Area leadership assignments have been announced by the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bottom row are Elder Brent H. Nielson, Elder Paul V. Johnson and Elder S. Mark Palmer. Beginning in 1984, areas were established to direct the work in geographic locations of the global Church. Bottom row are Brent H. Nielson, Paul V. Johnson and S. Mark Palmer. MAU BRAZIL STAKE: (May 30, 2021) President Marcelo de Jesus Da Conceio, 46, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints safety supervisor; succeeding Claudir Tesolin; wife, Miriam Regina de Assis Conceio. To download media files, please first review and agree to the Terms of Use. Adam and Heather West will assume leadership of the England Birmingham Mission. Area leadership assignments have been announced by the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. January 15, 2020. Area assignments are generally announced sometime after April's general conference and are effective August 1. The Asia North Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder John A. McCune, First Counselor; Elder Takashi Wada, President; and Elder J. Kimo Esplin, Second Counselor. Sixty-six Area Seventies will be released on Sunday, Aug. 1, following a new procedure for such leadership changes established last April by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Bck is an Area Seventy. The Europe Central Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder Rubn V. Alliaud, first counselor; Elder Massimo De Feo, president; and Elder Jack N. Gerard, second counselor. All rights reserved. The three Europe areas will be as follows: At this time, Ukraine and Moldova will beseparate andoverseen byElder Kyrylo Pokhylko in hisroleas an Assistant to the Europe North Area Presidency. Historically, the assignments were effective on August 15, but August 1 has been the effective date since 2007. The North America Central Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder Randall K. Bennett, First Counselor; Elder Chi Hong (Sam) Wong, President; and Elder Ricardo P. Gimnez, Second Counselor. They are the parents of two children. U=Temples Under Construction They are the parents of seven children. Areas of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints outside US and Canada. Area presidencies consist of a president and two counselors who operate from area offices in each assigned area. By referring or linking you to this website, we do not endorse or guarantee this content, products, or services offered. Since joining the Church in 1994, he has served in numerous callings, including seminary and institute teacher, branch president, high councillor, bishops counsellor, stake presidents counsellor, stake president, president of the Arkansas Little Rock Mission, and an Area Seventy. The Asia North Area Presidency for 2022-2023, from left to right: Elder James R. Rasband, first counselor; Elder Takashi Wada, president; and Elder John A. McCune, second counselor. The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the Churchs 2022-2023 area leadership assignments and the creation of a third area in Europe. The North America Northeast Area Presidency for 2022-2023, from left to right: Elder W. Mark Bassett, first counselor; Elder Allen D. Haynie, president; and Elder Vaiangina Sikahema, second counselor. 11,664 members, 2 stakes, 3 districts, 48 congregations, 2 missions, 1 temple[12], Kyrylo Pokhylko (Area Seventy): Assistant to the Europe North Area Presidency[13][14], 1,498,296 Members, 222 Stakes, 47 Districts, 1,849 Congregations, 32 missions, 19 Temples[20], Mexico City Benemrito Mexico Temple (site announced), Puebla Mexico Temple (under construction), Quertaro Mexico Temple (under construction), San Luis Potos Mexico Temple (site announced), Torren Mexico Temple (under construction), 5,540 Members, 2 Stakes, 2 Districts, 34 Congregations, 0 missions, 1 Temples[12][21], Area president: Anthony D. Perkins[13][14], First counselor: Alvin F. Meredith III[13][14], Second counselor: Roland J. Bck (Area Seventy)[13][14], Dubai United Arab Emirates Temple (announced), 1,069,925 Members, 276 Stakes, 1 Districts, 2,606 Congregations, 20 missions, 29 Temples, Area president: Chi Hong (Sam) Wong[13][14], First counselor: Arnulfo Valenzuela[13][14], Second counselor: Randall K. Bennett[13][14], Casper Wyoming Temple (under construction), Grand Junction Colorado Temple (under construction), Helena Montana Temple (dedication scheduled), Lethbridge Alberta Canada Temple (announced), Montpelier Idaho Temple (groundbreaking scheduled), Teton River Idaho Temple (site announced), 407,514 Members, 134 Stakes, 4 Districts, 839 Congregations, 19 missions, 15 Temples, Grand Rapids Michigan Temple (site announced), Harrisburg Pennsylvania Temple (announced), Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple (under construction), Richmond Virginia Temple (dedication scheduled), 526,385 Members, 115 Stakes, 1,030 Congregations, 16 Missions, 14 Temples, First counselor: Matthew S. Holland[13][14], Second counselor: Shayne M. Bowen[13][14], Bentonville Arkansas Temple (dedication scheduled), Charlotte North Carolina Temple (announced), Knoxville Tennessee Temple (site announced), Tallahassee Florida Temple (under construction), 1,032,246 Members, 269 Stakes, 2 Districts, 2,011 Congregations, 22 Missions, 20 Temples, Second counselor: Michael A. Dunn[13][14], Farmington New Mexico Temple (under construction), Lone Mountain Nevada Temple (site announced), McAllen Texas Temple (under construction), 1,347,961 Members, 282 Stakes, 2 Districts, 2,792 Congregations, 29 Missions, 21 Temples, First counselor: Valeri V. Cordon[13][14], Feather River California Temple (dedication scheduled), Modesto California Temple (site announced), Moses Lake Washington Temple (dedication scheduled), Willamette Valley Oregon Temple (under construction), Yorba Linda California Temple (under construction), 587,462 Members, 133 Stakes, 36 Districts, 1,203 Congregations, 17 Missions, 17 Temples[23], Area president: K. Brett Nattress[13][14], Second counselor: Taniela B. Wakoloref name="August 2022 changes1" />[14], Auckland New Zealand Temple (under construction), Pago Pago American Samoa Temple (under construction), Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Temple (under construction), Port Vila Vanuatu Temple (under construction), Wellington New Zealand Temple (site announced), 833,045 Members, 123 Stakes, 56 Districts, 1,256 Congregations, 23 Missions, 8 Temples[24], Area president: Steven R. Bangerter[13][14], Second counselor: Carlos G. Revillo Jr.