Aging Leadership in the LDS Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a unique policy of having its top leaders serve until death, making aging authorities a common occurrence.
Historian Greg Prince discusses the implications of this policy, including the advantages and disadvantages of having aging church leaders.
- Leadership succession has evolved throughout Latter-day Saint history.
- The prospect of apostles and First Presidency members being granted emeritus status is considered.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only major Western religious tradition in the United States with a service-until-death policy for its top leader.
President Dallin H. Oaks, 93, is the 18th prophet-president of the Utah-based faith, and is expected to serve until the end of his life, following the example of his predecessors.
Author's summary: Aging LDS leaders raise concerns about leadership succession.
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