For the first time, the releases of Area Seventies (regional leaders) of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been publicly announced prior to general conference, which is scheduled for October.
Area Seventies serve as “special witnesses” of Jesus Christ to the geographic areas in which they live around the world.
The following Area Seventies are released, effective August 1, 2021:
Third Quorum of the Seventy (Africa Central, Africa South, and Africa West Areas)
- • Frederick O. Akinbo
- • M. T. Ben Davis
- • Jerat K. C. Igwe
- • Christophe Kawaya
- • John A. Koranteng
Fourth Quorum of the Seventy (Asia and Asia North Areas)
- • Dong Chol Beh
- • Ming-Shun Kuan
- • Seiji Tokuzawa
- • Robert K. William
Fifth Quorum of the Seventy (Brazil Area)
- • Aroldo B. Cavalcante
- • Carlos E. Perrotti
Sixth Quorum of the Seventy (Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico Areas)
- • Luis J. Camey
- • Luis C. Chaverri
- • Ulises Chávez
- • José A. Fernández
- • Candido Fortuna
- • Felix A. Martinez
- • Helamán Montejo
- • A. Moroni Pérez
- • Rene Romay
- • Luis G. Ruiz
- • Jesús Vélez
Seventh Quorum of the Seventy (Europe, Europe East, and Middle East / Africa North Areas)
- • Matthieu Bennasar
- • Tom-Atle Herland
Eighth Quorum of the Seventy (Pacific and Philippines Areas)
- • Richard C. Baquiran
- • Daniel G. Hamilton
- • Ryan V. Pagaduan
- • Mark P. Peteru
- • Maximo A. Saavedra Jr.
- • Benjamin T. Sinjoux
Ninth Quorum of the Seventy (South America Northwest and South America South Areas)
- • P. David Agazzani
- • Quilmer A. Agüero
- • Nelson Ardila
- • Antonio F. Faúndez
- • Matías D. Fernández
- • Juan J. Levrino
- • Carlo M. Lezano
- • Pedro A. Sanhueza
- • Daniel Texeira
- • Luis G. Zapata
Tenth Quorum of the Seventy (North America Central, North America Northeast, and North America Southeast Areas)
- • Douglas B. Carter
- • M. Dirk Driscoll
- • Michael A. Gillenwater
- • Michael D. Groll
- • J Vaun McArthur
- • Thomas T. Priday
- • Brian L. Rawson
- • Paul H. Sinclair
Eleventh Quorum of the Seventy (North America Southwest and North America West Areas)
- • Lawrence P. Blunck
- • Marc C. Davis
- • J. Scott Dorius
- • Bruce E. Ghent
- • Raymond S. Heyman
- • Todd S. Larkin
- • Kevin K. Miskin
- • Michael R. Murray
- • David L. Stapleton
- • Maxsimo C. Torres
- • Carlos Villarreal
- • Paul H. Watkins
- • C. Dale Willis
Twelfth Quorum of the Seventy (Utah Area)
- • Brent J. Christensen
- • Douglas L. Dance
- • Blake M. Roney
- • Eric J. Schmutz
- • Kevin J Worthen
Press release originally published on Newsroom.
Quorums of the Seventy
THERE ARE CURRENTLY EIGHT QUORUMS of the Seventy. Members of Quorums of the Seventy are often referred to simply as “Seventies.” Seventies are called to serve as special witnesses of Christ, proclaim the gospel, and build up the Church throughout the world. They work under the direction of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
General Authority Seventies serve in the Presidency of the Seventy, in Area Presidencies, and in other headquarters administrative functions. Under the direction of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, they travel frequently to meet with and teach Church leaders, missionaries, and members of the Church in local congregations.
General Authority Seventies have authority to serve anywhere in the world. Area Seventies’ authority is generally limited to the area where they serve.
The Presidency of the Seventy is drawn from the General Authority Seventies and presides over all quorums of the Seventy.
