Which LDS prophet served the longest?
List of presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
| No. | President of the Church | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Howard W. Hunter | 9 months |
| 15 | Gordon B. Hinckley | 12 years, 10 months |
| 16 | Thomas S. Monson | 9 years, 11 months |
| 17 | Russell M. Nelson | Current; 3 years, 10 months (as of today) |
How many Mormon prophets have there been?
There have been sixteen prophets in this last dispensation. The current church president and prophet is Thomas S. Monson.
Is Richard Bushman still LDS?
In 2012, a $3-million donation to the University of Virginia established the Richard Lyman Bushman Chair of Mormon Studies in his honor.
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| Richard Bushman | |
|---|---|
| School or tradition | New Mormon history |
| Institutions | Columbia University |
| Notable works | Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling (2005) |
What US president was Mormon?
Jimmy Carter had the centerpiece of his National Family Week celebration be his address in the Tabernacle on Temple Square at Mormon headquarters.
Who was the LDS prophet in 1948?
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. Thomas Spencer Monson (August 21, 1927 – January 2, 2018) was an American religious leader, author, and the 16th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). As president, he was considered by adherents of the religion to be a prophet, seer, and revelator.