Fun Facts
How many General Conferences have been held?
195
How many first presidencies has Elder Eyring been a part of, apart from his current calling?
Three
_____ was president of Ricks College from 1971-1977.
Elder Eyring
"...proving does not come in moments of ease or comfort. It comes in moments when we feel stretched beyond what we thought we could bear. The Lord teaches that we are to continue to grow and never tire in our efforts..."
Elder Eryring, Oct 2025
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When did the pioneers first arrive in Utah?
1847
How many talks did Elder Eyring give in General Conference before being called to be an Apostle?
5
Who in the First Presidency got their bachelor degree in physics?
Elder Eyring
"If our service is to be most efficacious, it must be accomplished for the love of God and the love of his children."
President Oaks, Oct 1984-- his first time speaking to the general membership of the Church
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Mexico City Mexico Temple
How many members belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
17.5 million (as of Dec. 2024)
What was the topic of President Oaks' first talk in General Conference?
Service
President Oaks has ___ children.
Six
"We need strong Christians who can persevere against hardship, who can sustain hope through tragedy, who can lift others by their example and their compassion, and who can consistently overcome temptations."
Elder Christofferson, Apr. 2009
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Paris France Temple
Which prophet served as President of the Church for the longest time?
Brigham Young: 30 years
When was Elder Christofferson called to be an Apostle?
April 2008
Prior to his call to serve as a full-time General Authority, ____ was associate general counsel of NationsBank Corporation (now Bank of America).
Elder Christofferson
"Cherish and nourish your spiritual life. Seek spiritual growth at the same time that you are seeking to enlarge your learning in other areas. Nourish your spirit just as regularly as you nourish your body or mind. Don't neglect study of the gospel and activity in the Church during the period of your schooling. It is needed then as much as or more than at any time during your life."
President Oaks, October 1971, BYU
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Perth Australia Temple
What is the total amount of temples (built, under construction, or announced)?
382
How many temples has President Oakes dedicated or rededicated?
Six
______ has served as President of the Mexico South Area of the Church.
Elder Christofferson.
"Knowing that I might be invited to speak today, my daughter left me a kind note this morning, and at the end she added, "P.S. Don't trip". So far so good."
Elder Christofferson, Apr. 1993- still a member of the seventy
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Port-au-Prince Haiti Temple