Presidency of the South America Northwest Area. The Pacific Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder Taniela B. Wakolo, First Counselor; Elder Peter F. Meurs, President; and Elder Jeremy R. Jaggi, Second Counselor. He is currently serving as a member of the Pacific Area Presidency. South America South Buenos Aires, Argentina. The area presidency changes will become effective Aug. 1. 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. 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. Europe Central Area Presidency, effective August 1, 2023. 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 Central America Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder Patricio M. Guiffra, First Counselor; Elder Taylor G. Godoy, President; and Elder Ryan K. Olsen, Second Counselor. You are now leaving a website maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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. Download materials from the Area Presidency broadcasts and events. Members of area presidencies are General Authority Seventies or Area Seventies. Area leadership assignments have been announced by the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Copyright 2021 Deseret News Publishing Company. View or download a chart of Area Presidencies. 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. 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. ATLANTA GEORGIA STAKE: (June 6, 2021) President Peter Edwin Bennion, 45, Ross & Pines LLC attorney; succeeding Jermain N. Sullivan; wife, Nicole Rachael Bradshaw Bennion. 1 in that category and in the fiscal stability category. MAR DEL PLATA ARGENTINA NORTH STAKE: (May 16, 2021) President Manuel Alejandro Muoz, 45, General Directorate of Culture and Education Province of Buenos Aires professor; succeeding Elisa Edith Cufre Muoz. Download a photo or video by clicking or tapping on it. All members of area presidencies are General Authority Seventies or Area Seventies. These areas are the primary church administrative unit between individual stakes or missions and the church as a whole. Elder Bck is an Area Seventy. 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. Counselors Alberto Jaimes Placido, 52, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints accountant; wife, Monica de Jaimes Velazquez. You are now leaving a website maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A new stake has been created from the Ann Arbor Michigan, Bloomfield Hills Michigan and Grand Blanc Michigan stakes. In recent years, the Presidency of the Seventy assignments have changed with the Aug. 1 area assignments; however, the Presidency of the Seventy remains unchanged for 2022-2023. If you would like to stay on the page you are viewing please click Cancel. Click Here to find a meetinghouse near you. Ward and branch totals and membership numbers were last updated in 2015. [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. 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. The area presidencies for the United States and Canada work from Church headquarters; area presidencies outside of the United States and Canada operate from area offices in each assigned area. 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 Churchs Middle East/Africa North Area is administered from headquarters. Kyrylo Pokhylko, a Ukrainian area seventy and assistant to the presidency of the Europe North Area has responsibility for the work of the church in those nations. The Presidency of the Seventy: Top from left to right are Elder Patrick Kearon, Elder Carl B. Cook, Elder Jose A. Teixeira and Elder Carlos A. Godoy. In prior years, two general authorities based at church headquarters were assigned oversight for the area. To download all photos or videos related to this article, select the links at the bottom of each section. Area assignments are generally announced sometime after April's general conference and are effective August 1. Counselors Ruben Horacio Campos, 43, Cabaas el Descanso owner and administrator, and Seyco S.A.C.I.F. Counselors Kim Jong In, 49, Seminaries and Institutes coordinator; wife, Yoon Ji-Won. Also in 2019, a structural change occurred in the administration of the Middle East/Africa North Area. You are about to access Constant Contacts (http://visitor.constantcontact.com). The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles preside over all affairs of the Church. HEBER CITY UTAH OLD MILL STAKE: (June 6, 2021) President Burke Farlen Roney, 55, self-employed real estate developer; wife, Andrea Leslie Williams Roney. Utah Area Presidency, effective August 1, 2023. The Church has 23 administrative areas six that cover the United States and Canada and the remaining 17 outside of those two North American countries. As of April 2022, Ukraine and Moldova are not assigned to any of the church's areas. The England Bristol Mission will be reinstated, from the England Birmingham and England London Missions. The Farmington Hills Michigan Stake, which consists of the Commerce, Farmington Hills, Howell, Livonia, Northville and White Lake wards, was created by Elder Lynn G. Robbins, General Authority Seventy, and Elder Richard J. DeVries, 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. 