First Presidency

Overview

First Presidency

Overview

The First Presidency is the highest governing body of the Church. It is composed of the President of the Church, who is always the most senior living Apostle, and his counselors.

Related Topics

• Apostle

• Church Organization

• Prophets

Scriptures

Scripture References

• Doctrine and Covenants 81

• Doctrine and Covenants 90:12–16

Scripture Study Resources

• Guide to the Scriptures, “First Presidency”

• Index to the Triple Combination, “First Presidency”

Messages from Church Leaders

• President Russell M. Nelson

  Sustaining the Prophets

  President Russell M. Nelson

• President N. Eldon Tanner

  The Administration of the Church

  President N. Eldon Tanner

Additional Messages

Learning Resources

Teachings of Presidents of the Church

• Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith

  “The President of the High Priesthood of the Church”

  Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith, chapter 25

• Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Fielding Smith

  “Honoring the Priesthood Keys Restored through Joseph Smith”

  Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Fielding Smith, chapter 11

Stories

• Elder William R. Walker

  Three Presiding High Priests

  Elder William R. Walker

Teaching Resources

Stories and Activities for Teaching Children

“First Presidency,” Lesson Helps for Teaching Children