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The Church asked Utah Area Relief Society sisters and to produce millions of medical-grade masks early in the pandemic. . 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. They travel frequently to meet with and teach local Church leaders and members. Mark S. Bryce If youre going to try and come back in a cautious way, it makes sense to start where volume is lower, and you can address the issues, Elder Christensen said. 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. General Officers reside in Salt Lake City and serve at Church headquarters. 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. 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. President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the calls of nine new General Authority Seventies and 58 Area Seventies during the Saturday afternoon session of the April 2020 general conference. 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. The Area Presidency provides spiritual and administrative direction to the leaders and members of the Church in its specific geographic area. And I think opportunities are happening in Utah that are just blessing all of us. 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. 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. A business management graduate, he most recently worked as manager of the Churchs Family History Department in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Screenshot from YouTube. 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 and his wife, Amy Anne Stewart, are the parents of four children. Area Seventies are local area authorities who serve in each of the church's geographical areas around the world. 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. It is not for use by other media. Ricardo C. Leite, 55, So Paulo, Brazil; founding partner, Cerqueira Leite Advogados Associados; currently serving as high councilor in the Dunas Stake; former bishop, mission president, stake presidency member, and stake president; wife: Cristiane; three children. At the time of this call, he was working as chief executive officer of SERTEXA. Elder Pearson has served in a number of Church callings, including full-time missionary in . 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. He previously served as a counselor in the Europe East Area, President of the Pacific Area, President of the North America West Area, area assistant in the North America Southwest Area, Assistant Executive Director in the Family History Department, and Assistant Executive Director of the Missionary Department. 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. Copyright 2020 Deseret News Publishing Company. 1, 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. The first temples to start the different phases werent in Utah, with its high-volume attendance, but elsewhere throughout the world. This story appears here courtesy of TheChurchNews.com. The following biographies are provided byChurch Newsroom. 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. Download a photo or video by clicking or tapping on it. Adeyinka Ayodeji Ojediran, 52, was born in Ibadan, Nigeria. Today, the First and Second Quorum of the Seventy are composed of General Authority Seventies. 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. President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the calls of nine new General Authority Seventies and 58Area Seventies during the Saturday afternoon session of the April 2020 general conference. He and his wife Teressa Lynn Bartrum are the parents of five children. President Gordon B. Hinckley announced the creation of the Area Authority position at the April 1995 general conference. 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. Kelly Ray Johnson, 57, was born in Ogden, Utah. At the time of his call, he had been serving as the president of the Washington Tacoma Mission. The name of the position was later shortened to Area Seventy. 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. Maps From The Travel Council. [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. You are now leaving a website maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is executive chairman of the board of directors of a Utah-based cosmetics company. 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. Jorge Eduardo Torres Becerra, 57, was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. At the time of this call, he was a forensic accountant and partner for Norman, Townsend & Johnson, LLC. Geologic Maps. General Officers are not considered General Authorities. 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. 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. [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. Additionally, the church announced changes in the geographical makeup of each quorum, with the composition of each of the now-ten quorums of area seventies being alphabetical by church area. 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. Moiss Villanueva, 53, was born in Oaxaca, Mexico. The new leaders represent 25 countries worldwide. He and his wife, Leticia valos Lozano, are the parents of three children. 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. (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 . Information about transportation, community, health services, social services, moving, state laws and more. He has served in several Church callings, including full-time missionary in . In 1997, Area Authorities were renamed Area Authority Seventies and ordained to the priesthood office of Seventy. 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. 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. Area Seventies are local area authorities called in each of the Churchs geographic areas throughout the world. 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. Elder Sean Douglas was called as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021. These leaders serve under the direction of the First Presidency and travel frequently to help guide and support the young men of the Church. During the April 2020 general conference, 58 new Area Seventies were sustained. 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. [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. 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. He and his wife, Alessandra Machado Louza, are the parents of two children. 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. They have authority to serve anywhere in the world, while the authority of Area Seventies is generally limited to the area where they serve. 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. The Fourth Quorum comprised those living in the Mexico, Central America, and South America areas. Each area is overseen by an Area Presidency, which includes a president and two counselors. . Matthew Scott Holland, 53, was born in Provo, Utah. The Young Men presidency provides instruction and encouragement in living the gospel of Jesus Christ for male Church members ages 12 through 18. 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. Brother Ahmad S. Corbitt, 57, was born in Philadelphia. J. Matthew Scott, 48, Chesterfield, Virginia; president/chief executive officer, Unified Health Group; currently serving as assistant clerk in the James River YSA Branch; former bishop, high councilor, and stake president; wife: Allyson; four children. New quorums are created or realigned when a quorums number exceeds 70. When towns reach a population of 800 they become a third-class city. Elder Vaiangina Sikahema was called as a General Authority Seventy on April 3, 2021. 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 not considered general authorities, who have authority to serve anywhere in the world. Temple Square is always beautiful in the springtime. We learned to really trust local people, local leaders they dont have to be directed. 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. 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