Gary J. Coleman
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Gary J. Coleman | |
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First Quorum of the Seventy | |
First Quorum of the Seventy | |
April 5, 1997 | – October 1, 2011|
Called by | Gordon B. Hinckley |
End reason | Granted general authority emeritus status |
Emeritus General Authority | |
October 1, 2011 | |
Called by | Thomas S. Monson |
Personal details | |
Born | Gary Jerome Coleman September 18, 1941 Wenatchee, Washington, United States |
Gary Jerome Coleman (born September 18, 1941) has been a general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) since 1992.
Coleman was born in
After graduating from WSU, Coleman went on the receive
LDS Church service
Prior to his call as a general authority, Coleman was an instructor in the Church Educational System. At the time of his call as a general authority he was the assistant director of the Institute of Religion in Ogden, Utah, adjacent to Weber State University. Coleman has served in the church as a bishop and as a counselor to both stake and mission presidents. He also served as president of the California Arcadia Mission.
Coleman was called as a general authority and member of the
In 2012, Coleman was the keynote speaker at Brigham Young University's 41st Annual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium on the Scriptures.[5]
Bibliography
- The Journey of Conversion: A Renewed Invitation to Come Unto Christ Gary J. Coleman (Deseret Book Co, September 1, 2003, ISBN 978-1590381618)
- Yes, Mormons Are Christians Gary J. Coleman (Legends Library, 2017, ISBN 978-1944200343)
See also
- List of general authorities of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- 2008 Deseret Morning News Church Almanac (Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Morning News, 2007) p. 43
References
- ^ Gary J. Coleman and John M. Madsen, "New Religion, New Life," Ensign, June 2007, pp. 60–63.
- ^ "New Seventies, Relief Society Presidency bring wealth of experience", Deseret News, 7 April 1997. Retrieved on 25 March 2020.
- ^ "Honorable releases given to 12 brethren". Church News. Deseret News Publishing Company. 1 October 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
- ^ Walker, Joseph. "Leadership changes announced during Saturday afternoon LDS general conference session", Deseret News, 1 October 2011. Retrieved on 25 March 2020.
- ^ "Faith in action: Mormon symposium, gospel music, Scottish dance", The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 October 2012. Retrieved on 25 March 2020.