Apostles Messages

“…Blessed are ye if ye shall give heed unto the words of these twelve whom I have chosen from among you to minister unto you, and to be your servants…” 3 Nephi 12:1

Why Joseph?

Why Joseph? Joseph! Why do they always talk about Joseph? Who is Joseph? What does Joseph have to do with Jesus Christ? Joseph was the eleventh son of Jacob (Israel), and it is prophesied that his descendants will play an essential role in bringing the whole House of...

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The Quorum of Twelve Apostles communicates regularly with the Church by authoring messages that provide guidance and encouragement for the challenges we are facing in the world today.

Current Quorum of Twelve Apostles

Apostle James Crudup

Ordained 10/14/07

Apostle Joel Gehly

General Church President

Ordained 10/14/12

Apostle Peter Giannetti

Ordained 10/10/21

Apostle John Griffith

Ordained 10/12/03

Apostle Scott Griffith

Ordained 10/10/21

Apostle Paul Liberto

Ordained 4/17/05

Apostle Thomas Liberto

Ordained 10/15/95

Apostle Leonard Lovalvo

Ordained 4/22/07

Apostle Frank J. Natoli Jr.

Second Counselor

Ordained 10/11/15

Apostle Paul A. Palmieri

Ordained 10/11/15

Apostle Peter Scolaro

First Counselor

Ordained 10/12/97

Apostle Jerry Valenti

Ordained 4/22/18

All Apostles’ Messages

Why Joseph?

Mar 30, 2023

Latter Day Journey

Mar 24, 2022

Latter Day Journey Reflecting on the messages and encouragement we have shared with the Church over the past several years, the theme of our latter day journey has been reinforced many times. Articles such as It Is Always Good To Know The Way (Dec 2020), and The Ark...

The Ark of Safety

Jun 16, 2021

The Ark of Safety Many of the Messages from the Apostles over the recent years have referenced the importance of serving the Lord Jesus Christ in spirit and in truth, committing our lives and will to Him, and living more righteously as we engage and prepare for the...

The More Things Change

Jan 16, 2021

The More Things Change It’s now been about a year since the world changed dramatically. The past twelve months have been different than anything we’ve ever seen in our lifetimes. Many have been taken by surprise by some of the events that have occurred. But not our...

It is Always Good to Know the Way

Dec 20, 2020

It is Always Good to Know the Way Life is a journey, in fact, a series of journeys. On any journey, it’s always good to know the way. As children, we stayed close to home and gradually learned the neighborhood, venturing a little farther from home as our confidence...

The Lord Is Our Companion

Jun 2, 2020

The Lord Is Our Companion Over the past few months, our nation and the entire world have been living through a crisis caused by a disease known as the coronavirus. Much has been written and said about this disease – what caused it, how to prevent catching it, how to...

Increase In Righteousness

May 6, 2020

Increase In Righteousness Brothers, Sisters & Ministry of The Church of Jesus Christ: Throughout the past few years, the Lord has blessed the Church with many experiences and revelations. Some experiences have been encouragement. Some messages have had instruction...

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