The divine gift of repentance is the key to happiness here and hereafter. During his tenure in the presidency of the seventy, elder christofferson had supervisory responsibility for the north america. Gay brother of mormon apostle shares his spiritual journey. He has spoken many times to global audiences, most recently at the g20 international faith forum in argentina on religious freedom and in washington d. January 2020 worldwide devotional for young adults elder d. Todd christofferson of the quorum of the twelve apostles, shares his journey and perspective as a gay mormon in a new book titled, that we may be one. Todd christofferson, let us be men, ensign, nov 2006, 4648. Todd christofferson and his wife, sister kathy christofferson, addressed young adults in a worldwide broadcast devotional about choice. My wife and i have four sons and a daughter, each married to a wonderful spouse or, in the case of our youngest son, soon. He has spoken many times to global audiences, including at the g20 international faith forum in argentina on religious freedom and in washington, d. Todda father was a veterinarian and had a small farm near lindon. Elder christofferson with his wife, kath, in greece.
Currently, he is the ninth most senior apostle in the church. President condes wife, pamela, approached carrying one of her small children. Mormon apostles gay brother shares his religious journey. Todd christofferson of the quorum of the apostles sits on the stand next to his wife, sister kathy christofferson, prior to speaking during a worldwide devotional broadcast from the uccu event center in orem, utah, on jan. Todd christofferson of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints will address 2,5 graduates at brigham young universityidahos 2018 fall semester commencement on wednesday, december 19, 2018.
Todd christofferson echoed his wife s testimony of the power of the small, simple, but powerful aspects of the gospel, also noting that we are not among the small or simple. Todd christofferson and his wife, katherine, spoke to young adults at utah valley university in orem on january 12, 2019. Todd christofferson, told the 500 fulltime missionaries in attendance that he had confidence in their abilities as messengers of god to invite the peoples of the pacific to come unto christ. Todd christofferson and his wife, kathy, enjoy prelude music in the marriott center before the closing session of byu womens conference begins on may 3. Todd christofferson and his wife, sister katherine christofferson, spoke to more than 1,250 students, faculty and staff about gods invitation to assist in his work of redemption. David todd christofferson born january 24, 1945 is an american religious leader and former lawyer who serves as a member of the quorum of the twelve.
By 1947, the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the pioneers in the salt lake valley, membership had just reached 1 million. Seventyfive years ago today, elder christofferson was born to paul and jeanne christofferson. Oct 19, 2015 my son lives down the street from elder d. My daughterinlaw is a good friend of his wife kathy. At the time of his call, he was serving in the presidency of the seventy. An event that occurred when he was about twelve years old proved to be a metaphor for his lifes work. During his mission, elder christofferson learned from two exceptional mission. Elder christofferson discusses commitment to christ and fomo.
Elder david todd christofferson is a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles, the secondhighest governing body of the church of jesus christ of latterday. Elder david todd christofferson is a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles, the secondhighest governing body of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Todd christofferson expresses love to samoan saints. To celebrate, weve gathered five fun facts about elder christofferson that you probably. Elder christofferson and his wife, katherine jacob christofferson, are the parents of five children. David todd christofferson was born on 24 january 1945 to paul v. Jan, 2020 young adults attend a worldwide devotional. Todd christofferson elder christofferson speaks with precision and clarity, and believes in the power of prayer. He has been a general authority of the church since 1993.
Address to ces religious educators january 26, 2018 salt lake tabernacle. Todd christofferson was called to the quorum of the twelve apostles on april 5, 2008. Elder christofferson is visiting the south pacific with his wife, katherine christofferson. From 1975 to 1980, elder christofferson practiced law in washington, d. Todd christofferson thanks missionaries copied to clipboard in a meeting in auckland today, latterday saint apostle, elder d. Faith and family closeness were entwined, each incomplete without the. I know that in accepting this invitation, you will find joy both now and forever. Todd christofferson of the quorum of the twelve apostles celebrates his 69th birthday today. Todd christofferson discusses the importance of marriage between a man and a woman and its place in gods plan of happiness. Critics have also claimed that there were no religious revivals in the pa. Todd christofferson was called to the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on april 5, 2008. It is a beautifully done, hardcover gift book, filled with pictures, quotes, essays, encouragement, thoughts to ponder and more.
And of enormous importance, it can inspire husband and wife. Todd christofferson was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints when this fireside address was given on 9 january 2011. One gay mans powerful journey away from the church and. Sep 09, 2019 he and his wife, zulma, are the parents of four children. I think one of the best things i have done as a father has been to read the scriptures with my wife. He expressed how heavenly father and the savior are not disinterested observers, curious to see if things will work out for gods children.
