Current Apostles
This apostle can speak Chinese and his last name is a percussion instrument.
Who is Gerrit W. Gong?
We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.
What is the 2nd Article of Faith?
"Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand." Hymn 85
What is "How Firm a Foundation?"
What is the Red Sea?
Under Coach LaVell Edwards, after whom the stadium is named, BYU football won the national championship in this year.
What is 1984?
Prior to his call as an apostle, he served as a Justice on the Utah Supreme Court.
Who is Dallin H. Oaks?
We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.
What is the 12th Article of Faith?
"Do you think that you could ever, through all eternity, find out the generation where Gods began to be?" Hymn 284
What is "If You Could Hie to Kolob?"
"Jesus walked in wisdom. Jesus grew in truth, showing love to God and man while in His youth." Hymn 1004
What is "I Will Walk with Jesus?"
In 2025, BYU celebrated its sesquicentennial, which means it was established in this year.
What is 1875?
This middle-nameless apostle was born in England, spent his youth in Saudi Arabia, and joined the church at age 26.
Who is Patrick Kearon?
We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.
What is the 6th Article of Faith?
"Here I raise my Ebenezer..." Hymn 1001
What is "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing?"
Following Jesus's example, this disciple walked on water until he was afraid and began to sink.
Who is Peter?
Before being named Brigham Young University in 1903, BYU was known by this name.
What is Brigham Young Academy?
This apostle speaks English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish and was student body vice president at BYU.
Who is Neil L. Andersen?
We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.
What is the 10th Article of Faith?
"When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed, when you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,..." Hymn 241
What is "Count Your Blessings?"
The Lord invites this prophet to "walk with me" in Moses 6:34 (the verse where the 2026 Youth Theme originates).
Who is Enoch?
This mania creating BYU basketball player won the 2011 Naismith Men's College Player of the Year award.
Who is Jimmer Fredette?
This apostle served a mission in Argentina with Mission President Richard G. Scott and was a law clerk to U.S. District Judge John J. Sirica during the Watergate trials.
Who is D. Todd Christofferson?
We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.
What is the 7th Article of Faith?
"Oh how glorious from the throne above shines the gospel light of truth and love! Bright as the sun, this heavenly ray lights every land today." Hymn 264
What is "Hark, All Ye Nations!?"
Two disciples unknowingly walked with the resurrected Jesus on a road to this village and bid Jesus to abide with them as evening approached.
What is Emmaus?
The three cities where institutions with "BYU" in their name operate.
Where is Provo, Rexburg, and Laie?