President Dallin H. Oaks Announced as 18th President of the Church
President Dallin H. Oaks was announced as the 18th President of the Church and named his counselors in a live broadcast.
In his first public address as President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Oaks spoke to Church members on Tuesday afternoon, October 14, from the Conference Center on Temple Square in Salt Lake City.
- President Henry B. Eyring was announced as first counselor.
- President D. Todd Christofferson was announced as second counselor.
I accept with humility the responsibility that God has placed upon me and commit my whole heart and soul to the service to which I have been called.
President Oaks also bore testimony of the Savior, Jesus Christ.
Author's summary: President Oaks becomes the 18th Church President.