Jared W. Stone, 49, Brentwood, Tennessee; investor, self-employed; currently serving as director of public affairs in the Nashville Tennessee Stake; former bishop, bishopric member, high councilor, mission president, and stake president; wife: Jani; six children. A new Young Men general presidency was sustained during the April 2020 general conference. President Spencer W. Kimball reconstituted the First Quorum of the Seventy in 1975. The name of the position was later shortened to Area Seventy. What learnings have we actually come to?. [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). The fear is, he added, that all those old traditions might come roaring back in the return to regular routines. His correct name is Elder Alvin F. Meredith III. All other area presidencies reside in their specific area. 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 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? When he first started presiding over the Utah Area, Elder Christensen remembers looking at local problems and issues needing to be addressed. 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. Mark S. Bryce 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. 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. (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 . Jorge Eduardo Torres Becerra, 57, was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Fourth Quorum comprised those living in the Mexico, Central America, and South America areas. 1, 2021. 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. 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. You teach principles, and then you hope that theyre able to implement those in a safe and a wonderful way, said Elder Christensen said. And I think opportunities are happening in Utah that are just blessing all of us. 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. Credit: 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. 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. Elder Michael A. Dunn was called as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021. 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. Utah has 326 places; 245 incorporated places and 81 census designated places (CDPs). But once we set the stage, it started to move rather well.. Kyrylo Pokhylko, 44, Kyiv, Ukraine; currently serving as president of the Baltic Mission; former branch president, stake presidency member, and stake president; wife: Elena; two children. He has worked as a finance and administrative manager for the Quadrant Company, Mutual Benefits Assurance PLC and, most recently, for Shell Nigeria. Temple Square is always beautiful in the springtime. The following biographies are provided byChurch Newsroom. Ciro Schmeil, 48, was born in Ponta Grossa, Brazil. He and his wife, Tshayi Nathalie Sinda, are the parents of six children. The general sessions of this weekends conference will begin Saturday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. . Africa Central Area Africa South Area Africa West Area 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. To download all photos or videos related to this article, select the links at the bottom of each section. 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. Download a photo or video by clicking or tapping on it. 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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. A business professional, he most recently headed the west sales region of Alkermes Inc. and managed commercial real estate at HCA Investments LLC. Gardeners work to prepare the ground for General Conference. Another example is the use of technology for organizational leadership meetings and trainings and the reduction of extra, less-necessary meetings. Their authority is generally limited to the area where they serve. The church has 12 quorums of the Seventy. 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. Born Kevin Wayne Pearson 10 Apr 1957 . 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. 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. Jeremy Robert Jaggi, 47, was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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. Utah County Map Atlas. Kevin W. Pearson was sustained as a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 5, 2008. 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. Brother Ahmad S. Corbitt, 57, was born in Philadelphia. Maps From The Travel Council. 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 tenure of an area presidency member might be two or three or four years, he said. In 1983 he received a masters degree in business administration in corporate finance from Harvard Business School. 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. Four new Area Authority Seventies whose callings had been previously announced were sustained at the . General Authority Seventies serve in the Presidency of the Seventy, in area presidencies and in other administrative functions. He married Teressa Lynn Bartrum in 1986. 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. These changes will take effect on June 1, 2020. Elder Craig C. Christensen, Utah Area President for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks during the groundbreaking service for the Red Cliffs Utah Temple in St. George, Utah, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The church called 55 new Area Seventies from 27 countries during the April 2019 general conference. 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. This holiday season, 10 cities across the United States will host these unique vending-type machines, offering people a fun and memorable way to give and serve. 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. All Rights Reserved, Church announces 8 new general authorities, April general conference is underway. The Third Quorum included those area seventies living in the church's Africa Southeast, Africa West, Europe Central, Europe East, and Europe West areas. The incorporated places consist of 144 cities and 101 towns. You are about to access Constant Contacts (http://visitor.constantcontact.com). April 2020 General Conference News and Announcements, The Churchs New Symbol Emphasizes the Centrality of the Savior, Church Announces Plans to Construct a Temple in United Arab Emirates, When reporting about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please use the complete name of the Church in the first reference. These leaders serve under the direction of the First Presidency and travel frequently to help guide and support the young men of the Church. 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. Download a photo or video by clicking or tapping on it. They are the parents of five children. 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. It is not for use by other media. During the Saturday afternoon session, members were asked to give a vote of appreciation for those who had been released during the past year. By referring or linking you to this website, we do not endorse or guarantee this content, products, or services offered. They maintain their non-religious vocations. Area Seventies are local area authorities who serve in each of the church's geographical areas around the world. Elder Pearson has served in a number of Church callings, including full-time missionary in . 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. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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. 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. With the headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and more than 2 million members within its boundaries, the Utah Area is a region providing both a quantity and multi-generational quality of benefits to the global Church. 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. 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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. Copyright 2020 Deseret News Publishing Company. In 1997, Area Authorities were renamed Area Authority Seventies and ordained to the priesthood office of Seventy. 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. Elder Carlos G. Revillo Jr. was called as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021. 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. General Authority Seventies have authority to serve anywhere in the world. If you would like to stay on the page you are viewing please click Cancel. Broc C. Hiatt, 55, Mesa, Arizona; owner/partner, Cardon Hiatt Companies; currently serving as president of the Mesa Arizona Central Stake; former bishop, bishopric member, high councilor, and stake presidency member; wife: Lori; six children. Additionally, Elder Evan A. Schmutz, who was born in St. George, is now a general authority seventy. General conference typically begins with leadership sessions held on the Wednesday and Thursday before the five weekend public sessions. He and his wife, Deborah Gunnell, are parents of four children and eight grandchildren. David H. Huntsman, 52, Salt Lake City, Utah; president/chief operating officer, Huntsman Foundation; currently serving as Sunday School teacher in the St Marys Ward; former bishop and mission president; wife: Michelle; eight children. 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