A worldwide devotional for young adults was transmitted live on the church satellite system, and other media on sunday, january 12, 2020, at 6. David todd christofferson was born in american fork, utah, on jan. Todd christofferson, and my soninlaw has traveled with him as a photographer. Todd christofferson, was a member of the first quorum of the seventy and later served in the presidency of the seventy, the couple would fly to utah to be in the conference center when he spoke. Christofferson, the 60yearold gay brother of lds apostle d. This book talks about the importance of men in a childs life, and even in their wife s life. Todd christofferson of the quorum of the twelve apostles.
The good that men can do is geared toward men, not necessarily fathers, though i think fathers are the main focus. Elder christofferson was born in american fork, utah. My husband and i have attended church in their ward enough times that elder and sister christofferson know our names and our home town. Todd christofferson october 6, 2018 most of us find ourselves at this moment on the continuum between a socially motivated participation in gospel rituals on the one hand and a fully developed, christlike commitment to the will of god on the other. There for the first time i saw the film mans search for happiness. Todd christofferson and his wife, kathy, encourage students to fully commit to christ. Todd christofferson of the quorum of the twelve apostles a s a youth i visited the 1964 worlds fair in new york city. Todd christofferson of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints was interviewed by daniel woodruff of kutv news regarding the passage of utahs antidiscrimination and religious freedom law, sb296, which the lds church supported. Not one single human being can ever truthfully claim that he or she is beneath gods notice or beyond his care, ever. David todd christofferson born january 24, 1945 is an american religious leader and former lawyer who serves as a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Todd christofferson of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints quorum of the twelve apostles and his wife, sister kathy. He earned his bachelors degree from byu and his law degree from duke university. A home evening with elder christofferson in central america. Todd christofferson and his wife, kathy, encourage.
Todd christofferson of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, takes a tour with his wife katherine at christ church, oxford university, prior to speaking in oxford, england, on thursday, june 15, 2017. As a teenager living in somerset, new jersey, todd christofferson participated in the cast of the hill cumorah pageant near palmyra, new york, for two summers. Todd christofferson and his wife, sister kathy christofferson, addressed young adults in a worldwide broadcast devotional about choice and commitment. Todd christofferson of the quorum of the twelve apostles and his wife, sister katherine christofferson, will. Todd christofferson author of the good that men can do. Your individual efforts matter, elder christofferson tells. Vincent haleck of the pacific area presidency, and his. Todd christofferson was a member of the presidency of the seventy of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints when this commencement address was given on 16 august 2007. Todd christofferson and his wife, sister kathy christofferson, walk from from brigham youngs office in the beehive house in salt lake city, utah, on may 12, 2020. My wife, kathy, and i are pleased to be speaking at the byu womens conference on friday at 3. Todd christofferson, says his parents followed neither course. With my other brothers, i was pleased to read a draft manuscript of toms book, said elder d. Why does bob woodward want to talk about watergate with elder. Elder and sister christofferson close byu womens conference.
He and his wife, zulma, are the parents of four children. January 2020 worldwide devotional for young adults youtube. Perry, a member of the freedoms foundation at valley forges national council of trustees, left, and utah attorney general sean reyes, right, give elder d. Elder christofferson told the story of his mother, who had a dangerous surgery that caused her great pain when she used her arms for quite some time afterwards. Todd christofferson, of the quorum of the twelve apostles, invited young adults to have trust in the saviors path of discipleship at the worldwide youngadult devotional on jan. This story was originally published in church news in an address at southern virginia university on jan. One of my favorite stops was the lds church pavilion with its impressive replica of the salt lake temple spires. In times of distress, let your covenants be paramount and let your obedience be exact. Todd a father was a veterinarian and had a small farm near lindon. We d like to help celebrate this apostle with some of our favorite photos from elder christofferson s life. Christofferson and jeanne svenson in american fork, utah and raised in pleasant grove and lindon, utah. Wed like to help celebrate this apostle with some of our favorite photos from elder christoffersons life.
Todd christofferson of the quorum of the twelve apostles and his wife, sister katherine christofferson, will speak to young adults worldwide on. Todd christofferson has been a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles since april 5, 2008. Apostle counsels young adults to overcome fear and commit to. Todd christofferson of the quorum of the twelve apostles, shares his journey and perspective as a gay mormon. In the saviors words and in deep humility and love, i invite all to repent. Todd christofferson, a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles, and his wife, sister katherine christofferson, were the featured speakers. Todd christofferson and sister kathy christofferson join other general authorities and their wives for a family home evening broadcast.
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