{"id":12272,"date":"2025-10-22T03:58:37","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T07:58:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/?p=12272"},"modified":"2025-10-22T07:35:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T11:35:50","slug":"888601-mormon-church-names-dallin-h-oaks-as-18th-president-after-russell-m-nelsons-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/888601-mormon-church-names-dallin-h-oaks-as-18th-president-after-russell-m-nelsons-death\/","title":{"rendered":"Mormon Church names Dallin H. Oaks as 18th president after Russell M. Nelson&#8217;s death"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.6;\">A new era begins. <b>Dallin H. Oaks<\/b> becomes the <b>18th president<\/b> of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, taking leadership of the global faith after <b>Russell M. Nelson&#8217;s death<\/b> at age <b>101<\/b>. The <b>93-year-old<\/b> former Utah Supreme Court justice was set apart <b>October 14, 2025<\/b>, bringing his legal expertise to the church&#8217;s highest office.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%); padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; margin: 25px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: white; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 1.3em;\">\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"color: white; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0; padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li><b>Dallin H. Oaks set apart October 14, 2025<\/b> as 18th church president<\/li>\n<li><b>Succeeds Russell M. Nelson<\/b> who died September 27, 2025 at 101<\/li>\n<li><b>Henry B. Eyring serves as First Counselor<\/b>, D. Todd Christofferson as Second Counselor<\/li>\n<li>Oaks served <b>41 years as apostle<\/b> since 1984 appointment<\/li>\n<li>Church has <b>17.5 million members<\/b> worldwide under new leadership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Historic Leadership Transition Unfolds<\/h2>\n<p><b>President Russell M. Nelson<\/b> passed away <b>September 27, 2025<\/b> at his Salt Lake City home. His wife <b>Wendy Nelson<\/b> was with him when he died. The former heart surgeon served seven years as church president after leading through unprecedented changes.<\/p>\n<p>Church officials announced <b>Dallin Harris Oaks<\/b> as Nelson&#8217;s successor during a live broadcast <b>October 14<\/b>. The ceremony took place at the Conference Center on Temple Square. <b>Apostle Gary E. Stevenson<\/b> conducted the announcement before church leaders.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"border-left: 4px solid #3498db; padding-left: 20px; margin: 20px 0; font-style: italic; color: #555;\"><p>&#8220;I accept with humility the responsibility that God has placed upon me and commit my whole heart and soul to the service to which I&#8217;ve been called.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer style=\"margin-top: 10px; font-style: normal; font-size: 0.9em;\">\u2014 <b>President Dallin H. Oaks<\/b>, 18th Church President<\/footer>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The succession followed church protocol based on seniority. <b>Oaks and Nelson<\/b> were both sustained as apostles on the same day in <b>May 1984<\/b>. Oaks served as Nelson&#8217;s <b>First Counselor<\/b> since 2018, gaining crucial First Presidency experience.<\/p>\n<h2>Why This Leadership Change Matters Now<\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;re watching a historic moment for millions of faithful members worldwide. <b>Oaks<\/b> brings a completely different background than his predecessor. Nelson was a renowned surgeon. Oaks is a constitutional lawyer and former state supreme court justice.<\/p>\n<p>His legal expertise arrives at a critical time. Constitutional debates rage across America. Religious liberty faces new challenges globally. <b>Oaks<\/b> earned the <b>Canterbury Medal in 2013<\/b> for defending religious freedom. His presidency could reshape how the church navigates legal and cultural battles.<\/p>\n<p>The timing proved challenging. Nelson died just days before <b>October 2025 General Conference<\/b>. This marked the first time in <b>75 years<\/b> a church president died so close to conference. <b>Oaks<\/b> opened conference as Quorum president, promising to continue Nelson&#8217;s planned agenda.<\/p>\n<p>Historians note <b>Oaks<\/b> was deeply involved in Nelson&#8217;s policy changes. He helped craft the messaging around dropping the &#8220;Mormon&#8221; nickname. He supported the church&#8217;s break from Boy Scouts of America. His presidency likely continues Nelson&#8217;s transformation rather than reversing course.<\/p>\n<h2>Meet The New First Presidency<\/h2>\n<p><b>President Oaks<\/b> selected <b>Henry B. Eyring, 92<\/b>, as First Counselor after &#8220;extended fasting and prayer.&#8221; <b>Eyring<\/b> served in the previous three First Presidencies, bringing unmatched institutional knowledge. His selection provides continuity during the transition.