‪‪The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints‬, ‪Russell M. Nelson‬, ‪Thomas S. Monson‬, ‪First Presidency‬, ‪Quorum of the Twelve Apostles‬,

Chief executive Russell M. Nelson, 93, has been known as and set apart by the Quorum of the 12 Apostles as the Seventeenth president of The Cathedral of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Team.

The statement came during a global transmitted Wednesday to individuals the church and press. As the mature apostle, Nelson followed the custom of becoming the next Prophet, Seer and Revelator and Chief executive of the LDS Cathedral. Nelson is successful Chief executive Johnson S. Monson, who died Jan. 2, 2018.

Members will maintain him in a unique serious set up organized during the Apr common meeting.

Reorganization of the church's First Obama administration was also declared by Older D. Simon Christofferson in the annex of the Sodium Pond Forehead. The First Obama administration now contains Chief executive Dallin H. Trees, 85, as newly-called first consultant and Chief executive Gretchen B. Eyring, 84, is the second consultant. Older Slimmer F. Uchtdorf, no more in the First Obama administration, will keep providing in church management as an apostle. M. Russell Ballard, 89, will provide as Chief executive of the Quorum of the 12 Apostles.

“I know his passion for those, I know of his knowledge,” Brees said Wednesday. “I experience blessed to be known as-as a consultant to Chief executive Nelson in the First Obama administration. I think blessed to operate together with Chief executive Gretchen B. Eyring. … I delight in to be capable of giving my complete initiatives to keep observe of Jesus Christ and announce the fact of His renewed gospel.”

Nelson has known as-as a part of the Quorum of the 12 on Apr 7, 1984, and was known as president of that quorum on This summer 15, 2015.

Whether in his plan his God or to his fellowman, Nelson has always been fascinated by the center.

He is a well-known thoracic physician that has trained in The state of Utah and at three colleges in Chinese suppliers. He talks proficient Mandarin, according to his bio.

From 1951-1953, Nelson provided as a leader in the Military Healthcare Corps during the Japanese War.

Church service

Prior to providing in the Quorum of the 12, Nelson provided Common Chief executive of the Weekend University and as a local association and share president of The state of Utah Bonneville Stake.

He was known as-as an apostle to start Southern European nations to the cathedral and its missionary perform. With Chief executive Johnson S. Monson, he had achievements starting several communist nations.

Nelson journeyed with Monson and Chief executive Slimmer F. Uchtdorf, second consultant in the First Obama administration, for the commitment of the Kiev Ukraine Forehead Aug. 29, 2010. It was the church’s first temple in the former Communist Partnership.

He is indexed by Who’s Who in the Globe, Who’s Who in The united states, and Who’s Who in Religious beliefs.

Professional life

Nelson obtained his B.A. and M.D. levels from the School of Situations of Utah (1945, 47). Honorary scholastic cultures consist of Phi Try out Kappa and Leader Omega Leader, according to his cathedral bio.

He provided his residence in surgery treatment at Boston Common Medical center in Boston and at the School of New York, where he was granted his Ph.D. Degree in 1954. He also obtained honorary levels of Physician of Technology from Brigham Young School in 1970, Physician of Healthcare Technology from Situations of Utah Condition School in 1989, and Physician of Gentle Letters from Snow College in 1994.

He was a lecturer of surgery treatment and home of the Thoracic Surgery Residency at the School of Situations of Utah and chair of the Division of Thoracic surgery treatment at LDS Medical center in Salt Lake City.

He has written several publications and chapters in medical textbooks. He has spoken publicly throughout the United States and in many other nations prior to being called as a standard authority in the cathedral.

According to his bio, he is the recipient of a host of prizes and prizes. They include; the Recognized Graduates Prize, School of Utah; the Center of Gold Prize from the America Center Association; a quotation for International Service from the America Center Association; and the Golden Plate Prize, presented by the America Academy of Achievement.

He has been granted honorary professorships from three universities in the People’s Republic of China. Nelson has provided as chief executive of the Society for Vascular Surgery, a home of the America Board of Thoracic Surgery, chair of the Council on Cardiovascular Surgery for the America Center Organization, and chief executive of the Situations of Utah Condition Healthcare Organization.

Family

Nelson has created September. 9, 1924 in Sodium Pond Town to Marion C. and Edna Anderson Nelson.

He wedded Dantzel White-colored Aug. 31, 1945. They have 10 kids, nine kids, and one son. Dantzel approved away Feb. 12, 2005. Older Nelson wedded Wendy L. Watson on Apr 6, 2006.

According to biographical details, Watson, initially of Raymond, Alberta, North America, is the little girl of Leonard Bob and Laura McLean Watson. She was a lecturer of the wedding and close relatives treatment in the University of Family Lifestyle at Brigham Younger University (BYU) and outdated May 1, 2006. She obtained her R.N. in Calgary, Alberta, North America, her B.A. from the University of Hawaii islands in Honolulu, her M.Sc. from BYU, and her Ph.D. from the University of Calgary. She provided as the seat of BYU Women’s Meeting for 1999 and 2000, and is the writer of several guides and details regarding CD, such as "Rock Strong Relationships" and "Things Are Not Always as They Appear."