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The head of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) is Jesus Christ. The Church is guided by a prophet who receives the will of Jesus Christ through direct revelation. This prophet is currently (March 2010) Thomas S. Monson.
You can learn more about the Church or about Thomas S. Monson at the "Related Links" below.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe current head leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is Thomas S. Monson. The leader of the church is called by the title "President" and is considered to be a prophet, seer, and revelator. He is said to receive revelation and guidance from God in leading church affairs. He is assisted by two councilors and twelve apostles.
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∙ 12y agoMembers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe that Jesus Christ is the leader of their church, and that He leads the church through direct revelation to a Prophet and 12 Apostles. The current prophet (May 2011) is Thomas S. Monson.
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∙ 9y agoMembers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe that Jesus Christ is the ultimate head of their church, and always has been. Mormons believe that Jesus speaks to His people through prophets, just as in Biblical times. The prophet also serves as the President of the Church, and has the final say (acting upon guidance received from God) on all temporal and spiritual aspects of the church including doctrine, policy, administration, finances, construction, etc. His is assisted by (generally) two counselors (sometimes more) and twelve Apostles. Mormons believe that their prophet/president is a continuation of the ancient Biblical tradition of prophets.
Previous presidents of the Church are:
Joseph Smith (1830-1844)
Brigham Young (1847-1877)
John Taylor (1880-1887)
Wilford Woodruff (1889-1898)
Lorenzo Snow (1898-1901)
Joseph F. Smith (1901-1918)
Heber J. Grant (1918-1945)
George Albert Smith (1945-1951)
David O. McKay (1951-1970)
Joseph Fielding Smith (1970-1972)
Harold B. Lee (1972-1973)
Spencer W. Kimball (1973-1985)
Ezra Taft Benson (1985-1994)
Howard W. Hunter (1994-1995)
Gordon B. Hinckley (1995-2008)
And the current President of the Church is:
Thomas S. Monson (2008- )
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∙ 16y agoWell... God. If you are talking about highest ranking non-immortal being, it would be the prophet, who is currently Thomas S. Monson.
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No. Robert J. Mazzuca, head of the Boy Scounts of America, is not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the 'Mormon' church).
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The Mormon church is the true church. The Mormon Church is officially called the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
What is the age of the current head of the Mormon church?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe that Jesus Christ is and always has been the head of their church. However, the church does, of course, have a leader on earth who is called the 'president' of the church. He is also considered a prophet. The current (June 2013) President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is Thomas S. Monson. He was born on August 21, 1927 - so he will be 86 this summer. You can learn more about President Monson and other top Mormon church leaders at the "Related Links" below.
Is the Mormon Church false?
No the Mormon church is true if u don't belive me ask a Mormon friend and ask for his/her bible and read it.
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No. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) is not affiliated with Amway.
What is the name of the church that the Mormon's established?
The official name of the "Mormon" Church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It was not established by "mormon's", but by one man, Joseph Smith.
Is USANA a Mormon company?
The Mormon Church (Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) does not own Usana. Several members of the senior staff of the company may be members of the Mormon church, but it does not make it a Mormon company.
Is Keha Mormon?
No. Kesha is not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the 'Mormon' church).
Is chamillionaire Mormon?
No. Chamillionaire is not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church).
Is Ted Nugent a Mormon?
No. Ted Nugent is not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church).
Was Andrew Jackson a member of the Mormon Church?
No, Andrew Jackson was not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church).
What is a devoted Mormon?
A devoted Mormon is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) who actively practices their religion and participates in their congregation.
