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

In this talk, President Dallin H. Oaks presents the General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers of the Church for sustaining vote. He announces various changes in the Church leadership including sustainings, releases, and reassignments. This talk provides an essential understanding of the Church's organizational structure, the process of sustaining, and the importance of supporting Church leaders.

Before Reading

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

What is the process of sustaining Church leaders?
Why is it important to sustain our Church leaders?
What changes in Church leadership were announced?
How does the Church show appreciation for the service of its leaders?
How can we personally support and sustain the leaders of the Church?

Topics

Sustaining Church Leaders

President Oaks discusses the process of sustaining Church leaders. He presents the names of individuals for various positions and invites members to express their support or opposition. This process is important as it provides members the opportunity to openly support and accept Church leaders.

Brothers and sisters, it is my privilege to present the General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers of the Church for your sustaining vote.

Please express your support in the usual way wherever you may be. If there are those who oppose any of the proposals, we ask that you contact your stake president.

What is the principle of sustaining in the Church?
Why is it important for members to sustain Church leaders?
How is the process of sustaining carried out during General Conference?
How can you personally sustain the leaders of the Church?
What does it mean to you to sustain someone as a prophet, seer, and revelator?
How does your sustaining vote influence your support for Church leaders?

Changes in Church Leadership

President Oaks announces various changes in Church leadership, including sustainings, releases, and reassignments of General Authorities, Area Seventies, and General Officers. These changes are part of the ongoing organization and administration of the Church.

The following General Authority Seventies will be released from their assignments and given emeritus status, effective on August 1, 2023: Elders Benjamín De Hoyos, Juan A. Uceda, and Kazuhiko Yamashita.

Effective immediately, we hereby release Brothers Ahmad S. Corbitt and Bradley Ray Wilcox from serving as First and Second Counselors in the Young Men General Presidency.

It is proposed that we sustain the following as the new Young Women General Presidency, to be effective on August 1, 2023: Emily Belle Freeman as President, Tamara Wood Runia as First Counselor, and Andrea Muñoz Spannaus as Second Counselor.

What changes in Church leadership were announced during the talk?
What does it mean when a leader is given "emeritus status"?
What is the process for sustaining new leaders in their positions?
How do changes in Church leadership affect you personally?
How can you support and sustain new leaders in their roles?
What can you do to show gratitude for the service of leaders who have been released?

Appreciation for Church Leaders

President Oaks invites members to express their gratitude for the service of leaders who are being released from their assignments. This recognition is an important part of honoring and appreciating the dedicated service of these individuals.

Those who wish to express gratitude to these brethren and to their wives and families for their years of dedicated service throughout the world may do so by the uplifted hand.

All who wish to join us in expressing appreciation to these sisters for their devoted service, please manifest it.

How does the Church show appreciation for the service of its leaders?
Why is it important to recognize and appreciate the service of Church leaders?
How can you show your appreciation for the service of Church leaders?
What can you learn from the dedication and service of these leaders?
How does expressing gratitude for Church leaders impact your own commitment to serve?

Support for Church Leaders

President Oaks thanks members for their faith and prayers in support of Church leaders. This support is crucial for the leaders as they carry out their responsibilities and for the unity of the Church.

Thank you, brothers and sisters, for your continued faith and prayers on behalf of the leadership of the Church.

Why is it important for members to support Church leaders?
How can members show their support for Church leaders?
In what ways can you show your support for Church leaders?
How can your prayers benefit Church leaders?
How does your support for Church leaders strengthen unity in the Church?

New Assignments and Releases

President Oaks announces the sustainings of new Area Seventies and the releases of others. These changes demonstrate the dynamic nature of Church leadership and the ongoing need for dedicated servants in various positions.

We note that 61 new Area Seventies were sustained during the general conference leadership meetings on Thursday, March 30, and then announced on the Church’s website.

The following Area Seventies will be released on or before August 1, 2023:

What is the role of an Area Seventy in the Church?
What is the process for sustaining new Area Seventies and releasing others?
Why are changes in leadership positions necessary in the Church?
How can you support new Area Seventies in their roles?
How can you show appreciation for the service of those who are released?
What can you learn from the willingness of these leaders to serve in various positions?