Mormon Church Leadership Structure Established in 1889

A former Utah Supreme Court justice, Dallin H. Oaks, is set to succeed the late President Russell M. Nelson as the next president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, following a well-defined leadership hierarchy. The church’s president, viewed as a prophet, leads through divine revelation, overseeing policy and church operations, with succession traditions ensuring a smooth transition.

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