Personal Life
What is President Nelson’s full name?
Russell Marion Nelson
What state was her born in?
Utah
(In Salt Lake City)
What is the name of his current wife?
Wendy Watson Nelson
How old was President Nelson when he got baptized?
16
“The joy we feel has little to do with the ___________ of our lives and everything to do the the ___________ of our lives.”
“The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives.”
What is President Nelson’s profession?
A heart surgeon
What is a hobby of President Nelson’s that he continued to do in to his 90s?
Skiing
How many children does President Nelson have?
10.
(He has 9 girls and 1 boy)
President Nelson performed heart surgery on which prophet?
Spencer W. Kimball
“In the coming days, it will not be possible to ________ __________ without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the ______ _______.”
“In the coming days, it will no be possible to survive spiritually with out the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost.”
At what age did President Nelson graduation from high school?
16
(He graduated from East High School- the high school musical school- as the valedictorian)
President Nelson helped to invent which medical machine?
The heart-lung machine
How many siblings does President Nelson have?
Three
How many temples has President Nelson announced since becoming the prophet?
200
(During the April 2025 General Conference he announced 15, bringing his total announced count to 200)
"Our message to the world is simple and sincere: we invite all of God's children on both sides of the veil to ____ unto their Savior, _______ the blessings of the holy temple, have enduring ___, and qualify for _______ ____."
“Our message to the world is simple and sincere: we invite all of God’s children on both sides of the veil to come unto their Savior, receive the blessings of the holy temple, have enduring joy, and qualify for eternal life.”
What war was President Nelson a part of?
The Korean War
(He served as a medic)
What two musical instruments does President Nelson play?
The piano and organ
(President Nelson has perfect pitch and can play any song on the piano that he hears)
How many grandchildren does President Nelson have?
57
How many countries had President Nelson been to during his time as an apostle?
134
"My beloved younger brothers and sisters, you are among the ____ the Lord has ever sent to this world. You have the capacity to be _______ and _____ and have more ______ on the world than any previous generation!"
“My beloved younger brothers and sisters, you are among the best the Lord has ever sent to this world. You have the capacity to be smarter and wiser and have more impact world than any previous generation!”
Which five languages is President Nelson fluent in?
English, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, and French.
How many college degrees does President Nelson have?
Six
He has a BA and MD from the U, a PhD from the University of Minnesota, and honorary doctorates from BYU, USU, and Snow College
How many great-grandchildren does President Nelson have?
167
Which area of the world did he open for the preaching of the gospel?
Eastern Europe
How many talks has President Nelson given in general conference?
76