President Russell M. Nelson is the current president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Here are some key details about him:
📜 Basic Information
Full Name: Russell Marion Nelson
Date of Birth: September 9, 1924 (currently 101 years old in 2025)
Position: 17th President of the LDS Church (since January 14, 2018)
Predecessor: Thomas S. Monson
👨⚕️ Background
Before becoming a religious leader, President Nelson was a world-renowned heart surgeon and medical researcher.
He was part of the pioneering team that developed open-heart surgery techniques.
Earned his M.D. from the University of Utah and later a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota.
🙏 Church Leadership
Became a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1984.
As president, he is regarded by church members as a prophet, seer, and revelator.
His leadership has focused on:
Strengthening personal revelation among members
Temple expansion worldwide (announcing record numbers of new temples)
Emphasizing the use of the full name of the Church (discouraging the nickname "Mormon")
🌎 Global Influence
Under his presidency, the LDS Church has accelerated temple building, humanitarian aid, and global outreach.
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