NEWPORT NEWS VIRGINIA STAKE: (Jan. 31, 2021) President Evan James Criddle, 44, William & Mary Law School law professor; succeeding Michael T. Hamilton; wife, Anika Joy Olson Criddle. because of their humility . Strange how the CHI bans stake presidents from doing the same thing. SALVADOR BRAZIL LIBERDADE STAKE: (Dec. 13, 2020) President Roberto Gomes de Jesus, 57, Government of the State of Bahia retired public official; succeeding Fernando de Carvalho Gomes; wife, Sonia Silva Ferreira da Silva Jesus. David Scott Gilliat, 50, Ascentec Engineering partner, member; wife, Heather Tippetts Gilliat. Speak with your stake presidency if you would like one called. In our stake years ago the new Stake President wasnt on any of the lists and so the two GAs had to start interviewing people and they found the one who served wonderfully. JUAYUA EL SALVADOR STAKE: (Nov. 22, 2020) President Josue Miguel Rodriguez Ayala, 29, Foton El Salvador, Guatemala project supervisor; succeeding Donny E. Solis Godinez; wife, Andrea de los Angeles Mancia de Rodriguez. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson wears many hats. 30 years ago on my mission in Argentina I heard Elder Perry share an experience of how he felt a shock go up his arm when he shook the hand of the man he eventually called to be a stake president on oe such visit to reorganize a stake. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Thomas Edward Cottle, 46, Web Designers owner; wife, Laura Elisabeth Jones Cottle. Lorian Sister Amy A. Wright enters new Primary call with years experience, perspective and emphasis on childrens relationship with the Savior, Episode 91: Managing Director of the Church History Department Matt Grow on the importance of celebrating past and present pioneers, From donating essentials to making pierogies, western Canada welcomes Ukrainian refugees, Learn about the new Madrid Spain Temple president and matron. ST GEORGE UTAH HIDDEN VALLEY STAKE: (May 1, 2022) President Randall James McCook, 46, McCook Sales Inc. sales representative; wife, Kathleen Michelle Carrillo McCook. Counselors Boyce-Loveday Uchechukwu Nwankpa, 41, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints project manager; wife, Cherechi Ihesiene Boyce-Loveday Nwankpa. I guess Im not meaning to make this a fight issue. And his rivals have yet to signal . The divisive leader has dodged questions about his health, age, and financial practices, and is now tasked with uniting the country after a historically divisive election and ongoing security turmoil. Counselors Scott Gilbert Mitton, 57, Vectra Visual general manager; wife, Tiffany Gayle Hansen Mitton. If anyone ever gets a chance to talk to a visiting authority, or has a husband who gets to, it might be something to ask- if its possible to include RS presidents at least, in the process, to give women a voice. But this process just highlights for me how little hierarchical authority makes sense in this case. I always wondered how the process worked. Kenneth Paul Collins, 54, Fullerton College professor; wife, Wendy Decker Collins. Overall, I like the process. Still, I recognize that I cant prove that, so I can accept the possibility of your argument. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. Shane Fitzsimmons Ropata, 52, Queensland Department of Education and Training senior software developer; wife, Margaret Matenga Ropata. But what stood out to me is that a visiting GA does not just show up and expect the spirit to point out the new President. The Ogden Utah Temple is the 14th dedicated temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints currently in operation. MPINSTIN GHANA STAKE: (April 24, 2022) President Kwesi Wisdom Tetteh, 42, Quality Systems Ltd. operations manager; succeeding Peter Tettehh Dzikpe; wife, Philomina Ghamli Tetteh. I have had a farmer who was just making it by as a stake pres and my parents recently released stake pres was a newspaper reporter who was very middle class. Kenley Earl Brinkerhoff, 53, Intermountain Healthcare IT director; wife, Amy Vowles Brinkerhoff. First, if life is a test, then I hardly see the value of revelation. Lorian, if you are not a member, why do you spend so much time on LDS blogs? SALEM UTAH STAKE: (Jan. 31, 2021) President Steven Royal Griffiths, 58, BYU facilities engineer; succeeding David V. Clare; wife, Gina Morley Griffiths. So knowing their occupation helps them to figure out the rich potential SPs. What do you hope to achieve? If we cant handle criticism from our friends, theres something really wrong with us. WEISER IDAHO STAKE: (Feb. 21, 2021) President Travis Vaughn Youngberg, 46, USDA/NRCS state