[13][14], Alabang Philippines Temple (under construction), Bacolod Philippines Temple (under construction), Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple (announced), Davao Philippines Temple (under construction), Tacloban City Philippines Temple (announced), Tuguegarao City Philippines Temple (announced), Urdaneta Philippines Temple (under construction), 1,486,179 Members, 253 Stakes, TBD Districts, TBD Congregations, 34 Missions, 14 Temples[25], Area president: Jorge F. Zeballos[13][14], First counselor: Jorge T. Becerra[13][14], Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple (under construction), Santa Cruz Bolivia Temple (site announced), 1,193,569 Members, 181 Stakes, 55 Districts, 1,697 Congregations, 27 Missions, 11 Temples, Area president: Craig C. Christensen[13][14], First counselor: Joaquin E. Costa[13][14], Antofagasta Chile Temple (under construction), Baha Blanca Argentina Temple (under construction), Buenos Aires City Center Argentina Temple (announced), Mendoza Argentina Temple (under construction), Salta Argentina Temple (under construction), Santiago West Chile Temple (site announced), 2,003,709 Members, 629 Stakes, 1 Districts, 5,461 Congregations, 10 Missions, 27 Temples[26], Second counselor: Hugo E. Martinez[13][14], Deseret Peak Utah Temple (under construction), Heber Valley Utah Temple (under construction), Red Cliffs Utah Temple (under construction), Saratoga Springs Utah Temple (dedication scheduled), Smithfield Utah Temple (under construction), Syracuse Utah Temple (under construction), Taylorsville Utah Temple (under construction), Utah; Arizona (small portion); Idaho (small portion); Nevada (small portion); Wyoming (southwest corner). Beginning in 1984, the Church established areas to direct the work in geographic locations. All members of area presidencies are General Authority Seventies or Area Seventies. The North America Central Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder Randall K. Bennett, first counselor; Elder Chi Hong (Sam) Wong, president; and Elder Ricardo P. Gimnez, second counselor. The Caribbean Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder Valeri V. Cordn, First Counselor; Elder Eduardo Gavarret, President; and Elder Moiss Villanueva, Second Counselor. He is currently serving as a member of the Pacific Area Presidency. Counselors Edgar Coca Ramrez, 51, CORE Constrution Innovations owner and NB Private Capital/Versity Investments construction project manager; wife, Alicia Kay Jewett Coca. The stake president holds the priesthood keys to lead the work of the Church in the stake. The Europe North Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder Scott D. Whiting, first counselor; Elder Hans T. Boom, president; and Elder Alan T. Phillips, second counselor. ATLANTA GEORGIA STAKE: (June 6, 2021) President Peter Edwin Bennion, 45, Ross & Pines LLC attorney; succeeding Jermain N. Sullivan; wife, Nicole Rachael Bradshaw Bennion. Matthew Richard Sanders, 51, Western Governors University senior vice president of university development and TSC EcoSolutions senior vice president and co-founder; wife, Jennifer Ruth Spencer Sanders. The Utah Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder Hugo E. Martinez, First Counselor; Elder Kevin W. Pearson, President; and Elder Brian K. Taylor, Second Counselor. The Church has 23 administrative areas six that cover the U.S. and Canada; 17 outside of those two countries. To download all photos or videos related to this article, select the links at the bottom of each section. He has been employed in healthcare administration as co-founder and president of Advanced Health Care Corporation beginning in December 2000. They are the parents of four children. The Seventy are to act in the name of the Lord, under the direction of the Twelve in building up the Church and regulating all the affairs of the same in all nations (Doctrine and Covenants 107:33-34). At the time of his call, he was serving as president of the Arkansas Little Rock Mission. This change will be effective August 1. The creation of Area Presidencies for the United States and Canada is an important step forward, said President M.Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Central America Guatemala City, Guatemala. He and his counselors form a stake presidency. Utah Area Presidency, effective August 1, 2023. North America Central Area Presidency, effective August 1, 2023. He was also the founder and president of Advanced Health Care Management, Inc. Elder Nattress has served in numerous Church callings, including full-time missionary in the California Sacramento Mission, ward Young Men president, bishop, stake Young Men president, stake president, Area Seventy, and mission president. Download a photo or video by clicking or tapping on it. The Philippines Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder Yoon H. Choi, first counselor; Elder Steven R. Bangerter, president; and Elder Carlos G. Revillo Jr., second counselor. To download all photos or videos related to this article, select the links at the bottom of each section. The North America Northeast Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder Vaiangina Sikahema, first counselor; Elder Allen D. Haynie, president; and Elder Mathias Held, second counselor. In each area, a General Authority Seventy is assigned by the First Presidency to serve as the Area President. The former Europe and Europe East areas are being realigned, resulting in Europe Central, Europe North and Europe East areas. What is the difference between a General Authority Seventy, Area Seventy and general officer? They care for stake members with love, helping them become true followers of Jesus Christ. Elder Meurs received a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Monash University in 1980. North America Northeast . If you would like to stay on the page you are viewing please click Cancel. The Africa West Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder Jorg Klebingat, first counselor; Elder S. Gifford Nielsen, president; and Elder Alfred Kyungu, second counselor. The area presidency changes will become effective Aug. 1. 