Download a photo or video by clicking or tapping on it. Area presidencies consist of a president and two counselors who operate from area offices in each assigned area. Taniela Biu Wakolo was born in Lomaloma, Lau, Fiji on June 25, 1967. He has been employed in healthcare administration as co-founder and president of Advanced Health Care Corporation beginning in December 2000. MAR DEL PLATA ARGENTINA NORTH STAKE: (May 16, 2021) President Manuel Alejandro Muoz, 45, General Directorate of Culture and Education Province of Buenos Aires professor; succeeding Elisa Edith Cufre Muoz. The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced changes in the Church's area leadership assignments, which will become effective on Aug. 1. With the changes in Europe, the church now has five area seventies serving in area presidencies. The Churchs Middle East/Africa North Area is administered from headquarters. The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the Church's 2022-2023 area leadership assignments and the creation of a third area in Europe. The three Europe areas will be as follows: At this time, Ukraine and Moldova will beseparate andoverseen byElder Kyrylo Pokhylko in hisroleas an Assistant to the Europe North Area Presidency. He is currently serving as a member of the Pacific Area Presidency. The North America Northeast Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder Vaiangina Sikahema, first counselor; Elder Allen D. Haynie, president; and Elder Mathias Held, second counselor. General Authority Seventies, Area Seventies and general officers The North America West Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder Gary B. Sabin, First Counselor; Elder Mark A. Bragg, President; and Elder Adeyinka A. Ojediran, Second Counselor. IVINS UTAH STAKE: (May 23, 2021) President Dennis Smith Mehr, 49, IHC Health Services Inc. senior practice succeeding Kevin M. Smith; wife, Stacie Jo Harker Mehr. Bottom row are Brent H. Nielson, Paul V. Johnson and S. Mark Palmer. By referring or linking you to this website, we do not endorse or guarantee this content, products, or services offered. The North America Southwest Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder Jose L. Alonso, first counselor; Elder Evan A. Schmutz, president; and Elder Michael A. Dunn, second counselor. Pictured top from left to right are Patrick Kearon, Carl B. Cook, Jose A. Teixeira, and Carlos A. Godoy. Gustavo Arturo Santiago Rodrguez, 38, Grupo Herdez demand planning coordinator; wife, Estrella de Santiago Cruz. In April 2023 general conference, five new General Authority Seventies were sustained; a new Young Women general presidency was sustained and a change . All rights reserved. This enabled the Presidency of the Seventy to more fully assist the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in their duties, and to fill other assignments as needed.[6]. FISHERS INDIANA STAKE: (April 11, 2021) President Ryan A Robinson, 46, Eli Lilly & Company strategic business partner; wife, Heidi Young Robinson. By referring or linking you to this website, we do not endorse or guarantee this content, products, or services offered. Copyright 2021 Deseret News Publishing Company. Beginning in 1984, the Church established areas to direct the work in geographic locations. Kyrylo Pokhylko, a Ukrainian area seventy and assistant to the presidency of the Europe North Area has responsibility for the work of the church in those nations. . The Marikina Philippines East Stake, which consists of the Bagong Nayon, Cogeo, Marikina 6th, Sumulong 1st and Sumulong 2nd wards, was created by Elder Taniela B. Wakolo, General Authority Seventy, and Elder Ernesto A. Deyro Jr., an Area Seventy. O=Operating Temples (includes temporary closures) Areas in the United States and Canada are administered from Church headquarters in Salt Lake City, as is the Middle East/Africa North Area. At the time of his call, he was serving as president of the Arkansas Little Rock Mission. The presidency has been serving together since August 2021. IVINS UTAH STAKE: (May 23, 2021) President Dennis Smith Mehr, 49, IHC Health Services Inc. senior practice succeeding Kevin M. Smith; wife, Stacie Jo Harker Mehr. Pictured top from left to right are Patrick Kearon, Carl B. Cook, Jose A. Teixeira, and Carlos A. Godoy. The Utah Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shared the following message with Church leaders in Utah on April 8, 2021. S. Mark Palmer. General Church Leadership - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The area presidencies for the United States and Canada will work from Church headquarters; area presidencies outside of the United States and Canada operate from area offices in each assigned area. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Africa South Area Presidency for 2023-2024, from left to right: Elder Marcos A. Aidukaitis, First Counselor; Elder Edward Dube, President; and Elder Denelson Silva, Second Counselor. The work of each Area Seventy is generally limited to the area where he serves. You are about to access Constant Contacts (http://visitor.constantcontact.com). General Resources. The area presidency changes will become effective Aug. 1. Areas of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints outside US and Canada. 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