David Paul Moody, 56, Latter-day Saint Charities monitoring and evaluation manager; wife, Sharla Sue Brooks Moody. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. It is also one of the most unpredictable polls in recent memory, coming at a pivotal moment for Nigeria. The fact, however, that I am a staunch crusader for equal rights and protections for women, GLBT people, and other discriminated minorities is no secret, and is certainly *not* something I reserve solely for the LDS blogs where Ive found so many friends and compatriots. Presidents may be elected for how many terms? Required fields are marked *. She basically flouted the secrecy rules of the grand jury. The stake president is the one ultimately responsible for decisions made, but the stake presidency is to act as a unified quorum when decisions are made and actions taken. FORT WAYNE INDIANA STAKE: (Feb. 21, 2021) President Joel Micah Johnson, 43, OMI Orthodontics orthodontist and owner; succeeding Ferril M. Sorenson; wife, Bridgett Olivia Johansen Johnson. REXBURG IDAHO YSA 2ND STAKE: (Feb. 14, 2021) President Bruce Malcolm Wilding, 62, retired; succeeding Richard C. Dyer; wife, Annette Susanne Reed Wilding. Cant you see that and go back to your stove?, (Im laughing as I type this, imagining what the reaction would be over at FMH to Henrys comments. Usually, most of these sisters are themselves quite experienced and proven in their leadership qualities and to neglect their input would be, IMHO, shortsighted. We all have one.*. The president nominates a new vice president who then must be confirmed by a majority vote in both chambers of Congress. goods . So did the visiting GA run a tally of all the names and just call the one with the most votes? If you would like to stay on the page you are viewing please click Cancel. Counselors Eric Lindsey Jensen, 59, Curis Solutions PRN, LLC, director of operations; wife, Rebecca Hansen Jensen. Ogden Utah Temple. What is the point of me asking if god isnt going to give me a clear answer? He takes the input from the people who know the stake and its leaders best, and then uses his own prayerful judgment to select the new Stake President. Gee, thanks for dismissing a valid concern as feminist ranting Henry. The other two names I had on the list were called as his new counselors. Contractors construction superintendent; wife, Rhonda Rasband Hanson. This thread is archived Kirk Steven Walton, 44, Savage Services project engineer; wife, Melena Anne Erekson Walton. Xi Jinping is all set to be reelected as CPC chief and President of China. Counselors Samuel Russell Oman, 40, Utah Track and Welding owner; wife, Anna Loree Taylor Oman. Following is a list of newly createdstake presidencies of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from around the world. I always wondered how aGeneral Authoritycould just show up at a Stake Conference and select a new Stake President (SP) in just 24 hours, most of the time not knowing anybody in the stake prior to his arrival. Every investor in MiMedx Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ:MDXG) should be aware of the most powerful shareholder groups. (Reuters) - China's Weibo Corp said on Wednesday it was raising its stake in Shanghai-listed media marketing firm Inmyshow Digital Technology Group Co Ltd through the acquisition of ShowWorld. IKOT AKPADEN NIGERIA STAKE: (May 8, 2022) President Usenobong Ekpedeme Nathaniel, 32, Unique Model International High School science teacher and Usencejames Enterpries managing director; succeeding Anietie Timothy Essien; wife, Cecilia Usenobong Uko Nathaniel. You are about to access Constant Contacts (http://visitor.constantcontact.com). Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) will leave Congress in June to take over as the president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation, his office announced on Tuesday. "COVID-19 likely came from a Chinese lab . Augustine Ndubuisi Mbonu, 39, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints buyer; wife Comfort Ema Monday Mbonu. Counselors Pedro Filomeno Nascimento, 56, GOE department boss; wife, Marcela Gaspar Mendes da Costa Nascimento. Robylson Nascimento de Souza, 37, Estadual e Privado professor; wife, Flvia Palhares de Souza. Counselors John Sterling Golden, 64, Spectrum Healthcare Resources physician and Madigan Army Medical Center neonatologist; wife, Kimberly Ann Johnson Golden. Shane Fitzsimmons Ropata, 52, Queensland Department of Education and Training senior software developer; wife, Margaret Matenga Ropata. From my understanding an Area Authority (Or other General Authority) comes and interviews currently Stake Presidency, all Bishops, and members of the High Council- asks them all to submit names, and then conduct further interviews from there. My 2 cents: I dont know that the Lord cares most times whether Bro. Counselors Anthony James Martinez, 56, U.S. Army soldier, public affairs; wife, Angie Lyn Mitchell Martinez. come ye to the waters Ross, 44, SC Sports Source.Com, LLC owner and Innovative Design Concepts, LLC owner; wife, Rachael Marie Shurtleff Ross. Counselors Steven Blaine Blonquist, 54, SmartLaw Business Consulting consultant; wife, Lisa Cullimore Blonquist. To his supporters, he has been a shrewd politician since he was first elected governor in 1999, credited with helping turn Lagos into one of the biggest economies in Africa. Can I actively yield? We can see that institutions own the lion's share in the company with 38% ownership. [] Let alone the fact that they cannot be chosen for most leadership positions, themselves, they do not even have any voice in which *men* are chosen for those positions (other than, theoretically, through their husbands). Case in point. Including those I once held as spiritual experiences. Has no one considered that he might be asked to provide a list of brethren that hed feel would make a worthy successor? Counselors Mufuta Clement Kande, 26, Protestant School teacher; wife, BenaLuabu Godelive Mufuta. Lorian, if you are not a member, why do you spend so much time on LDS blogs? . President J. Reuben Clark, Jr. famously taught that in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints it is not where you serve but how. B. ola Tinubu is set to become Nigeria 's next president after winning the west African country's election in disputed circumstances. He had not served as bishop. Counselors Jairo Ellis Canaveral, 58, DuCharme, McMillen & Associates business analyst; wife, Sandra Isis Ruiz Canaveral. How Stake Presidents Are Chosen (More Musings from Bishop Bill) Date: December 18, 2011 Author: Guest Poster I always wondered how a General Authority could just show up at a Stake Conference and select a new Stake President (SP) in just 24 hours, most of the time not knowing anybody in the stake prior to his arrival. Show Transcript. Patricio Alejandro Arenedaa Roa, 47, Chilean Navy member of the armed forces; wife, Claudia Margarita de Araneda Diaz Ulloa. Ill really try to stop commenting unless its on topic now.. Let me see if I can guess Henrys next comment: Alice, youre an uppity, power-hungry woman. I must simply reply: Here comes Henry with his anti-feminist rantings. Nathan Kudakwashe Chigede, 37, African Rail Company Pft. It seems to me that the GA does their best to get as much information as possible, and then makes a guess based on their best perception of the information. We all have one. Counselors Brandon Michael Jones, 40, Seminaries and Institutes of Religion seminary principal; wife, Jodi Patricia Patterson Jones. These are the top 25 US presidents, according to historians and biographers (and why you won't find Biden on the list) Rachel Gillett , Laura Casado , Allana Akhtar, and Talia Lakritz Updated. The Congress will elect a new politburo and standing committee. TUALATIN OREGON STAKE: (Jan. 24, 2021) President Kevin Laird Dummer, 49, MicroSystems Engineering Inc. director, design assurance engineer; succeeding Steven C. Doty; wife, Shannon Dawn Anderson Dummer. If by "the Mormon church" you mean the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, then bishops and stake presidents are chosen by inspiration from heaven, usually from among the high priests in the congregation over which they are being called to preside. United States presidential election of 1932, American presidential election held on Nov. 8, 1932, in which Democrat Franklin D. Roosevelt defeated Republican Pres. BARRIE ONTARIO