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Dallin Harris Oaks (born August 12, 1932) is an American religious leader and former jurist and academic who since 2018 has been the first counselor in the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He was called as a member of the church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1984.
Jan 14, 2018 · Last Updated On 10 Apr 2024. Dallin H. Oaks was sustained and set apart as first counselor in the First Presidency and president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, January 14, 2018.
Feb 2, 2018 · After a lifetime of Church service, President Dallin H. Oaks has accepted the call to serve as the First Counselor to President Russell M. Nelson. Learn more about his upbringing, education, career, and Church leadership.
Jan 25, 2018 · Nearly 34 years after being called to serve as an Apostle, President Dallin H. Oaks has responded again to a prophet’s call to serve, this time as the first counselor in the First Presidency. Deseret News
By President Dallin H. Oaks First Counselor in the First Presidency Jesus Christ has done everything that is essential for our journey through mortality toward the destiny outlined in the plan of our Heavenly Father.
President Dallin H. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency and president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, has served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since May 1984.
Feb 28, 2021 · In 1984, President Dallin H. Oaks was serving as a Utah Supreme Court justice and pondering and praying about decisions that could act as steppingstones to the U.S. Supreme Court. Despite his diligent seeking for answers, he could not get a spiritual confirmation about becoming a federal judge.
