No one can say with certainty who will be the next LDS prophet after President Dallin H. Oaks, and the Church itself does not make predictions. What can be explained is how succession works and who is currently next in line by seniority.

How succession works

In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the new prophet is almost always the longest‑serving member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles at the time of the previous prophet’s death.

  • When a prophet dies, the First Presidency is dissolved and leadership returns to the Quorum of the Twelve.
  • The apostles meet, pray, and then formally sustain the senior apostle as the next president of the Church.

This process is based on apostolic seniority , not on popularity, age alone, or public speculation.

Current order after Oaks

News coverage in late 2025 confirms that Dallin H. Oaks is now the 18th prophet and president of the Church, with Jeffrey R. Holland serving as president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

  • Those same reports note that, based on seniority, Jeffrey R. Holland is next in line to become prophet if the usual pattern continues.
  • This “line of succession” is descriptive, not a guarantee; Church members believe the Lord could direct otherwise if He chose.

So, under the standard seniority system and assuming no unexpected changes, Jeffrey R. Holland would be expected to be the next LDS prophet after President Oaks.

What members and forums say

Online Latter‑day Saint and ex‑LDS forums often discuss “who’s next,” but they are ultimately offering opinions, not authoritative predictions.

  • Some posts share speculative “timelines” for future prophets, while others push back and emphasize faith in divine guidance over forecasting.
  • These discussions can be interesting for trend‑watching, but official doctrine only affirms the seniority‑based pattern and God’s direction in the calling.

Bottom line: by current seniority, Holland is the likely next prophet after Oaks, but Latter‑day Saints hold that only God ultimately decides who will lead the Church.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.