Russell M. Nelson was called as the 17th president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on January 14, 2018. He had previously been called as an apostle on April 7, 1984.

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  • Called as prophet: January 14, 2018.
  • Called as an apostle: April 7, 1984.
  • Context: His leadership began after he was sustained and set apart in the Salt Lake Temple.

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