Area Presidencies outside of the United States live in the area where they serve and often travel within that area to teach and support Church members, missionaries, leaders, and temple presidents and matrons. Two counselors, who are General Authority Seventies or Area Seventies, are assigned to assist the president. . [10], As of April 2022, the church has 17 areas outside North America and six areas inside North America, for a total of 23. Area Plan North America Central Download PDF version of the Area Plan. Presidency of the South America Northwest Area. The boundaries of the England Leeds Mission will also be realigned with these changes. A=Temples publicly announced to be constructed The newly sustained Relief Society and Primary general presidency to be effective on Aug. 1, 2022, as President Oaks said are President Camille N. Johnson as president of the Relief Society, with Sister J. Anette Dennis and Sister Kristin M. Yee as counselors, and President Susan H. Porter as president of the Primary, with Sister Amy A. Wright and Sister Tracy Y. Browning as counselors. 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. Middle East/Africa North area presidency 2021. The Pacific Area Presidency for 2022-2023, from left to right: Elder Peter F. Meurs, first counselor; Elder K. Brett Nattress, president; and Elder Taniela B. Wakolo, second counselor. All are Area Seventies. This page is not available in other languages. Elder Meurs received a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering from Monash University in 1980. The stake president holds the priesthood keys to lead the work of the Church in the stake. The North America Southeast Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder Shayne M. Bowen, first counselor; Elder Vern P. Stanfill, president; and Elder W. Mark Bassett, second counselor. To download all photos or videos related to this article, select the links at the bottom of each section. The Marikina Philippines East Stake, which consists of the Bagong Nayon, Cogeo, Marikina 6th, Sumulong 1st and Sumulong 2nd wards, was created by Elder Taniela B. Wakolo, General Authority Seventy, and Elder Ernesto A. Deyro Jr., an Area Seventy. Download a PDF chart of the General Authorities and general officers of the Church. 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. "The creation of Area Presidencies for the United States and Canada is an important . The area presidency changes will become effective Aug. 1, 2022, with the exception of the three Europe area presidencies, which are effective immediately. Presidency of the Seventy Ronald A. Rasband. 1. 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. We are deeply grateful for the leadership of stake presidents, bishops, and others in the Utah Area who throughout the COVID-19 . Presidency of the Middle East/Africa North Area. 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). 2023 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. Until 2003, each area had a president and two counselors, all . Counselors Grant Denton Southam, 48, David Evans and Associates Inc. vice president; wife, Andrea Snowball Southam. They are the parents of seven children. The Heber City Utah Old Mill Stake, which consists of the Heber 13th Branch (Spanish) and the Cobblestone, Heber 3rd, Heber 4th, Heber 7th, Heber 15th, Old Mill 1st, Old Mill 2nd and Old Mill 3rd wards, was created by Elder Walter F. Gonzlez, General Authority Seventy, and Elder Colin C. Stauffer, an Area Seventy. It allows these Brethren to focus on the specific needs of each region, providing counsel and direction to regional and local leaders. 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. North America Southwest area presidency 2021. Area Plan Until 2003, each area had a president and two counselors, all of whom were typically general authorities (area seventies sometimes served as counselors). 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. [1] Prior to that time, general authorities served as "area supervisors" and at times resided outside of Salt Lake City. The Churchs Middle East/Africa North Area is also administered from headquarters. newly sustained Relief Society and Primary, A by-the-numbers look at the 100 temples announced by President Nelson, Download a PDF of summaries from April 2022 general conference, Meet the new Relief Society and Primary general presidencies sustained during April 2022 general conference, 15 invitations from April 2022 general conference by the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Roger Hess Hale, 45, Dixie State University associate professor of music; wife, KayDe Halls Hale. 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. North America West . Adam and Heather West will assume leadership of the England Birmingham Mission. Gwanjun Park, 54, INFAC Co. Ltd. sales director; wife, Kyungsun Choi. The presidency of the Europe Area became the presidency of the Europe Central Area, with the presidency of the Europe East Area becoming three area seventies. Watch the latest area broadcasts. He is currently serving as a member of the Pacific Area Presidency. ATLANTA GEORGIA STAKE: (June 6, 2021) President Peter Edwin Bennion, 45, Ross & Pines LLC attorney; succeeding Jermain N. Sullivan; wife, Nicole Rachael Bradshaw Bennion. Counselors David Garth Williams, 51, Franklin Templeton director of digital strategy and wealth management; wife, Cristina Reid Williams. He was a founding partner of Worley Parsons Limited, an international engineering services and project management company. If you would like to stay on the page you are viewing please click Cancel. In 2019, church leaders also announced the division of the Africa Southeast Area, into the Africa Central and Africa South areas, effective August 1, 2020. Areas in the United States and Canada are administered from Church headquarters in Salt Lake City, as is the Middle East/Africa North Area. Counselors Shae Cameron Lorenc, 48, Ford Motor Company product planning and strategy; wife, Michelle Williamson Lorenc. Because much of the Middle East/Africa North Area covers countries that doesn't recognize the church, third party estimates are used for a significant portion of this count. Download a photo or video by clicking or tapping on it. 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). Presidency of the North America West Area. The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the Church's 2022-2023 area leadership assignments and the creation of a third area in Europe. The changes affect the Presidency of the Seventy and area presidencies. 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).