General Conference History
How often is General Conference held?
Twice a year - April & October
Former profession of Pres Nelson
heart surgeon
The duty of an apostle
to be a special witness of Jesus Christ
What temple is our ward assigned to
Oklahoma City Temple
Current location of General Conference meeting
The Conference Center
"Picture your favorite image of Christ. Now imagine Him smiling brightly with joy each time you use His gift, because He is the “perfect brightness of hope.”
Yes, your repentance doesn’t burden Jesus Christ; it brightens His joy!"
Sister Tamara W. Runia
How many General Conference sessions are there?
5
Who was the seventeenth prophet of our church in this dispensation
Russell M. Nelson
Number of apostles, not counting the first presidency members
12
Number of temples announced in the April 2025 General Conference: bonus if you can name any of them
15 - Reynosa, Mexico; Chorrillos, Peru; Rivera, Uruguay; Campo Grande, Brazil; Porto, Portugal; Uyo, Nigeria; San Jose del Monte, Philippines; Nouméa, New Caledonia; Liverpool, Australia; Caldwell, Idaho; Flagstaff, Arizona; Rapid City, South Dakota; Greenville, South Carolina; Norfolk, Virginia; Spanish Fork, Utah
How many languages is General Conference interpreted into?
What is 93 different languages
"Sisters and brothers, the answer is yes, we can be spiritually whole, even while we wait for physical and emotional healing."
President Camille N. Johnson
Current name of the choir that performs for Sunday sessions of General Conference - hint: used to be called Mormon Tabernacle Choir
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
Served as 2nd Counselor under President Nelson
Henry B. Eyring
Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Jeffrey R. Holland
Number of temples currently in operation
207
The number of talks President Nelson has given at General Conference in his 41 years as a General Authority.
114 (every conference since 1984)
"The unity we seek is not to have everyone stand in the same place; it is to have everyone face in the same direction—toward Jesus Christ. We are one not because of where we’ve been but where we are striving to go, not because of who we are but who we seek to become."
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Which prophet has given the most General Conference talks?
Who is Gordon B Hinkley
What year was President Nelson sustained as our prophet
2018
The newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Patrick Kearon
Number of temples dedicated, under construction & announced
382 (Dedicated: 207, under construction: 57, announced: 118)
This natural disaster damaged the Conference Center while it was under construction in 1999.
a tornado
"Sisters and brothers and friends, at the top of the list of the most beautiful images I know are babies and children and youth as conscientious and priceless as those we have referred to today. I testify that they are images of the kingdom of God flourishing on earth in all of its strength and beauty."
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
How long was the longest General Conference talk ever?
50 minutes
Who will be the next prophet; Hint: he was a former lawyer and Utah Supreme Court Judge
Dallin H Oaks
This apostle speaks French, Portuguese, Spanish, & English.
Elder Neil A. Anderson
Number of temples that President Nelson has announced since becoming the prophet in 2018 (hint: it is 52.4% of total temples announced.
200 (35 in 2022; 35 in 2023; 34 in 2021; 32 in 2024; 19 in 2018; 16 in 2019; 15 so far in 2025; 14 in 2020)
This former prophet donated a walnut tree from his yard to make the podium in the Conference Center.
Gordon B Hinckley
"My brothers and sisters, reverence for the sacred fosters genuine gratitude, expands true happiness, leads our minds to revelation, and brings greater joy to our lives. It places our feet on holy ground and lifts our hearts to Deity."
Elder Ulisses Soares