agronomist; succeeding J. Timothy Erhard; wife, Aryn Petersen Younberg. But if you really want to make it all about you and what you assume are my motivations, thats fine. BLACKFOOT IDAHO STAKE: (May 15, 2022) President Dan Earl Robinson, 48, Bingham Memorial Hospital foot and ankle surgeon; succeeding William J. Sponenburgh; wife, Brigit Summers Robinson. MAPLETON UTAH STAKE: (Jan. 10, 2021) President Curtis Oran Flake, 49, Waste Services, LLC president; succeeding Scott D. Sommerfeldt; wife, Emily Fawson Flake. Therefore, such events, transactions, and items are not taxable. Press J to jump to the feed. A new stake has been created from the Ohafia Nigeria District. I have been in interviews in the past were the specific purpose of the interview was to screen potential Bishops. Martin Miguel Diaz, 50, Ministry of Education teacher; wife, Angela Mercedes Pintos Diaz. An agreement between Britain and the European Union over post-Brexit trade rules in Northern Ireland appears imminent. Who would make the time it takes. GUAYAQUIL ECUADOR PUERTO NUEVO STAKE: (Nov. 29, 2020) President Mario Ricardo Olvera Tomal, 35, MBM Consulting president, shareholder; succeeding Jose Antonioio Lopez Galindo; wife, Valeria Faviola Murillo Intriago de Olvera. Conway lawyer Jared McKinney has been chosen to serve as president of the North Little Rock Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. GAs clearly their homework when making callings for the same reason that people go to the doctor when they are sick and dont rely solely on prayer to solve their problems. Trent Joseph Perry, 43, Scientia Vascular manager of automation; wife, Lichelle Anderson Perry. The interviews, background checks, etc are all there is to go on to make sure that willing and capable people are called to the appropriate positions. Fixing the so-called Northern Ireland protocol is seen as crucial by political leaders in Belfast and London, as well as Brussels and even Washington. The process of electing a pope begins as soon as the current pope dies. come ye to the waters CENTRAL POINT OREGON STAKE: (Jan. 31, 2021) President Patrick Ryan Hungerford, 46, Rogue Valley Physicians physician and endocrinologist; succeeding Kelly E Thompson; wife, Rebecca Walton Hungerford. My 2 cents: I dont know that the Lord cares most times whether Bro. We all have one. shareholder; wife, Jill Thurston Hardman. Ltd. southern region manager; succeeding Lazarus Chigede; wife, Natasha Barbra Mutale Chitiyo. We provide the link to this third party's website solely as a convenience to you. Here are three areas at stake in the compromise: - Northern Ireland -. He was instrumental in negotiating the construction of the Panama Canal, linking the east and the west. Style Guide Note:When reporting about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please use the complete name of the Church in the first reference. Maxwell Acheampong, 44, University of Education Winneba lecturer; wife, Agyeiwaa Abigail Opoku Acheampong. You are about to access Constant Contacts (http://visitor.constantcontact.com). I hope Im saying that in the nicest possible way. If we cant separate Gods effort from our own, how can we say that God had anything to do with it? Ifiok Udofot Umoren, 39, Akwa Ibom State Government, Nigeria, subject teacher and compound master; wife, Victoria Essien Udofia Ifiok Umoren. It seems like all you ever talk about is lesbianism and feminism, all on LDS blogs. Counselors Tracy David Magnesen, 50, Southwest Foot & Ankle podiatrist; wife, Caryn Lynn Garrow Magnesen. Michael Kay Berry, 45, Net Worth Advisory Group certified financial planner; wife, Amy Ruth Christensen Berry. The other two names I had on the list were called as his new counselors. The stake president is the one ultimately responsible for decisions made, but the stake presidency is to act as a unified quorum when decisions are made and actions taken. Counselors Matthew Steven Hammond, 49, Trellix director of consulting; wife, Rachel Mecham Hammond. She flouted the judge's order, and she makes the whole enterprise down there in Georgia look like it's a, you know - Trump called it a kangaroo court," McCarthy said. 10 Most Powerful Families It is essential to the spiritual power of a stake. Counselors Steven Scott Merrill, 58, self-employed business owner; wife, Kris Nielsen Merrill. Counselors Claudio Cesar Ulloa Veas, 45, Puerto Coronel S.A. maintenance coordinator; wife, Paola Andrea Suazo Troco. If it succeeds, it could open a warmer chapter in Britain-E.U. I was talking to my Mister about this last night, and his comment was, huh, Ive never thought about that before. I must