Russell M. Nelson
09-Sep-1924
United States
Clergyman
President Russell M. Nelson was sustained and ordained as the 17th president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, January 14, 2018 in the upper room of the Salt Lake Temple. Prior to serving as head of the Church, President Nelson served as president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from July 15, 2015, until his calling as Church leader. He has been a member of that quorum since April 7, 1984.