Study Guide for "Sustaining of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers"

In this talk, President Henry B. Eyring presents the General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers of the Church for sustaining vote during a General Conference. The talk outlines the process of sustaining leaders in the Church, including the Prophet, the First Presidency, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and Officers. The talk also includes the release and sustaining of new officers, showing the dynamism and continuity in Church leadership.

Before Reading

Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:

What is the purpose of the sustaining vote in the Church?
Who are the key leaders in the Church that are presented for sustaining?
What changes in Church leadership are announced in this talk?
What is the significance of the release and sustaining of new officers in the Church?

Topics

Understanding the Sustaining Vote

The sustaining vote is a key part of Church governance, allowing members to show their support for Church leaders. This includes the Prophet, the First Presidency, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and other General Authorities and Officers.

Brothers and sisters, I will now present to you the General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers of the Church for your sustaining vote.

Those in favor may manifest it. Those opposed, if any, may manifest it.

What is the purpose of the sustaining vote?
Who are the Church leaders that members are asked to sustain?
How does the sustaining vote reflect the principle of common consent in the Church?
How do you feel when you raise your hand to sustain Church leaders?
What can you do to better support and sustain the leaders of the Church in their callings?

Recognizing the Leadership Structure

The talk outlines the leadership structure of the Church, from the Prophet and the First Presidency to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, General Authority Seventies, and Area Seventies. It also mentions the Presiding Bishopric and other General Officers.

It is proposed that we sustain Russell Marion Nelson as prophet, seer, and revelator and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Dallin Harris Oaks as First Counselor in the First Presidency; and Henry Bennion Eyring as Second Counselor in the First Presidency.

It is proposed that we sustain the following as members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: M. Russell Ballard, Jeffrey R. Holland, Dieter F. Uchtdorf, David A. Bednar, Quentin L. Cook, D. Todd Christofferson, Neil L. Andersen, Ronald A. Rasband, Gary E. Stevenson, Dale G. Renlund, Gerrit W. Gong, and Ulisses Soares.

Who are the members of the First Presidency and what are their roles?
Who are the members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and what are their roles?
What are the roles of the General Authority Seventies, Area Seventies, and other General Officers?
How can understanding the leadership structure of the Church help you in your personal study and service?
What can you do to learn more about the leaders of the Church and their teachings?

Acknowledging Leadership Changes

The talk announces changes in Church leadership, including the release of certain leaders and the sustaining of new ones. This shows the dynamism and continuity in Church leadership.

We have released Elders L. Whitney Clayton, Enrique R. Falabella, and Richard J. Maynes as General Authority Seventies and grant them emeritus status.

It is proposed that we sustain Dean M. Davies as a General Authority Seventy.

What changes in Church leadership are announced in this talk?
Why is it important to acknowledge and thank leaders who are released from their callings?
What does the process of releasing and sustaining new leaders show about the nature of Church leadership?
How do you feel when leaders you know and love are released from their callings?
What can you do to support new leaders as they take on their callings?

Expressing Gratitude for Church Leaders

President Eyring expresses gratitude for the service of Church leaders, and invites members to do the same. This is an important part of the sustaining process, acknowledging the sacrifices and contributions of leaders.

Those who wish to join with us in expressing gratitude to these Brethren and to their families for their remarkable service, please so manifest.

Brothers and sisters, we express gratitude for your continued faith and prayers in behalf of the leaders of the Church.

Why is it important to express gratitude for the service of Church leaders?
How does expressing gratitude for Church leaders relate to the sustaining process?
How do you feel when you express gratitude for the service of Church leaders?
What can you do to better express your gratitude for the leaders of the Church?

Emphasizing Continued Faith and Prayers

President Eyring emphasizes the importance of continued faith and prayers in behalf of the leaders of the Church. This is a critical part of sustaining leaders and supporting them in their callings.

Brothers and sisters, we express gratitude for your continued faith and prayers in behalf of the leaders of the Church.

Why is it important to have continued faith and prayers in behalf of Church leaders?
How does this faith and prayer support leaders in their callings?
How do you feel when you pray for Church leaders?
What can you do to strengthen your faith and prayers in behalf of the leaders of the Church?