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%); color: white;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 15px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\">Leader<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 15px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\">Position<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 15px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\">Background<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 15px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\">Called<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dee2e6;\"><b>Dallin H. Oaks<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dee2e6;\">President<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dee2e6;\">Utah Supreme Court Justice, BYU President<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dee2e6;\">October 14, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dee2e6;\"><b>Henry B. Eyring<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dee2e6;\">First Counselor<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dee2e6;\">Stanford Business Professor, Ricks College President<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dee2e6;\">Apostle since 1995<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dee2e6;\"><b>D. Todd Christofferson<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dee2e6;\">Second Counselor<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dee2e6;\">Attorney, Corporate Counsel<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dee2e6;\">Apostle since 2008<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dee2e6;\"><b>Jeffrey R. Holland<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dee2e6;\">Quorum President<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dee2e6;\">BYU President, Religious Educator<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #dee2e6;\">Apostle since 1994<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The choice of <b>D. Todd Christofferson, 80<\/b>, as Second Counselor surprised observers. <b>Christofferson<\/b> said the calling wasn&#8217;t what he expected when he woke up Tuesday morning. His legal background complements Oaks&#8217; expertise perfectly.<\/p>\n<p><b>Jeffrey R. Holland<\/b> becomes president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. The <b>73-year-old<\/b> former BYU president served as acting president since November 2023. His elevation was widely expected based on seniority.<\/p>\n<h2>What To Watch Under President Oaks<\/h2>\n<p>Scholars predict <b>Oaks<\/b> will emphasize theological boundaries that define Latter-day Saint identity. His reputation suggests a focus on doctrinal clarity over cultural assimilation. Here&#8217;s what church members should expect:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">\n<li><b>Religious liberty advocacy:<\/b> Oaks champions constitutional protections for religious institutions and practices<\/li>\n<li><b>Traditional marriage defense:<\/b> Expect continued emphasis on man-woman marriage as divinely ordained policy<\/li>\n<li><b>Unity focus:<\/b> Leadership will work to prevent schisms and maintain global membership cohesion<\/li>\n<li><b>Nelson&#8217;s projects continued:<\/b> Salt Lake Temple renovation and global expansion plans proceed as scheduled<\/li>\n<li><b>Legal expertise applied:<\/b> Constitutional scholar brings new perspective to church-state relationship challenges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Patrick Mason<\/b>, Mormon history chair at Utah State University, notes unity tops Oaks&#8217; priorities. Leaders will do everything possible to prevent divisions within the faith. His presidency likely emphasizes core doctrines over cultural adaptation.<\/p>\n<p><b>Benjamin Park<\/b>, historian at Sam Houston State University, expects Oaks&#8217; presidency to culminate trends already in motion. He&#8217;s been influential for years as an apostle. This represents continuation rather than dramatic redirection of church policies.<\/p>\n<h2>Can Oaks Unite A Divided Religious Landscape?<\/h2>\n<p><b>President Oaks<\/b> faces immense challenges ahead. The global church spans six continents with vastly different cultural contexts. American politics increasingly tests religious institutions. Constitutional questions about religious freedom multiply daily.<\/p>\n<p>His background positions him uniquely for this moment. <b>Oaks<\/b> clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren. He taught law at University of Chicago. He served on Utah&#8217;s highest court. He led BYU during turbulent times in the 1970s.<\/p>\n<p><b>Cultural anthropologist Janan Graham-Russell<\/b> views Oaks as someone emphasizing theological boundaries rather than cultural assimilation. These will be decidedly LDS practices and beliefs, not just generic Christian teachings. His leadership may define what makes Mormonism distinct.<\/p>\n<p><b>Senator Mike Lee of Utah<\/b> praised Nelson&#8217;s legacy, noting the late president performed open-heart surgery on both his grandparents. They lived another <b>25 years<\/b> after those operations. Lee said Nelson &#8220;remained a healer of hearts and souls&#8221; until his death.<\/p>\n<p>The church reported <b>2024 convert baptisms<\/b> at their highest level in <b>25 years<\/b>. Four of the top five growth countries are in Africa. This global expansion creates new challenges for <b>Oaks<\/b> and his counselors.<\/p>\n<p>No press conference followed Tuesday&#8217;s announcement, breaking <b>70 years<\/b> of tradition. The streamlined approach reflected the proximity to General Conference and perhaps a new leadership style. What kind of president will Oaks become\u2014one who looks inward to strengthen the faith&#8217;s unique identity, or one who engages the broader world?<\/p>\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Newsroom<\/b> &#8211; Official announcements and leadership details<\/li>\n<li><b>Salt Lake Tribune<\/b> &#8211; Coverage of succession process and Oaks biography<\/li>\n<li><b>Church News<\/b> &#8211; Russell M. Nelson obituary and First Presidency reorganization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":12280,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Dallin H. 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