Personal Life
Growing up, President Nelson was… a convert, Inactive, very active.
Inactive
What sport did he give up when called as Prophet? Skiing, basketball, waterpolo
Skiing. He and his family were avid skiers and he was asked to give it up to serve.
How many degrees does President Nelson have?
Bonus: What type of degree are they? Bonus Bonus: how many honorary degrees does he have?
4! He has a Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, and PhD.
He has 3 American and 3 Chinese!
True or False:
President Nelson served a full time mission.
False: The outbreak of the war prevented it.
How many temples have been announce during his presidency? 112, 142, 168
168!
President Nelson has been married how many times?
2
What instrument can President Nelson play? Harp, guitar, Organ
Organ! He played the organ for the Brethren during their Thursday morning meetings in the temple for nearly 34 years
What grade did President Nelson skip? 3rd, 5th, 8th
5th grade
How many prophets has President Nelson met?
11! He has met all but six prophets of this dispensation (Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, John Taylor, Wilford Woodruff, Lorenzo Snow, and Joseph F. Smith)
President Nelson was the first prophet to meet with which other religious leader?
The pope
True or False:
President Nelson has 9 kids
False! He has 10 kids
Which two are hobbies that he loved? Horseback riding, Gardening, Cleaning, Fishing, Art.
Gardening and Fishing
What career did President Nelson have before becoming the prophet?
Cardiac Surgeon
True or False: He was 21 when he was called as Stake President
True! He was called as the Bonneville stake president in August 1945
What year was President Nelson ordained as prophet?
2018!
How old was President Nelson when he was baptized? 8, 10, 16, 18
16
President Nelson brings home a figurine from everywhere he visits. What are the figurines?
Figurines of Doctors
What college did he serve as an assistant resident in surgery? Yale, Harvard, or Princeton
Harvard
How old was he when he was ordained into the quorum of the 12 apostles 57, 60, 81
60
True or False: President Nelson served in the First Presidency for three years before being ordained as prophet.
False! Unlike the two prophets before him, President Nelson never served in the First Presidency
How many siblings does President Nelson have?
3! He has 2 sisters and 1 brother
True or False:
President Nelson sings as a Baritone.
True! Fun Fact: President Nelson has perfect Pitch and used to be asked to give the pitch for his University of Utah a cappella choir
True or False: President Nelson was paid $20 per month as a medical intern.
False! It was only $15 per month!!
How many countries did he visit in his time as a member of the quorum of the 12? 86, 97, 134
During his years as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve, he visited 134 countries and dedicated or participated in the dedication of 31 of those countries
Name three Major announcements/changes within the church during his presidency.
In his years as the prophet, there have been over 100 announcements and major changes, including the introduction of ministering, Come, Follow Me, the combining of the elders quorum, the shortening of Sunday meetings, a re-emphasis on the entire name of the Church, and temple-related changes