To download all photos or videos related to this article, select the links at the bottom of each section. Automated Geographic Reference Center. These leaders serve under the direction of the First Presidency and travel frequently to help guide and support the young men of the Church. The remaining quorums are composed of Area Seventies. 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. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. 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. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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. Elder Johnson has been serving as commissioner of the Church Education System and Elder Palmer has served as president of the Africa South 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. 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. He and his wife, Jayne, have six children and 11 grandchildren. Matthew Scott Holland, 53, was born in Provo, Utah. He currently works for the Churchs Missionary Department. Brother Steven J. Lund is the new president, with Brother Ahmad Corbitt and Brother Bradley (Brad) R. Wilcox as his counselors. When he first started presiding over the Utah Area, Elder Christensen remembers looking at local problems and issues needing to be addressed. Though the Utah Area is the Churchs largest in terms of membership, activity and influence, Latter-day Saints living in Utah encounter unique challenges. The announcement was made during the leadership session of the Church of Jesus Christ Worldwide General Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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. At that time, the Third Quorum consisted of those seventies living in the church's Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Pacific areas. Kevin W. Pearson was sustained as a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 5, 2008. 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. During the October 2019 general conference, nine General Authority Seventies received emeritus status. 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. 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 new leaders represent 25 countries worldwide. Information about transportation, community, health services, social services, moving, state laws and more. The fear is, he added, that all those old traditions might come roaring back in the return to regular routines. 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. 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 serve on a church-service basis for a designated number of years, similar to a bishop or stake president. General Authority Seventies serve in the Presidency of the Seventy, in area presidencies and in other administrative functions. 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. But once a year, were rotated and moved by assignment, almost like a missionary being transferred to serve in one specific role or another. The Church asked Utah Area Relief Society sisters and to produce millions of medical-grade masks early in the pandemic. Utah State Parks Interactive Map. 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. These General Authorities usually serve full-time until they are 70 years old and are granted emeritus status at the following October general conference. [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. 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. Area Seventies are local area authorities called in each of the Church's geographic areas throughout the world. 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. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online, President Russell M. Nelson has emphasized. 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. 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. He also serves as a regent of the Utah System of Higher Education. The announcement also noted the adjustments would assist members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Presidency of the Seventy in providing more time and greater convenience in interactions with area seventies around the world. All other area presidencies reside in their specific 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. 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. Gardeners work to prepare the ground for General Conference. You are about to access Constant Contacts (http://visitor.constantcontact.com). 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. When towns reach a population of 800 they become a third-class city. 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. 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. 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. 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. Mark S. Bryce 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. Marcelo Louza, 52, So Bernardo do Campo, Brazil; Seminaries and Institutes coordinator, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; currently serving as branch president in the Brazil So Paulo MTC; former bishop, high councilor, mission president, and stake presidency member; wife: Andrea; two children. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Adeyinka A. Ojediran Another example is the use of technology for organizational leadership meetings and trainings and the reduction of extra, less-necessary meetings. Company cuts insulin prices by up to 70%. I worry that were a little bit too casual, and maybe were casual because were a little too distracted, he said. Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly identified one new General Authority Seventy as Elder Alfred F. Meredith III. 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. 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. Like General Authority Seventies, Area Seventies are ordained to the office of Seventy in the Melchizedek Priesthood. Eight new general authorities were called during the Saturday afternoon session of general conference on Saturday, April 3, 2021. 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. All rights reserved. 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. Elder Kevin W. Pearson, General Authority Seventy and Utah Area president, and his wife are at the center. The first temples to start the different phases werent in Utah, with its high-volume attendance, but elsewhere throughout the world. Utah Code Page 1 Effective 7/1/2015 Chapter 7a Utah Communications Authority Act Part 1 General Provisions 63H-7a-101 Title. 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. 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. Elder Pearson received a bachelor of science degree in finance from the University of Utah in 1981. At the time of his call, he had been serving as an Area Authority and member of the Twelfth Quorum of the Seventy in the Utah Area. Ciro Schmeil, 48, was born in Ponta Grossa, Brazil. 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. Over 100 awards set Utah.gov as one of the best government sites in the nation. The administration of the Church is facilitated in geographic areas. Instruction and training is provided to about 300 general authorities and Area Seventies by the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and general officers of the Relief Society, Primary, Sunday School, Young Women and Young Men organizations of the church. 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. He was serving as president of the North Carolina Raleigh Mission at the time of this call. Elder Alfred Kyungu was called as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021. [10], In the intervening years, along with the changes announced in quorum composition, the church's geographic areas were consolidated and realigned. 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. He was an investment adviser for Intermountain Financial Partners at the time of this call. Jorge Eduardo Torres Becerra, 57, was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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. These changes will take effect on June 1, 2020. The Utah Area is the Churchs largest in terms of membership and activity, with more than 2 million Latter-day Saints participating in nearly 630 stakes. And when you do that, the natural thing is to look to the rising generation, to the strength in the rising generation. At right are Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and his wife Sister Patricia Holland. 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. 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. Suchat Chaichana, 64, Bangkok, Thailand; managing director, ASEA REDOX (Thailand) Co., Ltd.; currently serving as president of the Bangkok Thailand Stake; former branch president, high councilor, mission presidency member, and stake presidency member; wife: Udomlak; three children. There isnt a ward in the world, much less in Utah, that represents what the Church is on a global basis.. They are called to serve full-time as special witnesses of Christ, proclaim the gospel and build up the Church throughout the world. 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. 1, 2021. 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. [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. 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? Brother Ahmad S. Corbitt, 57, was born in Philadelphia. Temple Square is always beautiful in the springtime. Visiting Salt Lake City. 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. 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. Maps From The Travel Council. The United States and Canada are divided into six North America areas, with the rest of the globe assigned into one of 16 international areas. New quorums are created or realigned when a quorums number exceeds 70. 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. In 1983 he received a masters degree in business administration in corporate finance from Harvard Business School. He married June Langeland in June 1980. 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 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. Africa Central Area Africa South Area Africa West Area Elder Patricio M. Giuffra was called as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021. 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. 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. Gary Herbert at the Orem Utah Temple groundbreaking in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. And to me, we dont want to lose that.. 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. General Officers reside in Salt Lake City and serve at Church headquarters. They travel frequently to meet with and teach local Church leaders and members. They are based in Salt Lake City at Church headquarters. He and his wife Teressa Lynn Bartrum are the parents of five children. . 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. The following Area Seventies were released: Jorge T. Becerra 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. General conference typically begins with leadership sessions held on the Wednesday and Thursday before the five weekend public sessions. At the time of his call, he had been serving in the Fifth Quorum of the Seventy in the Utah South Area. Quite frankly, it was executed perfectly. Utah has 326 places; 245 incorporated places and 81 census designated places (CDPs). He is currently serving at Church headquarters as the President of the Utah Area. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. During general conferences, the First Presidency presents the names of newly called General Authority Seventies, Area Seventies and General Officers for sustaining by Church members. And I think opportunities are happening in Utah that are just blessing all of us. 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. 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. We provide the link to this third party's website solely as a convenience to you. 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