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. It allows these Brethren to focus on the specific needs of each region, providing counsel and direction to regional and local leaders. Elder Meurs received a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering from Monash University in 1980. Asia North Area Presidency, effective August 1, 2023. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the names of 61 new Area Seventies from 28 countries after Thursday's leadership session of general conference. The Brazil Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder Arnulfo Valenzuela, First Counselor; Elder Joni L. Koch, President; and Elder Mark D. Eddy, Second Counselor. The Churchs Middle East/Africa North Area is also administered from headquarters. August 17, 2020. Download the Area Plan. Counselors Brett Trenton Muse, 56, physician; wife, Diane Wolfe Muse. All are Area Seventies. IVINS UTAH STAKE: (May 23, 2021) President Dennis Smith Mehr, 49, IHC Health Services Inc. senior practice succeeding Kevin M. Smith; wife, Stacie Jo Harker Mehr. The Mexico Area Presidency for 2022-2023, from left to right: Elder Adrin Ochoa, first counselor; Elder Hugo Montoya, president; and Elder Sean Douglas, second counselor. Two counselors, who are General Authority Seventies or Area Seventies, are assigned to assist the president. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. By referring or linking you to this website, we do not endorse or guarantee this content, products, or services offered. . Elder Nattress attended Brigham Young University and received a bachelor of science degree in physical therapy from the University of Utah in 1990. New Members of the Presidency of the Seventy announced April 3, 2021, effective August 1, 2021, are: Paul V. Johnson. Under the direction of the Presidency of the Seventy, Area Seventies meet with and teach Church leaders, missionaries and members of the Church in local congregations. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online Style Guide. The South America Northwest Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder Jorge T. Becerra, first counselor; Elder Jorge F. Zeballos, president; and Elder Rafael E. Pino, second counselor. The areas as they now exist were formed in January 1984. These presidency members usually reside in a headquarters city located in the geographic boundaries of the area. Presidency of the South America South Area. Latter-day Saint Charities Delivers Running Water to Navajo Nation, Location and Rendering Revealed for Helena Montana Temple, When reporting about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please use the complete name of the Church in the first reference. 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. View or Download a PDF of Area Presidencies effective August 1, 2022. He is currently serving as a member of the Pacific Area Presidency. They are the parents of two children. The First Presidency is the highest governing body of the Church. The president and first counselor in the Europe East Area were reassigned to fill the same roles in the Europe North Area, with the second counselor being an area seventy. Nikolai Ustyuzhaninov* South America Northwest area presidency 2021. The Africa Central Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder Thierry K. Mutombo, first counselor; Elder Ian S. Arden, president; and Elder Paul B. Pieper, second counselor. The areas outside the United States and Canada continue to be governed by area presidencies that are typically composed of general authorities and area seventies. Area seventies who serve in these presidencies reside in their own homes, which may or may not be in the area headquarters city. Europe East Area presidency, 2021. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Current as of December 31, 2021, as verified, When the 2020 area leadership assignments were announced, Mark A. Bragg had been listed as the First Counselor in this area presidency. 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. * Please note that area presidency members outlined in pink are Area Seventies, not General Authority Seventies. The changes affect area presidencies and will become effective on August 1, 2023. Solomon Perez Sabado, 49, Qwest BPO Inc. president and CEO; wife, Lea Naredo Jornacion Sabado. By referring or linking you to this website, we do not endorse or guarantee this content, products, or services offered. The Europe and Europe East areas were split into 3 areas and renamed the Europe Central, Europe East, and Europe North areas. 2023 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. Elder K. Brett Nattress was sustained as a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 2, 2016. The work of each Area Seventy is generally limited to the area where he serves. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Presidency of the North America Southeast Area. Kevin Brett Nattress was born in Pocatello, Idaho, on March 4, 1965. 1. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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 (. Elder Kevin J Worthen will continue his professional role as president of Brigham Young . 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. This change will be effective August 1. North America Southwest area presidency 2021. To download media files, please first review and agree to the Terms of Use. The Brazil Area Presidency for 2022-2023, from left to right: Elder Joni L. Koch, first counselor; Elder Adilson de Paula Parralla, president; and Elder Juan A. Uceda, second counselor. For each administrative area, a member of the Seventy is assigned by the First Presidency to serve as area president. The Utah Area Presidency for 2022-2023, from left to right: Elder Evan A. Schmutz, first counselor; Elder Kevin W. Pearson, president; and Elder Hugo E. Martinez, second counselor. All are Area Seventies. area-presidencies-2023. Beginning in 1984, areas were established to direct the work in geographic locations of the global Church. Until 2003, each area had a president and two counselors, all . There are no changes in the Presidency of the Seventy. North America Northeast . Area presidencies consist of a president and two counselors who operate from area offices in each assigned area. A=Temples publicly announced to be constructed Area presidencies work under the direction of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, with members of that quorum assigned to work with one or more areas. Presidency of the Seventy. There are currently 22 areas in the Church six that span the United States and Canada, with 16 more outside those two countries. Africa South Johannesburg, South Africa. The Africa South Area Presidency for 2022-2023, from left to right: Elder Marcos A. Aidukaitis, first counselor; Elder Edward Dube, president; and Elder Denelson Silva, second counselor. The Central America Area Presidency for 2022-2023, from left to right: Elder Taylor G. Godoy, first counselor; Elder Brian K. Taylor, president; and Elder Patricio M. Guiffra, second counselor. Taniela Biu Wakolo was born in Lomaloma, Lau, Fiji on June 25, 1967. The Mexico Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder Adrin Ochoa, First Counselor; Elder Hugo Montoya, President; and Elder Sean Douglas, Second Counselor. There are no changes in the Presidency of the Seventy. He and his counselors form a stake presidency. The Mexico Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder Adrin Ochoa, first counselor; Elder Hugo Montoya, president; and Elder Sean Douglas, second counselor. The Central America Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder Patricio M. Giuffra, first counselor; Elder Taylor G. Godoy, president; and Elder Ryan K. Olsen, second counselor. At this time, Ukraine and Moldova are overseen by Elder Kyrylo Pokhylko, an Area Seventy, in his role as an assistant to the Europe North Areapresidency. 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. In April 2023 general conference, five new General Authority Seventies were sustained; a new Young Women general presidency was sustained and a change . Until 2003, each area had a president and two counselors, all of whom were typically general authorities (area seventies sometimes served as counselors). David Aaron Miller, 42, Georgia-Pacific LLC senior manager of analysis; wife, Candice Jones Miller. 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. President Nelson Announces 17 New Temples, #BecauseofHim: Church Launches Easter Initiative Focused on The Good News, When reporting about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please use the complete name of the Church in the first reference. 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. 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. O=Operating Temples (includes temporary closures) 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. However, beginning in August 2019, a three-man area presidency was established to oversee the area. Industrial Hardware logistics, sales and distributor; wife, Marcela Lujan Rojas Campos. The former Europe and Europe East areas are being realigned, resulting in Europe Central, Europe North and Europe East areas. The Churchs Middle East/Africa North Area is administered from headquarters. During his career, he worked for Esso Australia on the development of oil and gas production fields. Ronald Allen Zimmerman II, 53, Magna engineering specialist; wife, Ellen Ruth Gumaelius Zimmerman. To download media files, please first review and agree to the Terms of Use. 2021 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. Wilbert Semende, 33, Cottco Zimbabwe branch buyer; wife, Alice Kamufunga Semende. Central America Area Presidency, effective August 1, 2023. They are the parents of four children. Presidency of the North America Southwest Area. The changes affect the Presidency of the Seventy and area presidencies. Matthew Thomas Badell, 50, US Army lieutenant colonel; wife, Ratry Rakchhat Badell. They care for stake members with love, helping them become true followers of Jesus Christ. To download all photos or videos related to this article, select the links at the bottom of each section. 