STAKE: (Feb. 14, 2021) President Robert Matthew Chaggares, 44, Liahona Capital Inc. director; succeeding Wesley D Smith; wife, Jennifer Carolyn Smith Chaggares. If this is a thread hijack, please disregard. If we cant separate Gods effort from our own, how can we say that God had anything to do with it? Too many men dont think about it, because they arent automatically excluded because of their gender. This type of thread is extremely interesting to me. Michael A Wilson, 54, Arbinger Institute director client services and Pier 49 Pizza Draper co-owner; wife, Susan Lacy Campbell Wilson. Counselors Francisco Lara Quintero, 60, Dr Francisco Lara Quintero director; wife, Patricia Montoya de Lara Olivas. ABUJA, Nigeria -- The newly elected president of Nigeria is the first person chosen to lead the country with less than 50% of the vote. But you can seethere are no strings on ME!, BB, your summary is similar to what Ive observed (though a prior survey is a new twist). Kenley Earl Brinkerhoff, 53, Intermountain Healthcare IT director; wife, Amy Vowles Brinkerhoff. Anyway, Cowboy made some very good points. He was told that he was the person the Lord had chosen to be the next Stake President and that he had until the next evening to choose Counselors and make any changes in the High Council that he wanted to. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. Counselors Robert McKell Bowen, 69, Brighton Bank president and CEO; wife, Cathie Condie Bowen. Thomas Edward Cottle, 46, Web Designers owner; wife, Laura Elisabeth Jones Cottle. Are we to assume that the GA picks the counselors, or does the Stake President pick them? Its not a free gift. CASTLE ROCK COLORADO STAKE: (Feb. 7, 2021) President Christopher Mark Anderson, 53, Lone Peak Dental Group board member; succeeding Gregg A. Lindsey; wife, Dedra Karin Rolfson Anderson. Counselors Brandan A Hull, 49, Providence physician; wife, Rebecca Lynne Larsen Hull. The law the Biden administration relies on gives the secretary of education the power to "waive or modify any statutory or regulatory provision." ACCRA GHANA LATERBIOKORSHIE STAKE: (May 15, 2022) President Seth Frimpong Kwasi Adjei, 36, Ghana Health Service public health specialist; succeeding Ignatius K. Baidoo; wife, Gloria Adwoa Dadzie Adjei. The glory of God is supposed to be intelligence. The current Chief Minister of the state is fighting in the battle to return to power for the second consecutive term. This is why I think they would be better served by learning how to work with women. Cory James Martin, 46, Outrack Services Inc. CEO; wife, Tiffany Brook Lilya Martin. HENDERSON NEVADA CARNEGIE STAKE: (Jan. 31, 2021) President Albert Ryan Woodward, 43, National Technical Institute owner and chief financial officer; succeeding David W. Gates; wife, Kari Regena Leavitt Woodward. Youre way ahead of me. James Daniel Turley, 62, retired; wife, Merrilee Sue Ferrin Turley. CHEYENNE WYOMING EAST STAKE: (Feb. 7, 2021) President Michael Ross Genho, 44, Elanco Animal Health executive director; succeeding Thaddeus M. Brown; waife, Patricia Marie Hales Genho. LAGOS, Nigeria Millions of Nigerians head to the polls on Saturday, in one of the most consequential elections there in decades. [] Michael Kay Berry, 45, Net Worth Advisory Group certified financial planner; wife, Amy Ruth Christensen Berry. Wilk Da Silva Serafim, 33, Facem sales representative; wife, Patricia Maria Gomes Da Silva Lima Serafim. Why would they need to know the occupation I wonder? Counselors Bruce Vernon Dent, 52, Intermountain Healthcare HR director; wife, Kristen Dursteler Dent. Counselors Aso Oburu, 43, Ministry of Education Umuahia Abia State assistant education officer; wife, Akuma Eziyi Achama Anyorie. Counselors Muamba Clement Bukasa, 43, Congolese State inspector; wife, Muamba Agnes Lusamba. Men seem to gravitate toward patriarchal religions where they can maintain control and tell the women what they are supposed to want. Blair Johnson Shumard, 39, Zimmer Biomet human resources associate director; wife, Kenra Larsen Shumard. ABA NIGERIA NORTH STAKE: (May 15, 2022) President Sunny Kalu Ibe, 47, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints facilities manager; succeeding Justice