Eli Lilly will cut the price of its . Information about your local area, jobs, services, and upcoming meetings near you. Like General Authority Seventies, Area Seventies are ordained to the office of Seventy in the Melchizedek Priesthood. Temple Square is always beautiful in the springtime. Elder Kevin W. Pearson, General Authority Seventy and Utah Area president, and his wife are at the center. 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. Daniel Kabason, 48, Fafraha, Ghana; controller in the Africa West Area, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; currently serving as counselor in the elders quorum presidency of the Adenta Second Ward; former bishop, bishopric member, stake presidency member, and stake president; wife: Millicent Kane; one child. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Kevin W. Pearson, General Authority Seventy and Utah Area president, and his wife are at the center. The name of the position was later shortened to Area Seventy. 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. Credit: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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? Gary Herbert at the Orem Utah Temple groundbreaking in Orem on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. He currently works for the Churchs Missionary Department. He and his wife, Jayne, have six children and 11 grandchildren. They are not considered general authorities, who have authority to serve anywhere in the world. To download media files, please first review and agree to the Terms of Use. 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. 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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. All other area presidencies reside in their specific area. 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. No Area Seventies were released during the leadership session, which was held at church headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. During the October 2019 general conference, nine General Authority Seventies received emeritus status. Another was last years windstorms in and around Salt Lake City, resulting in fallen wood scattered everywhere. Though the Utah Area is the Churchs largest in terms of membership, activity and influence, Latter-day Saints living in Utah encounter unique challenges. RootsTech 2023 will be held in person for the first . His correct name is Elder Alvin F. Meredith III. 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. 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. By referring or linking you to this website, we do not endorse or guarantee this content, products, or services offered. Adeyinka A. Ojediran He is currently a professor in the Department of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University. He and his wife, Kalleen, are the parents of four children and nine grandchildren. The assignments come in April every year, and we have our transfers, if you will, in August, and thats how area presidencies are formed.. 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. 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. Elder Pearson has served in a number of Church callings, including full-time missionary in . Elder Kevin S. Hamilton, a General Authority Seventy and executive director of the Family History Department for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, joins the Church News podcast to talk about RootsTech 2023. President Gordon B. Hinckley announced the creation of the Area Authority position at the April 1995 general conference. The church has 12 quorums of the Seventy. Quite frankly, it was executed perfectly. So your ward is your world when it comes to the Church. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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. 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. 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. All rights reserved. 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.. We have the ability to shape whats great about Utah in a bigger way going forward than we have in the past.. 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. Born Kevin Wayne Pearson 10 Apr 1957 . 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. 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. Screenshot from YouTube. January 12, 2023 Recent Broadcasts All recent Utah Area Broadcasts These positions are usually filled by General Authority Seventies. He and his wife Olufunmilayo Omolola Akinbebije are the parents of one child. (By downloading content from this Dropbox folder, you agree to only usethe content in accordance with Churchs Terms of Use.). Elder Clark G. Gilbert was called as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021. 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. Jeremy R. Jaggi 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 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. Brother Bradley R. (Brad) Wilcox, 60, was born in Provo, Utah. President Oaks then presented Elder Paul V. Johnson and Elder S. Mark Palmer, both General Authority Seventies, to be sustained to the Presidency of the Seventy, effective Aug. 1. 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. Thierry Kasuangi Mutombo, 44, was born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. They travel frequently to meet with and teach local Church leaders and members. 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. Weve been too isolated, if you will, too much member-centric, Elder Christensen said of the Church experience in the Utah Area. 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. David C. Stewart, 50, Alberta, Canada; medical doctor, self-employed; currently serving as president of the Lethbridge Alberta East Stake; former bishop; wife: Karri Sue; four children. All other area presidencies reside in their specific area. John W. Boswell III, 57, Bountiful, Utah; director of finding, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; currently serving as a member of the Utah Hispanic Initiative Committee; former bishop, high councilor, mission president, and stake presidency member; wife: Susan; five children. They have authority to serve anywhere in the world, while the authority of Area Seventies is generally limited to the area where they serve. Utah has 326 places; 245 incorporated places and 81 census designated places (CDPs). Called as a General Authority Seventy in 2002, Elder Christensens extensive area leadership experience began when he served as president of the Mexico Area from 2003 to 2007, residing in Mexico City with his wife, Sister Debbie Christensen. Over nearly two decades of service as a General Authority Seventy, Elder Craig C. Christensen has served in a variety of roles. Visiting Salt Lake City. 