russell m. nelson was the oldest apostle in the lds church.
russell m. nelson was the oldest apostle in the lds church.
who is the oldest apostle in the lds church?
russell m. nelson
by far the largest of the sects, with membership in the millions, the lds church continues to be led by brigham young's successors. young reorganized the first presidency in 1847, and the first presidency and the quorum of the twelve apostles have continued the same succession pattern: when the prophet dies, the senior apostle becomes the head of the lds church. as of january 2018, russell m. nelson is the church president. among other things, the lds church has become known for its proselyting and humanitarian work worldwide.









































section::::the latter day saint movement today.:denominations.:community of christ.
history of the latter day saint movement
bullet::::- robert d. hales – apostle of the lds church (1994–)









































bullet::::- gordon b. hinckley – president of the lds church (1995–2008)









































bullet::::- elaine l. jack – president of the relief society of the lds church (1990–1997)









































bullet::::- truman g. madsen – longtime byu religion professor and author









































bullet::::- neal a. maxwell – apostle of the lds church (1981–2004); lds writer









































bullet::::- bruce r. mcconkie – apostle of the lds church (1981–2004); lds author









































bullet::::- david o. mckay – president of the lds church (1951–1970)









































bullet::::- coleen k. menlove – president of the primary organization of the lds church (1999–2005)
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