Aging Leadership in the LDS Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a unique policy where its top leaders serve until death, making aging authorities inevitable.
Historian Greg Prince discusses the implications of this policy, including the advantages and disadvantages of having aging church leaders.
- Leadership succession has evolved throughout Latter-day Saint history.
- The prospect of apostles and First Presidency members being granted emeritus status is considered.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only major Western religious tradition in the US with a service-until-death policy for its top leader.
President Dallin H. Oaks, 93, is expected to serve until the end of his life, following the example of his predecessors, including Russell M. Nelson.
Autor's summary: Aging LDS leaders face dementia risks.
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