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. Elder Bck is an Area Seventy. The area seventy who had been serving as the second counselor in the Europe East Area was designated an assistant to the Europe North Area presidency, specifically overseeing Ukraine and Moldova, which will be separate from a specific area at the current time. . The Presidency of the Seventy effective August 2021. . PROVO UTAH BONNEVILLE STAKE: (May 23, 2021) President Stephen Andrew Breinholt, 50, Temple Square performances coordinator; succeeding Joseph A. Haughey; wife, Stephanie Ann Foster Breinholt. 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). Following is a list of newly created stakes and stake presidencies of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from around the world. The Prophet Receives the Gandhi-King-Mandela Peace Prize, When reporting about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please use the complete name of the Church in the first reference. A new stake has been created from the Indianapolis Indiana North, Indianapolis Indian West and Lafayette Indiana stakes. Area Presidency Assignments. The Asia Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder Kelly R. Johnson, first counselor; Elder Benjamin M. Z. Tai, president; and Elder Michael John U. Teh, second counselor. Pacific Area Presidency, effective August 1, 2023. Area leadership assignments have been announced by the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Counselors Josaf da Silva Messias, 50, English professor; wife, Miraci Volpato Messias. Area Plan North America Central Download PDF version of the Area Plan. U=Temples Under Construction He married Shawna Lee Adamson in April 1987. Counselors Brett Trenton Muse, 56, physician; wife, Diane Wolfe Muse. During his career, he worked for Esso . [10], As of April 2022, the church has 17 areas outside North America and six areas inside North America, for a total of 23. You are now leaving a website maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Area Presidencies were first created in the 1980s . The changes affect the Presidency of the Seventy and area presidencies. Central America Guatemala City, Guatemala. The North America Central Area Presidency for 2022-2023, from left to right: Elder Arnulfo Valenzuela, first counselor; Elder Chi Hong (Sam) Wong, president; and Elder Randall K. Bennett, second counselor. Counselors Edward Cary Garcia Revillo, 44, IQE8 account manager; wife, Arlyn Valdemoza Almacen Revillo. With realignment and addition of a third Europe area, the Church now has 23 total areas six that cover the United States and Canada and the remaining 17 outside of those two North American countries. Counselors William Hoover Bryan, 52, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP partner; wife, Jennifer Slack Bryan. NOTE: When a new stake is created or a new stake presidency is called in an existing stake, leaders are given time to report the changes and provide brief biographical information for each member of the stake presidency. All rights reserved. The linked site has its own terms of use, privacy policies, and security practices that differ from those on our website. Washington, DC Primary and . Beginning in 1984, the Church established areas to direct the work in geographic locations. The Africa Central Area Presidency for 2022-2023, from left to right: Elder Thierry K. Mutombo, first counselor; Elder Matthew L. Carpenter, president; and Elder Ian S. Arden, second counselor. North America West . The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the Church's 2023-2024 area leadership assignments. Area Presidencies were first created in the 1980s when the growth of the Church made it impractical for the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to respond directly to the unique needs of the many areas of a growing worldwide Church. 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. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You are about to access Constant Contacts (http://visitor.constantcontact.com). The Presidency of the Seventy: Top from left to right are Elder Patrick Kearon, Elder Carl B. Cook, Elder Jose A. Teixeira and Elder Carlos A. Godoy. The Churchs Middle East/Africa North Area is administered from headquarters. In that year, the church eliminated these presidencies for areas located in the United States and Canada, which were all then placed under the direct supervision of a member of the Presidency of the Seventy, thus freeing more general authorities from specific area assignments. Pictured top from left to right are Patrick Kearon, Carl B. Cook, Jose A. Teixeira, and Carlos A. Godoy. The Africa South Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder Marcos A. Aidukaitis, first counselor; Elder Edward Dube, president; and Elder Denelson Silva, second counselor.

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