Then once you do that, you really focus on making and keeping sacred covenants, you become more intentional about truly becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ, someone who studies His life, whos following Him, whos trying to learn more about Him, whose teachings are important in your life. 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 Fourth Quorum included those members living in the Brazil North, Brazil South, Chile, and South America South areas. 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. 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. However, international areas have offices and support staffs in major metropolitan areas across the globe. In 1997, Area Authorities were renamed Area Authority Seventies and ordained to the priesthood office of Seventy. He and his wife Teressa Lynn Bartrum are the parents of five children. General Officers reside in Salt Lake City and serve at Church headquarters. What is the difference between these titles and callings, and what do they mean? The gathering was in person at the Church Office Building for those at Church headquarters and digitally for the rest of the world. You are about to access Constant Contacts (http://visitor.constantcontact.com). Geologic Maps. 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. Age is approximate and is based on the age reported when called. Utah Code Page 1 Effective 7/1/2015 Chapter 7a Utah Communications Authority Act Part 1 General Provisions 63H-7a-101 Title. Temple Square is always beautiful in the springtime. 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. "[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. The seventies quorums in stakes worldwide were discontinued in 1986, and the Second Quorum of the Seventy was organized in 1989. The Fourth Quorum comprised those living in the Mexico, Central America, and South America areas. 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 Third Quorum included those area seventies living in the church's Africa Southeast, Africa West, Europe Central, Europe East, and Europe West areas. Maps From The Travel Council. 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. Home to the headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 13% of the member population and 28 dedicated, under-construction or announced temples, Utah is looked to by members all over the world to represent what The Church of Jesus Christ is all about, Elder Kevin W. Pearson, a General Authority Seventy and president of the Utah Area, said. Like General Authority Seventies, Area Seventies are ordained to the office of Seventy in the Melchizedek Priesthood. 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. 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New quorums are created or realigned when a quorums number exceeds 70. 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. Downloadable photos and video for journalists from various sessions Church areas are geographic divisions allowing for locally based administration and decentralized management throughout the world. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They have authority to serve anywhere in the world, while the authority of Area Seventies is generally limited to the area where they serve. 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. He has served in several Church callings, including full-time missionary in . 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. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints He and his wife, Tshayi Nathalie Sinda, are the parents of six children. They are called to serve full-time as special witnesses of Christ, proclaim the gospel and build up the Church throughout the world. [6], In 2021, following a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its related restrictions, leadership training was held in conjunction with the April general conference. 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. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. The remaining quorums are composed of Area Seventies. Kelly Ray Johnson, 57, was born in Ogden, Utah. 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. 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 Area Seventies are local area authorities who serve in each of the church's geographical areas around the world. Elder Kevin W. Pearson, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, talks with news media during a tour of two new urban chapels located at the base of the new 95 State Tower on State Street in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 8, 2022. General Officers are not considered General Authorities. 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. Eli Lilly will cut the price of its . When towns reach a population of 800 they become a third-class city. Personal Life Kelly R. Johnson was born in Ogden, Utah, on January 16, 1963. 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. [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 announcement was made during the leadership session of the Church of Jesus Christ Worldwide General Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. Area Seventies are local area authorities called in each of the Churchs geographic areas throughout the world. 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. And to me, we dont want to lose that.. 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. 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. 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. He and his wife, Deborah Gunnell, are parents of four children and eight grandchildren. If you would like to stay on the page you are viewing please click Cancel. The Area Presidencies for the North America, Utah and Middle East/Africa North areas reside in Salt Lake City and serve at Church headquarters. Rather than having a large list of individual names for new area seventies read over the pulpit during a session of general conference, when other changes in general leadership would be presented, the list of 77 new area seventies for 2021 was read in the leadership session, after which Nelson called for a sustaining vote of those individuals. We set a goal of 6 million, he said. Africa Central Area Africa South Area Africa West Area The Church asked Utah Area Relief Society sisters and to produce millions of medical-grade masks early in the pandemic. And I think opportunities are happening in Utah that are just blessing all of us. Moiss Villanueva, 53, was born in Oaxaca, Mexico. We thought it would take several months; it took about two weeks.. The new leaders represent 25 countries worldwide. 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. 