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
Richmond, VA temple
Current location of General Conference meeting
The Conference Center
"By _______ _______ the worlds are and were created."
D&C 76:22-24
Jesus Christ
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
"I, the _______, am ______ when ye do what I say."
D&C 82:10
Lord, bound
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)
"Seek learning, even by _______ and also by ______."
D&C 88:118
study, faith
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
The blessings of the _______ of ___________.
D&C 89:18-21
Word, Widsom
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
"The ____________ _______________...has power and authority...to administer in spiritual things."
D&C 107:8
Melchizedek Priesthood