simply reply: Here comes Henry with his anti-feminist rantings. Henry said: Here comes Lorian with her feminist rantings. Counselors James Groberg Blair, 52, Fusion Ed CEO; wife, Traci Hall Blair. Counselors Darwin Hill Thompson, 64, Golden Spike Electric owner; wife, Laurie Griffin Thompson. GILBERT ARIZONA SEVILLE STAKE: (Feb. 14, 2021) President Ethan Andrew Willis, 46, Shine Solar partner and executive board member, Growth.com managing partner and Roundsquare Companies chief executive officer; succeeding Brian J. Holmes; wife, Ashley Brooke Peterson Willis. @16-God expects his servants to do his will and their homework. WHITTIER CALIFORNIA STAKE: (Jan. 10, 2021) President Craig Stewart Bingham, 59, Johnson-Peltier Electric vice president; succeeding R. Wyatt Powell; wife, Deborah Anne Baker Bingham. Youre way ahead of me. To download media files, please first review and agree to the Terms of Use. As a friend of mine pointed out, though, this just points up another way in which women in the church have no voice in the process. MESA ARIZONA SKYLINE STAKE: (Jan. 17, 2021) President Jonathan Rosell Ballard, 39, JPMorgan Chase Bank vice president, assistant general counsel; succeeding Jeffrey R. Decker; wife, LeAnne Alden Seebach Ballard. Counselors Brent Jay Wiscombe, 57, Liberty Press production manager; wife, Emily Karen Thorn Wiscombe. Sione Tupou Toutai, 48, plantation employee; wife, Loka Loumoni Palu Toutai. A stake president visits an elderly woman. Counselors Jorge Emmanuel Vilches, 32, administrative employee; wife, Vivianaa Estefania Reyes Vilches. By referring or linking you to this website, we do not endorse or guarantee this content, products, or services offered. We all have one.*. He asked how my father was doing, and we made small talk about mutual acquaintances. Kasonga Marcel-Richard Muanza, 34, Social Fund of the Republic in Partnership with the World Bank consultant team leader; wife, Kasonga Josline Tshilemba. I hope I am asking this in the nicest possible way.. Counselors Bruce Vernon Dent, 52, Intermountain Healthcare HR director; wife, Kristen Dursteler Dent. LONGMONT COLORADO STAKE: (Feb. 21, 2021) President Craig Kenneth Copple, 42, Pfizer Inc. sales manager; succeeding Jarom L. John; wife, Audrie Marie Young Copple. Are we to assume that the GA picks the counselors, or does the Stake President pick them? Damon Larry Johnson, 43, Seminaries and Institutes region director; wife, Rebecca Ellen Thomas Johnson. Counselors Nicholas Andrew Davis, 33, Seminaries and Institutes of Religion seminary instructor; wife, Danielle Doutre Davis. AKAMKPA NIGERIA STAKE: (June 12, 2022) President Ambrose Mbia Bawan, 38, Cross River College of Education lecturer; wife, Jennifer Ezinne Onuoha Mbia Bawan. those that did belong to the church of God For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online Style Guide. And his rivals have yet to signal that they accept the legitimacy of the election.. Suffice to say, the glass is not looking half full as Bola Tinubu, a former accountant and politician for more than 30 years, prepares to take the reins of Africa's . Including those I once held as spiritual experiences. It seems to me that the GA does their best to get as much information as possible, and then makes a guess based on their best perception of the information. Counselors Kenneth Troy Hall, 54, Southern Utah University Business School associate dean and Whiebridge Pet Brands board member and investor; wife, Dianna McConkie Hall. So much for being called from on high. Jason Merril Nelson, 49, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family Services manager of administration; wife, Heather Jewel Larsen Nelson. It was originally built with a modern, single-spire design very similar to the Provo Utah Temple. Ltd. head of operations; wife, Potia Mutototwa Chigede. APODACA MXICO STAKE:(Jan. 8, 2023) President Jos Pedro Salinas Alvarez, 45, welfare and self-reliance manager; succeeding Ramon Garza Martinez; wife, Elizabeth de Salinas Vidal. Counselors John Edward Gerth, 61, Scholzen Products sales; wife, Julie Ann Syndergaard Gerth. A stake president oversees a group of congregations in a geographical area. TIJUANA MXICO STAKE: (Feb. 7, 2021) President Ernesto Guerrero Ortega, 48, Flex Medical senior director of engineering; succeeding David Salinas Santacruz; wife, Sara Luca de Guerrero Garca. Weston Eugene Spencer, 49, Alpine Pediatrics pediatrician; wife, Emily Sarah Clark Spencer. You have to have someone who can devote a lot of time and who will devote the time. ABUJA, Nigeria -- The newly elected president of Nigeria is the first person chosen to lead the