N. Otuonye; wife, Chibuzor Janet Nwoke Agwu Sunny Ibe. 30 years ago on my mission in Argentina I heard Elder Perry share an experience of how he felt a shock go up his arm when he shook the hand of the man he eventually called to be a stake president on oe such visit to reorganize a stake. Herbert Hoover. "Of the Melchizedek Priesthood, three Presiding High Priests, chosen by the body, appointed and ordained to that office, and upheld by the confidence, faith, and prayer of the church, form a quorum of the Presidency of the Church." As members of this quorum they are called President. The Stake president picks his counselors. Here are some of the key issues at play. This is partially why I think they are not fit for LDS ecclesiastical leadership. I have heard similar type stories. Counselors Claudionor Francisco dos Santos, 65, Brazil Navy bidder; wife, Barbara Cristina Fraga Santos. Matthew Roger Henriksen, 43, Vanta Global chief legal and compliance officer; wife, Rebecca Susan Morley Henriksen. JUAYUA EL SALVADOR STAKE: (Nov. 22, 2020) President Josue Miguel Rodriguez Ayala, 29, Foton El Salvador, Guatemala project supervisor; succeeding Donny E. Solis Godinez; wife, Andrea de los Angeles Mancia de Rodriguez. Tingles, warm feelings, etc, dont seem to be reliable metrics of unmistakable confirmations of deity, to the extent that I have experienced any of those sensations. As described in detail below (quoting the IRS rulings on this topic), mission president expenses and reimbursement are not considered income. I always wondered how the process worked. He's a former professional wrestler and college football player. Counselors Kerry Mikal Nelson, 50, Intel Corporation engineering director; wife, Christy Kay Jensen Nelson. What do you hope to achieve? VINEYARD UTAH SPRINGWATER STAKE: (May 22, 2022) President Shane Creighton Kalanikiekie Kaopua, 50, Capital Premium Financing senior agency relations manager; wife, Nedra Darline Perez Kaopua. An impeached president can be convicted and removed from office __________. Andrew Todd Bracken, 46, Salt Lake Community College and University of Utah adjunct faculty, and Intermountain Healthcare occupational therapist; wife, Deborah Ann Page Bracken. Probably no one single, or childless, or elderly, under thirty. I comment on other posts (not often, but I do) . BRISBANE AUSTRALIA CENTENARY STAKE: (Feb. 28, 2021) President Edward Ratahi Pene, 45, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited loan services officer; succeeding Adam N. Hannant; wife, Monique Hevers Pene. GAs clearly their homework when making callings for the same reason that people go to the doctor when they are sick and dont rely solely on prayer to solve their problems. Counselors James Eric Cauble, 60, Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. chief operating officer; wife, Vernet Wilkins Cauble. WEST COLUMBIA SOUTH CAROLINA STAKE: (Jan. 17, 2021) President Dennis Levi Campbell, 52, Prisma Health executive director; succeeding Michael W. Shurtleff; wife, Kathleen Kirby Campbell. MAPLETON UTAH STAKE: (Jan. 10, 2021) President Curtis Oran Flake, 49, Waste Services, LLC president; succeeding Scott D. Sommerfeldt; wife, Emily Fawson Flake. shareholder; wife, Jill Thurston Hardman. But it is another note on the long sad list that details the way women are shut out of important decisions in their/our church. GILBERT ARIZONA HIGLEY STAKE: (Feb. 14, 2021) President Bryce Walter Burnham, 39, Booth Udall Fuller attorney; succeeding Darin L. Allred; wife, Karlie Evans Burnham. Im not surprised, of course. After the funeral of the late pope, one hundred and twenty cardinals (the most similar calling in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints would be stake president) are invited to attend the conclave forming what is called the College of Cardinals. Which led to things like a visiting general authority talking about how he had interviewed every worthy high priest and being interrupted by a number of temple recommend holding high priests he had not interviewed but who were enlisted. It may not seem like a big deal, but it hurts a little, and makes me feel like Im grouped in with children (in some areas anyway) in the eyes of the church which I love.