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. Like General Authority Seventies, Area Seventies are ordained to the office of Seventy in the Melchizedek Priesthood. Kelly R. Johnson (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 . 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. The administration of the Church is facilitated in geographic areas. Church News podcast: Elder Kevin W. Pearson on the positive influence Utah has on the global Church; featuring Sheri Dew as guest host. 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. Under the direction of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, they travel frequently to meet with and teach Church leaders, missionaries and members of the Church in local congregations. The Church asked Utah Area Relief Society sisters and to produce millions of medical-grade masks early in the pandemic. [6], The final three quorums will consist those serving North America, with the North America Central, North America Northeast, and North America Southeast areas comprising the Tenth Quorum, those in the Western United States as the Eleventh Quorum, and Utah area seventies as the Twelfth Quorum. Kevin W. Pearson was sustained as a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 5, 2008. The first two quorums are made up of General Authority Seventies and the third through the twelfth consist of Area Seventies. Utah State Bird - California Sea Gull. Elder Alvin F. Meredith III was called as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021. 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. General Officers of the Church consist of the Relief Society, Young Men, Young Women, Primary and Sunday School general presidencies. Area Seventies are local area authorities called in each of the Churchs geographic areas throughout the world. 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. 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. 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. . 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. 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. As a General Authority, Elder Craig C. Christensen served as a member of the Presidency of the Seventy from 2012 to 2018, with supervisory responsibilities in various areas of the Church. 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. 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. Elder Pearson received a bachelor of science degree in finance from the University of Utah in 1981. Effective August 1, 2021, he will begin a new assignment as the South America South Area President. They are the parents of five children. 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. 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. 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 In 2018 he was called as president of the newly formed Utah Area. He and his wife, Amy Anne Stewart, are the parents of four children. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. It is not for use by other media. However, Area Seventies are not considered General Authorities, and their authority is generally limited to the area where they serve. Boxes of the drug Humalog, made by Eli Lilly and Company, sit on a counter at a pharmacy in Provo, Utah, Jan. 9, 2020. Though most presidencies in the Church have a president and two counselors, the Presidency of the Seventy has all presidents and no counselors. Leonard D. Greer, 65, Gilbert, Arizona; attorney and shareholder, Raymond, Greer & Sassaman, P.C. In 1997, Area Authorities were renamed Area Authority Seventies and ordained to the priesthood office of Seventy. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online Style Guide. 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. 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 new leaders represent 25 countries worldwide. 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. Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles read the names of 77 new Area Seventies at the start of the leadership session of the 191st Annual General Conference at the Church Office Building in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gardeners work to prepare the ground for General Conference. He married Teressa Lynn Bartrum in 1986. 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. In 1997, Area Authorities were renamed Area Authority Seventies and ordained to the priesthood office of Seventy. He married June Langeland in June 1980. Our hope and prayer is that parents are going to be listening to President [Russell M.] Nelson, when he says, you will not survive spiritually, unless youve got the constant healing, comforting influence of the Holy Ghost. And we need to be more intentional about living in a way and being focused in what we do so that well have access to that ability., Elder Pearson believes he holds the best job in the Church., There are faithful people everywhere in Utah, he said. At the time of this call, he was a forensic accountant and partner for Norman, Townsend & Johnson, LLC. At right are Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and his wife Sister Patricia Holland. 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. [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. Elder Kevin W. Pearson, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speaks during the annual Light The World initiative at City Creek in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. Elder Craig C. Christensen, General Authority Seventy and president of the Utah Area, talks with Utah Gov. Brother Steven J. Lund is the new president, with Brother Ahmad Corbitt and Brother Bradley (Brad) R. Wilcox as his counselors. 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. Elder Sean Douglas was called as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021. . We thought it would take several months; it took about two weeks.. The linked site has its own terms of use, privacy policies, and security practices that differ from those on our website. 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. 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. He also serves as a regent of the Utah System of Higher Education. 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. Information about transportation, community, health services, social services, moving, state laws and more. 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. 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. Jeremy Robert Jaggi, 47, was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. We provide the link to this third party's website solely as a convenience to you. They are the parents of six children. Geologic Maps. 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. The Fourth Quorum comprised those living in the Mexico, Central America, and South America areas. D. 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