country with less than 50% of the vote. But the president and vice president are not elected directly by citizens. Juan Cigarroa Aveytia, 56, Walmart Vision Center manager; wife, Tarcila Leonor Cigarroa Estrada Paez. Only those who are wealthy are fitting to be a stake president, as we all know wealth indicates righteousness. GIG HARBOR WASHINGTON STAKE: (Feb. 21, 2021) President Stephen Rey Morgan, 52, Seminaries and Institutes employee; succeeding Darrin J. Kasteler; wife, Amanda Kay Pratt Morgan. If you would like to stay on the page you are viewing please click Cancel. ALPINE UTAH NORTH STAKE: (June 5, 2022) President Grant Garrard Beckwith, 48, American Heritage School head of school; succeeding Gregory A. Henderson; wife, Candice Zirkle Beckwith. The LDS leader in Massachusetts, called the "stake president," was a Harvard-trained physician, Dr. Gordon Williams, and he counseled Sheldon to follow her doctor's advice to terminate the pregnancy and protect her own life, so that she could continue caring for her four living children. Ha!!! I obviously dont think that this inspiration really occurs, as something spiritual external to the observor. When reporting about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please use the complete name of the Church in the first reference. Very interesting. Daniel Torrentera Sanchez, 29, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Seminaries and Institutes coordinator; wife, Adriana Mejia Garcia. Wednesday, January 13, 2021 2021 Elections in Latin America: A Preview By Chase Harrison , Katie Hopkins , Luisa Horwitz and Holly K. Sonneland Nine Latin American countries hold elections this year, with fiveChile, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Peruselecting presidents. David Daniel Tirado Neyra, 33, Faalcon Management Partners senior consultant; wife, Karen Priscila Sanchez Delgado. What do you hope to achieve? Counselors Jeffrey Anderson Dana, 54, Prolean Wellness LLC owner; wife, Celeste Flake Dana. I doubt God expects the 70 to go into an area where they dont know anyone and sit back and just pray and God says okay call Steve Sherbenovich to be the Stake President. Counselors Sami Sisimaile Vaitaki, 49, Weather Climate Observation assistant forecaster; wife, Seini Mahe Vaitaki. KAYSVILLE UTAH SOUTH STAKE: (Feb. 21, 2021) President Karl Thomas Larsen, 53, L3Harris Technologies program manager; succeeding Jeffory I. Taylor; wife, Jeri Marie Baker Larsen. Stake Disability Specialist Stakes are not required to call a stake disability specialist. Delegate your duties to these leaders, noting they should always work under your direction. Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) will leave Congress in June to take over as the president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation, his office announced on Tuesday. I love the women at FMH, but Im just curious why they are piling on here and never comment on any other post. President J. Reuben Clark, Jr. famously taught that in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints it is not where you serve but how. James Daniel Turley, 62, retired; wife, Merrilee Sue Ferrin Turley. The 1932 election was the first held during the Great Depression, and it represented a dramatic shift in the political alignment of the country. Jorge Antonio Alvarez Alvarez, 48, Cerro Nevado electrical supervisor; wife, Maria Patricia de Alvarez Gomez Saldaa. I acknowledge that there seems to be somewhat of a penchant for wealthy leaders, however I can also point to specific Stake Presidents who were far cries from the wealthiest eligible leaders in my Stake(s). Joo Carlos Duarte de Souza, 35, Electrocontrol Engineering and Representations production supervisor; wife, Giovana Oliveira Rodrigues Duarte de Souza. He's an A-list actor. An impeached president can be convicted and removed from office __________. I dont think youre adding much to this particular conversation about church leadership, however, by turning it into a little ad hominem-fest, so Ill try to refrain from responding to future jibes from you on this thread. Kerry U Kunzler, 52, self-employed business owner; wife, Racheale Hupp Kunzler. and he that hath no money Gerardo Caldern Snchez, 34, Secretara de Turismo de Oaxaca office assistant; wife, Andrea Manuela Ramirez Contreras. And he's hailed as a power broker, instrumental in helping President Buhari come to power, and now believes it's his moment. ACCRA GHANA LATERBIOKORSHIE STAKE: (May 15, 2022) President Seth Frimpong Kwasi Adjei, 36, Ghana Health Service public health specialist; succeeding Ignatius K. Baidoo; wife, Gloria Adwoa Dadzie Adjei.