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Russell Marion Nelson Sr. (born September 9, 1924) is an American religious leader and retired surgeon who is the 17th and current president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
Apr 10, 2024 · Russell M. Nelson was sustained and set apart as the 17th president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, January 14, 2018, in the upper room of the Salt Lake Temple. Personal Life. Born September 9, 1924, President Nelson is the son of Marion C. and Edna Anderson Nelson.
Sep 8, 2023 · President Russell M. Nelson — who turns 99 on Sept. 9 — was set apart as the 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Jan. 14, 2018, after serving 34 years in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He was a world-renowned heart surgeon and medical researcher before entering full-time Church service in 1984.
Apr 14, 2022 · President Russell M. Nelson is now the oldest President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. At 97 years, seven months and six days old on April 14, 2022, he surpasses President Gordon B. Hinckley.
Jan 18, 2024 · The leader of 17 million Latter-day Saints worldwide, President Nelson has traveled to 35 nations, changed Church organization, utilized technology, led the Church through a pandemic, issued historic invitations and built bridges of understanding. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his counselors ...
Jan 16, 2018 · In the fall of 1965, Russell M. Nelson—a surgeon and Salt Lake City stake president—made several trips to Illinois to look into an attractive and generous offer to head cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at the University of Chicago.
October 2022 general conference. Overcome the World and Find Rest. By President Russell M. Nelson. President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Find rest from the intensity, uncertainty, and anguish of this world by overcoming the world through your covenants with God.