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. Cannon was one of 77 Area Seventies . He and his wife, Paige Anita Bateman, are the parents of 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. All Rights Reserved, Meet the 77 new Area Seventies from 25 countries named Thursday at the general conference leadership session, 5 options for how to watch or listen to April general conference, How the church is changing lives in India, How 5 LDS basketball stars from Lone Peak model success amid Americas war on boys, Church announces 9 new General Authority Seventies, new Young Men general presidency, Church announces 10 new general authorities, new Sunday School presidency, How Orrin Hatch protected people of faith, KSL Newsradio is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Though all Seventies have equal authority, some are designated as General Authorities and others are designated as Area Seventies. Download a photo or video by clicking or tapping on it. Gardeners work to prepare the ground for General Conference. [1] In 1997, area authorities were renamed area authority seventies and ordained to the office of seventy. Area Seventieslive at home and maintain their non-religious vocations while serving in one of the churchs geographic areas throughout the world. You are about to access Constant Contacts (http://visitor.constantcontact.com). 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. A new Young Men general presidency was sustained during the April 2020 general conference. 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 Paul B. Whippy, 59, Nasese, Fiji; retired; currently serving as counselor in the Fiji Suva Mission presidency; former bishop, branch presidency member, stake presidency member, and stake president; wife: Olive; seven children. Another example is the use of technology for organizational leadership meetings and trainings and the reduction of extra, less-necessary meetings. The area includes Chile, where he served as a young full-time missionary. In 2018 he was called as president of the newly formed Utah Area. The future of the Church in Utah becomes even more important as we reach out and build relationships with community members, with those not of our faith. 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 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 Sean Douglas was called as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online Style Guide. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online, President Russell M. Nelson has emphasized. 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. He and his wife, Ann Kesler, are the parents of eight children. 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. They maintain their non-religious vocations. There isnt a ward in the world, much less in Utah, that represents what the Church is on a global basis.. 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. The following biographies are provided byChurch Newsroom. When he first started presiding over the Utah Area, Elder Christensen remembers looking at local problems and issues needing to be addressed. General Authority is a term for any senior leader of the Church, according to ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Residents. Of the Churchs 168 dedicated temples worldwide, 16 are in the Utah Area, with another 10 temples either under construction or in planning and development stages. 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. 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.. 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. 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. To download media files, please first review and agree to the Terms of Use. The tenure of an area presidency member might be two or three or four years, he said. 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. Kelly R. Johnson was sustained as a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 4, 2020, at age 57. 2012 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. 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. 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. He has presided over the Utah Area for the past six years the first three as a member of the Presidency of the Seventy, which at the time supervised the North America areas, and the last three years as the area president. 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. Screenshot from YouTube. The Area Presidency provides spiritual and administrative direction to the leaders and members of the Church in its specific geographic area. 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. [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. 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. 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. At the time of his call, he had been serving as the president of the Washington Tacoma Mission. 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. 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. Eight new general authorities were called during the Saturday afternoon session of general conference on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Brother Ahmad S. Corbitt, 57, was born in Philadelphia. He is executive chairman of the board of directors of a Utah-based cosmetics company. At that time, the Third Quorum consisted of those seventies living in the church's Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Pacific 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. This story appears here courtesy of TheChurchNews.com. These General Authorities usually serve full-time until they are 70 years old and are granted emeritus status at the following October general conference. Born Kevin Wayne Pearson 10 Apr 1957 . General Authority Seventies have authority to serve anywhere in the world. At the time of this call, he was a forensic accountant and partner for Norman, Townsend & Johnson, LLC. 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. All other area presidencies reside in their specific area. All rights reserved. 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. Gary Herbert at the Orem Utah Temple groundbreaking in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. 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.. Elder Pearson received a bachelor of science degree in finance from the University of Utah in 1981. Today, the First and Second Quorum of the Seventy are composed of General Authority Seventies. 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 organization presidencies generally serve for five years. Credit: 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. Eduardo F. Ortega, 42, Huixquilucan, Mexico; real estate director, American Express; currently serving as elders quorum president in the Interlomas Ward; former bishop and stake presidency member; wife: Gabriela; three children. 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. 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. 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