President Russel M. Nelson September 9, 1924 – September 27, 2025

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Russell M. Nelson was sustained and set apart as the 17th president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, January 14, 2018, in the upper room of the Salt Lake Temple. President Nelson has held numerous positions of responsibility in the Church. He served as stake president of the Bonneville Stake from 1964 to June 1971, when he was called as general president of the Sunday School. Prior to his call to the Quorum of the Twelve, he was serving as a Regional Representative assigned to the Kearns, Utah Region.

  1. Funeral Services for President Russell Marion Nelson

    10/09/2025 ·  Bonus

    Funeral Services for President Russell Marion Nelson

    With sorrow, we announce that Russell M. Nelson, beloved President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away peacefully shortly after 10 p.m. MDT today at his home in Salt Lake City. He was 101 - the oldest president in the history of the Church. President Nelson was called as an Apostle on April 7, 1984. He became the leader of the Church on January 14, 2018. His time as prophet will forever be remembered as one of global ministry (he visited 32 countries and U.S. territories), increased temple construction (he announced 200 new temples), and profound change. Beginning in the April 2018 general conference, in which he was sustained as president of the Church, the prophet began introducing frequent adjustments designed to help the Saints minister more like Jesus Christ and better emphasize the centrality of the Savior of the world in all the Church does. Later sections of this obituary provide a detailed accounting of his travels as president and the many changes he implemented.

    1h 25m

  2. 10/08/2025 ·  Bonus

    A Tribute to President Russell Marion Nelson

    September 9, 1924 - September 27, 2025 A broadcast to celebrate the life of President Russell M. Nelson. Speakers include members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Presidency of the Seventy, and Primary General Presidency. Music provided by The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.

    1h 3m

  3. 04/15/2025

    Confidence in the Presence of God

    By President Russell M. Nelson President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints As we diligently seek to have charity and virtue fill our lives, our confidence in approaching God will increase.

    12 min

  4. 09/18/2024

    Special Witnesses of Christ – President Russell M. Nelson

    President Russell M. Nelson shares his testimony of the reality of Jesus Christ and the power of His Atonement.

    6 min

  5. 09/18/2024

    The Peace and Hope of Easter

    President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shares a story illustrating how to find peace in troubling times and circumstances and invites all to join the Easter broadcast of general conference.

    5 min

  6. 09/18/2024

    #HearHim: President Nelson Invites Us to Hear the Voice of The Lord

    Why does Heavenly Father ask us to listen to his son, Jesus Christ? President Russell M. Nelson introduces #HearHim, which invites us to explore how we listen to and follow our Savior.

    3 min

  7. 09/18/2024

    President Russell M. Nelson on the Healing Power of Gratitude​

    In his 96 years, President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has seen many trials. But he says there's a simple remedy to help us find joy in hard times—gratitude.

    12 min

  8. 09/16/2024

    Rejoice in the Gift of Priesthood Keys

    By President Russel M. Nelson President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints April 2024 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

    19 min
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Russell M. Nelson was sustained and set apart as the 17th president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, January 14, 2018, in the upper room of the Salt Lake Temple. President Nelson has held numerous positions of responsibility in the Church. He served as stake president of the Bonneville Stake from 1964 to June 1971, when he was called as general president of the Sunday School. Prior to his call to the Quorum of the Twelve, he was serving as a Regional Representative assigned to the Kearns, Utah Region.

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