahema was called as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021. 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. 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. He and his wife, Ann Kesler, are the parents of eight children. 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. Elder Kevin W. Pearson, General Authority Seventy and Utah Area president, and his wife are at the center. Not just somewhere in the background, but intentionally put them at the very center of their lives, he said. 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. 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. What is the difference between these titles and callings, and what do they mean? What have you learned that we need to incorporate into the Church going forward from this period of time? In 1997, Area Authorities were renamed Area Authority Seventies and ordained to the priesthood office of Seventy. Downloadable photos and video for journalists from various sessions 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. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced six new General Authority Seventies on April 2, 2022. The church has 12 quorums of the Seventy. President Spencer W. Kimball reconstituted the First Quorum of the Seventy in 1975. Elder Dean Davies, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, right, Elder Gerrit W. Gong, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, center, and Elder Craig C. Christensen, a General Authority Seventy, speak to members of the media at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Taylorsville Utah Temple in Taylorsville on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. . Utah Code Page 1 Effective 7/1/2015 Chapter 7a Utah Communications Authority Act Part 1 General Provisions 63H-7a-101 Title. [1] In 1997, area authorities were renamed area authority seventies and ordained to the office of seventy. He has served in several Church callings, including full-time missionary in . The North America areas are administrated from Church headquarters in Salt Lake City and are supported by the Churchs departments based there. 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 Gardeners work to prepare the ground for General Conference. The fear is, he added, that all those old traditions might come roaring back in the return to regular routines. Read more: First Presidency announces 2021-2022 area leadership assignments, Relief Society sisters and to produce millions of medical-grade masks, cleaned up the massive amounts of wood but also delivered it to the Navajo Nation. 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. 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.. Nine new General Authority Seventies were sustained during the April 2020 general conference. Though most presidencies in the Church have a president and two counselors, the Presidency of the Seventy has all presidents and no counselors. 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 Utah State Bird - California Sea Gull. 1, 2021. 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. 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 Patricio M. Giuffra was called as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021. When he first started presiding over the Utah Area, Elder Christensen remembers looking at local problems and issues needing to be addressed. 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. The linked site has its own terms of use, privacy policies, and security practices that differ from those on our website. Church areas are geographic divisions allowing for locally based administration and decentralized management throughout the world. He and his wife, Debbie Ilene Schneberger, are the parents of five children. Atlas of the Vascular Plants of Utah. By referring or linking you to this website, we do not endorse or guarantee this content, products, or services offered. 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. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The new leaders represent 25 countries worldwide. The seventies quorums in stakes worldwide were discontinued in 1986, and the Second Quorum of the Seventy was organized in 1989. 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. 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. 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. He and his wife, Amy Anne Stewart, are the parents of four children. Utah has 326 places; 245 incorporated places and 81 census designated places (CDPs). Matthew Scott Holland, 53, was born in Provo, Utah. 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. Adeyinka A. Ojediran The Church asked Utah Area Relief Society sisters and to produce millions of medical-grade masks early in the pandemic. 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. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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. 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. He currently works for the Churchs Missionary Department. Eli Lilly will cut the price of its . At the time of this call, he was a forensic accountant and partner for Norman, Townsend & Johnson, LLC. 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. 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. General Authority Seventies serve in the Presidency of the Seventy, in area presidencies and in other administrative functions. The church called 55 new Area Seventies from 27 countries during the April 2019 general conference. Martin J. Turvey, 59, Radstock, England; chief executive officer, Nauvoo Capital Ltd; currently serving as elders quorum president; former bishop, bishopric member, high councilor, mission president, stake presidency member, and stake president; wife: Debra; six children. 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. 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 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. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Elder Johnson has been serving as commissioner of the Church Education System and Elder Palmer has served as president of the Africa South Area. When area authority seventies were first called in 1997, the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Quorums were created. 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. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. 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. He was an investment adviser for Intermountain Financial Partners at the time of this call. 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. Geographically, the Utah Areas footprint covers most of the state, with a southeastern section including Monticello and the Four Corners region pertaining to the neighboring North America Southwest Area. Another example is the use of technology for organizational leadership meetings and trainings and the reduction of extra, less-necessary meetings. These General Authorities usually serve full-time until they are 70 years old and are granted emeritus status at the following October general conference. 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. 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. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Elder Carlos G. Revillo Jr. was called as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021. 2012 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. . 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? [4], In July 2005, the church announced that, due to the great distance members of the Third and Fourth Quorums of the Seventy had to travel to meet as quorums, the Seventh and Eighth Quorums of the Seventy would be created. Area Seventies are local area authorities called in each of the Churchs geographic areas throughout the world. 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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. These positions are usually filled by General Authority Seventies. 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. 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. Over nearly two decades of service as a General Authority Seventy, Elder Craig C. Christensen has served in a variety of roles. 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. He and his wife, Alessandra Machado Louza, are the parents of two children. Elder Alfred Kyungu was called as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021. To download all photos or videos related to this article, select the links at the bottom of each section. By referring or linking you to this website, we do not endorse or guarantee this content, products, or services offered. An Area Seventy is a member of the Third through Eighth Quorums of the Seventy and serve part-time for a period of approximately five years. 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. 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. Information about your local area, jobs, services, and upcoming meetings near you. Temple Square is always beautiful in the springtime. 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. Company cuts insulin prices by up to 70%. He is executive chairman of the board of directors of a Utah-based cosmetics company. 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. 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. But once a year, were rotated and moved by assignment, almost like a missionary being transferred to serve in one specific role or another. Utah County Map Atlas. 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. 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 The first temples to start the different phases werent in Utah, with its high-volume attendance, but elsewhere throughout the world. At the time of his call, he had been serving in the Fifth Quorum of the Seventy in the Utah South Area. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online Style Guide. 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.. You are about to access Constant Contacts (http://visitor.constantcontact.com). And I think opportunities are happening in Utah that are just blessing all of us. 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 General Officers of the Church consist of the Relief Society, Young Men, Young Women, Primary and Sunday School general presidencies. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. 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. President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency, announced the names of the new General Authority Seventies. The name of the position was later shortened to Area Seventy. The general sessions of this weekends conference will begin Saturday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. 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. 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. Jeremy R. Jaggi His correct name is Elder Alvin F. Meredith III. A business management graduate, he most recently worked as manager of the Churchs Family History Department in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 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. They live at home and maintain their nonreligious vocations while serving for a designated number of years. Another was last years windstorms in and around Salt Lake City, resulting in fallen wood scattered everywhere. 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. They travel frequently to meet with and teach local Church leaders and members. President Dallin H. 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