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Presidency of the Seventy

The Presidency of the Seventy is a group of seven General Authority Seventies called as presidents by the First Presidency to preside over all members of the Seventy. One of the seven presidents is chosen to preside over the other six (see Doctrine and Covenants 107:93–94). They act under the keys and direction of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

The Presidency of the Seventy oversees the work of the Seventy and assists the Quorum of the Twelve in their work throughout the world. This work includes travelling to teach the gospel of Jesus Christ; administering missionary, temple, family history, humanitarian, and other efforts; meeting with Church members and missionaries; organizing Church units; working and counselling with local Church leaders; and many other responsibilities.

The current Presidency of the Seventy are Carl B. CookJosé A. TeixeiraS. Mark PalmerMarcus B. Nash, Michael T. RingwoodArnulfo Valenzuela and Edward Dube.

09/11/2024

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