First Presidency

First Presidency 2006

The "First Presidency" of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints refers to the Church's President, deemed a prophet, and his counselors. The President and his first two counselors form the Quorum of the First Presidency, while any additional counselors that may be called serve only as counselors to the President.

These high priests of the Church, who generally hold the priesthood office of Apostle, work closely with the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles to direct God's work on the earth. Latter-day Saints look to the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve as members of Christ’s Church did anciently: they receive revelation and direction from God to guide people into His paths, so that one day they may return to live with Him.