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. 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"The creation of Area Presidencies for the United States and Canada is an important . But Utah's economy is an area where it shines brightest, according to the U.S. News analysis: The state ranked No. The Area Presidency works under the direction of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Based on official and unofficial membership and congregational found on. The North America Northeast Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder Vaiangina Sikahema, First Counselor; Elder Allen D. Haynie, President; and Elder Mathias Held, Second Counselor. [10], As of April 2022, the church has 17 areas outside North America and six areas inside North America, for a total of 23. The North America West Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder Gary B. Sabin, First Counselor; Elder Mark A. Bragg, President; and Elder Adeyinka A. Ojediran, Second Counselor. Area Presidency Assignments. Download materials from the Area Presidency broadcasts. The area presidency changes will become effective Aug. 1, 2022, with the exception of the three Europe area presidencies, which are effective immediately. These changes mean there will be 23 areas in the Church of Jesus Christ six that span the United States and Canada and 17 additional areas outside of those two countries, including a new Europe North Areaand theEurope Central Area, which will together help supervise an area with a large number of stakes, missions and languages in the region. The areas as they now exist were formed in January 1984. He married Maxine Evelyn Thatcher in 1979. 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. Nikolai Ustyuzhaninov* Along with the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, members of the First Presidency are special witnesses of Jesus Christ. The linked site has its own terms of use, privacy policies, and security practices that differ from those on our website. The Fishers Indiana Stake, which consists of the Fishers 1st, Fishers 2nd, Fishers 3rd, Kokomo, Lawrence and Noblesville wards, was created by Elder Randy D. Funk, General Authority Seventy, and Elder Paul H. Sinclair, an Area Seventy. Since these areas were previously administered by area presidencies located at church headquarters in Salt Lake City, the administrative change was not as drastic as it might seem. The changes affect area presidencies and will become effective on August 1, 2022, with the exception of Europe Central, Europe East and Europe North, which are effective immediately. We provide the link to this third party's website solely as a convenience to you. The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced changes in the Church's area leadership assignments, which will become effective on Aug. 1. 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Russell Ballard, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, after the Sunday morning session of the 193rd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, April 2, 2023. New Members of the Presidency of the Seventy announced April 3, 2021, effective August 1, 2021, are: Paul V. Johnson. A new stake has been created from the Ann Arbor Michigan, Bloomfield Hills Michigan and Grand Blanc Michigan stakes. Counselors Gregory Navarro Palma, 49, Third Floor Corporation president; wife, Sheila Marie Galang Casaol Palma. Area leadership assignments have been announced by the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Presidency of the South America Northwest Area. Area Presidencies are uniquely positioned to help build up the Church and provide valuable counsel and leadership to Church members around the world. 2021 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. Presidency of the Seventy Ronald A. Rasband. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. During his career, he worked for Esso . Members of area presidencies are General Authority Seventies or Area Seventies. The presidency has been serving together since August 2021. Presidency of the North America West Area. [11], Temples This page is not available in other languages. However, beginning in August 2019, a three-man area presidency was established to oversee the area. Area Presidencies were first created in the 1980s . Elder Meurs received a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering from Monash University in 1980. Download a PDF chart of the General Authorities and general officers of the Church. Presidency of the Middle East/Africa North Area. Elder Nattress served at Church headquarters as an area assistant in the Utah, Idaho, and North America Central Areas and as an Assistant Executive Director of the Missionary Department. 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. Returning to Church Meetings and Activities in the Utah Area. [8] Two months later, W. Christopher Waddell, second counselor in the Presiding Bishopric, announced in Johannesburg that the new Africa Central Area would be headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. We are deeply grateful for the leadership of stake presidents, bishops, and others in the Utah Area who throughout the COVID-19 . Washington, DC Primary and . The Seventy are to act in the name of the Lord, under the direction of the Twelve in building up the Church and regulating all the affairs of the same in all nations (see Doctrine and Covenants 107:34). The Asia North Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder John A. McCune, first counselor; Elder Takashi Wada, president; and J. Kimo Esplin, second counselor. 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