President Russell M. Nelson was set apart as the 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Jan. 14, 2018. Since then, he has traveled to 35 nations, changed Church organization, utilized technology, led the Church through a pandemic, issued historic invitations and built bridges of understanding while overseeing the continuing restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Here are articles and coverage from the Church News about his five-year ministry as Church President.
President Russell M. Nelson’s prophetic ministry: 5 years of historic leadership, revelation and invitations
When President Nelson, then 93, was set apart as the 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Jan. 14, 2018, it was after serving 34 years in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He brought a lifetime of preparation to his new position, including as a world-renowned surgeon, his service as the chairman of each of the Church’s three governing committees and visiting 133 countries in previous assignments.
Three of President Russell M. Nelson’s children celebrate his 5 years as Prophet, offering a glimpse into his role as a father
Three of President Nelson’s 10 children — Gloria Irion, Laurie Marsh and Russell Nelson Jr. — discuss the lessons learned as children from their father in episode 118 of the Church News podcast.
“You know, nothing that my dad does surprises me. Nothing. Everything amazes me, but nothing surprises me. He doesn’t look for anybody’s approval, but the Lord’s,” Laurie Marsh said.
15 experiences of people who followed President Nelson’s invitations, including focusing on the temple, taking charge of testimony
The Church News asked readers to send in their experiences of following President Nelson’s invitations, including focusing on the temple and taking charge of their testimonies. Here are more than a dozen experiences.
99 announcements and changes in the Church since President Nelson became Prophet 5 years ago
See a chronological list of some of the many announcements and changes that have happened in the Church in the last five years.
Video: Favorite moments from President Nelson’s 5-year ministry
This Church News video, titled “Five Years of Leadership,” features a few favorite moments captured by the Church News during President Nelson’s historic ministry.
Invitations President Nelson has given since he became Prophet
Throughout his ministry, President Nelson has used general conference, social media and other means to extend invitations.
Sarah Jane Weaver: Why President Nelson’s 5-year ministry is not so different from playing Scrabble
Just as he has worked out a formula to ensure a winning hand at Scrabble, the Prophet governs his life by following divine laws to receive blessings.
