we watched via satellite so i wasn’t physically there, but i could sense that this was a profound moment for the church. They’re not wavering at all. President Gordon B. Hinckley, 15th president of the Church, explained that each member of the Quorum of the Twelve “holds the keys of this dispensation in latent reserve. And he just doesn’t want to bring the blessings to every nation, kindred, tongue and people. And until I really started to study what the Savior taught the Nephites, and to say “contention is not of me.” And so, literally, if we would be watching a movie, and there would be contention, he needed to turn it off. And then wait and watch for the hand of the Lord to be revealed. And, of course, we talked to you about your transition because it was on the public stage. And sometimes you start with, “OK, God is my Heavenly Father. He’s not hovering over them. “It was a huge honor to play this great man,” said John Munoa, a Latter-day Saint actor who played the … And anything that would prepare the world for the Second Coming. These girls are sturdy girls, meaning they’re not on every wave that goes by, they’re not on the internet, sniffing out some specious thing that’s out there. Then it is a beautiful thing. Since the death of Joseph Smith in 1844, leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has transitioned to a new prophet. LDS, Mormons, next in Line, Boyd K. Packer for a new prophet? And it’s pretty funny, but it works. If I am with him, he’ll stand to the side, he always has me walk through the doorway first. There is a joy that compels him, because he knows it’s true, because he knows the blessings that the Lord has for these people — the promises, the blessings, the unbelievable things that we can’t even imagine. 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. Reduce and simplify. President Nelson, a leader of almost 17 million Latter-day Saints worldwide, has traveled extensively, changed Church organization, issued historic invitations, used technology and built many bridges of understanding. Sister Sheri Dew: President Nelson gave a talk called “Hear Him.” What have you learned about hearing Him, how to hear Him, from being married to President Nelson? There is exactly 0% room for inspiration in this system. What is really happening here? You know the result. Sister Wendy Nelson: He is so gracious. Parley P. Pratt, an original member of the Quorum of the 12 Apostles, spoke of this time in his autobiography. Missionaries wait for President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints prior to a devotional in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, on May 23, 2019. Sister Sheri Dew: Thank you for “Come, Follow Me.” Thank you for home-centered, Church-supported. I thought that was an impossible thing. I can also say that without a doubt: What do I know? Since the beginning of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, when a prophet dies, the most senior apostle steps up to fill the vacancy. It’s been an adventure, in terms of absolutely how he is different. He has told me that in a meeting, he will get an idea. Yet the Mormons are apparently in the process of selecting their next prophet. If the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were to die, how is the next prophet chosen? I’ve certainly learned that. If Joseph had risen from the dead and again spoken in their hearing, the effect could not have been more startling than it was to many present at that meeting. My prophecy of the next LDS prophets, using average lifespan of most recent apostles as a predictor. I would also say, so that they can experience how important they are and valued they are, to look for an opportunity to make a sacrifice of time or energy, and then find a way to give service with that time and energy, because sacrifice and service will absolutely let them feel part of something bigger. It was a privilege for me to be in their presence. Any counsel you would give to someone going through transition, whether it’s marriage, job, health, so many different things? In fact, just the other day, I received an email from one of our friends in Indonesia. And so, of course, it’s easy for him to honor women because he has been with Dantzel who was smart and bright and inspired. (Eric Davis – The Cripplegate) Yesterday, a new prophet of the 16-million-member Mormon church was announced. Dallin H. Oaks First Counselor in the First Presidency. The US election is coming forth in 2016. This is an important doctrinal question and one that many missionaries will likely face in the course of their daily missionary work. SALT LAKE CITY — Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, offered some tough love on Sunday during the faith’s 189th Annual General Conference. And everything feels like it’s moving. Your email address will not be published. Summary: Based on the authority bestowed by God and historical precedence, the senior apostle becomes the next prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when the current prophet dies. We know this was going to happen.” And then he goes to plan B. As as every single woman prays, and then takes note of what the Lord is telling her, this is how you can increase the light in your life, or the truth in your life. I’ll tell you some specifics in a minute. We are blessed to be led by living prophets. These data correlate closely with my research gathered from traveling to twenty nations. And so, of course, he’s different. And I wish I could point to one moment, but I can point to what would be part of that moment, to some absolutely essential elements of that moment. I had to say to him, like several months after, “Are you OK about this?” Because our routine every Wednesday night was he was on the organ practicing for Thursday morning, and that suddenly had changed. I know how to follow instructions.” So meaning, “the Lord told me to do this. He does not like walls that separate or segregate. In time, the First Presidency was reorganized under that authority, and new apostles were called to fill the vacancies in the Quorum of the 12. In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), the President of the Church is the highest office of the church. All rights reserved. He will absolutely show you how. Great sacrifice to keep learning. Everyone fully expects the new prophet to be Russell M. Nelson, the current president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Anything that you glean from that that would help all of us as we go through transitions at different stages in our lives? I know we have a living Prophet. For much more information on this subject, see the Foundations of the Restoration Teacher Manual, 2015, Chapter 23: Succession in the Presidency. And let me just say one other thing about this year of no travel. They know how to get things done. Then know that you are working with God and with God all things will be possible and you’ll have an amazing experience. And thank you for that. Sidney Rigdon, who had been a member of the First Presidency with Joseph Smith, was among those who claimed to be the next leader of the Church. Oaks is 85. That’s how he is living his life these days. Show the faith you have and turn it over to the Lord and then watch what happens. What do you know to be true? He’s even again, more what looks like courageous and bold, but is just his obedience, his intense, exquisite obedience to whatever the Lord needs him to do. Thank you for this adjustment.”. I’ll tell you what he sees. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, wave to attendees during a devotional in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Nov. 19, 2019. An example is zero contention. Joseph Smith Jr. Prophet from April 6, 1830 to June 27, 1844 (14 years) Brigham Young Prophet from December 27, 1847 to August 29, 1877. And he does not call them to lead a church, he calls them to lead people to repentance. President Ezra Taft Benson, 13th president of the Church, taught that “God knows all things, the end from the beginning, and no man becomes president of the church of Jesus Christ by accident, or remains there by chance, or is called home by happenstance” (“Jesus Christ—Gifts and Expectations,” New Era, May 1975, 16–17). So let God’s will prevail. The authority exists to provide continuous priesthood keys on the earth, and an orderly pattern has been established. Inherent in that divine residual is the assured ongoing leadership of the Church” (in Conference Report, Apr. If we are in the kitchen, we walked down the hall to go to the office, we walked down the hall together. To keep it short and simple, when the current Prophet of the Church dies (as of this writing, President Thomas S. Monson), the senior apostle becomes the next Prophet and President of the LDS Church. The office falls to the longest-serving member of the faith's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, which means Russell M. Nelson is next in line to … In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we believe the the Lord Jesus Christ is at the head of our church and is firmly in charge of who leads it on the earth. [PADA: Yep, this guy is writing a satire on the issue. Sister Sheri Dew: Let’s switch direction now here just for a second. 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