Die Führung der Kirche

The first presidency sit together in the Church Office Building. They are participating in a press conference. The image includes: Russell M. Nelson, Dallin H. Oaks, and Henry B. Eyring.

Die Kirche Jesu Christi der Heiligen der Letzten Tage folgt dem gleichen Muster wie die Kirche, die Jesus Christus während seines irdischen Wirkens aufgerichtet hat und die in unserer Zeit wiederhergestellt wurde. Christus ist weiterhin das Oberhaupt der Kirche und leitet seine erwählten Diener bei der Führung der Kirche.

Die Führer der weltweiten Kirche sind als Generalautoritäten und oberste Beamte bekannt. Zu den Generalautoritäten gehören die Erste Präsidentschaft, das Kollegium der Zwölf Apostel, die Generalautorität-Siebziger und die Präsidierende Bischofschaft. Zu den obersten Beamten gehören die auf oberster Ebene tätigen Präsidentschaften der Frauenhilfsvereinigung, der Primarvereinigung, der Sonntagsschule, der Jungen Damen und der Jungen Männer.

Die Erste Präsidentschaft ist das oberste Führungsgremium der Kirche. Gemeinsam mit dem Kollegium der Zwölf Apostel sind die Mitglieder der Ersten Präsidentschaft besondere Zeugen für Jesus Christus. Sie bemühen sich um Führung vom Herrn, um die Angelegenheiten der Kirche leiten zu können.

Die Generalautoritäten, die obersten Beamten und alle sonstigen Führer der Kirche bemühen sich ebenfalls um göttliche Führung, um einzelnen Mitgliedergruppen der Kirche in aller Welt liebevoll dienen zu können.

Übersicht der Generalautoritäten und der obersten Beamten der Kirche herunterladen

Die Führung der Kirche

Die Erste Präsidentschaft und das Kollegium der Zwölf Apostel

Official Portrait of the First Presidency. Photographed January 2018. Photo of President Russel M. Nelson sitting in an armchair. He is surrounded by his counselors. On the left is President Dallin H. Oaks (1st Counselor) and on the right is President Henry B. Eyring (2nd Counselor). They are in the Church Administration Building.

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First Presidency

Jesus Christ leads His Church through a prophet, who acts as the President of the Church, and two or three Apostles who are called to be the prophet’s counselors. This group is known as the First Presidency, and it is the highest governing body of the Church.

Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is the second-highest presiding body in the government of the Church. Its members travel the world as special witnesses of the name of Christ and serve under the direction of the First Presidency.

Die Siebziger

Presidents of the Seventy Group Photo

Presidency of the Seventy

The Presidency of the Seventy is a group of seven General Authority Seventies called as presidents by the First Presidency to preside over all members of the Seventy. One of the seven presidents is chosen to preside over the other six (see Doctrine and Covenants 107:93–94). They act under the keys and direction of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Group photo of the Quorums of the Seventy

General Authority Seventies

General Authority Seventies are Church leaders called by the First Presidency to be “especial witnesses” and to assist the Twelve in “building up the church and regulating all the affairs” and “preaching and administering the gospel” throughout the world. Some General Authority Seventies serve in the Presidency of the Seventy; others serve in Area Presidencies.

Fourth Quorum of the Seventy. 2015

Quorums of the Seventy

Members of the Seventy, including Area Seventies, are organized into quorums. The Presidency of the Seventy presides over these quorums.

Die Präsidierende Bischofschaft

Bishop Gérald Caussé, Presiding Bishop
Bishop W. Christopher Waddell, First Counselor
Bishop L. Todd Budge, Second Counselor

Presiding Bishopric

The Presiding Bishopric is a council of three men who work under the direction of the First Presidency. They manage such matters as humanitarian aid, welfare programs, tithing and fast offerings, physical facilities, and the organization of membership records, among others. They also travel frequently to minister to Church members around the world.

Die obersten Beamten

The Relief Society General Presidency (Beginning August 2022)

Relief Society General Presidency

The Relief Society General Presidency is called to lead the Relief Society, the Church’s organization for women, which has millions of members worldwide. The presidency is composed of a president, who is called by the President of the Church, and two counselors. These three women travel around the world to visit, teach, and minister to the women of the Church. They also counsel with other general Church leaders to strengthen the women of the Church and their families.

Portraits of the Young Men General Presidency

Young Men General Presidency

The Young Men organization promotes growth and development in young men through Sunday instruction and weekday activities. The Young Men General Presidency, which directs this organization for the whole Church, consists of a president and two counselors. These three men are responsible for supporting young men ages 12 to 18 in the Church as they serve in the Aaronic Priesthood. Members of the Young Men General Presidency travel frequently to minister to Church members around the world and to strengthen the young men of the Church.

Emily Belle Freeman, Tamara W. Runia, and Andrea Munoz Spannaus

Young Women General Presidency

The Young Women organization promotes growth and development in young women through Sunday instruction and weekday activities. The Young Women General Presidency, which directs this organization for the whole Church, consists of a president and two counselors. These three women are responsible for supporting young women ages 12 to 18 as they serve in the Church and prepare to make temple covenants. Members of the Young Women General Presidency travel frequently to minister to Church members around the world and to strengthen the young women of the Church.

Primary General Presidency, including President Susan H. Porter (center), First Counselor, Sister Amy Wright (left), and Second Counselor, Sister Tracy Y. Browning (right).

Primary General Presidency

The Primary is an organization for children ages 18 months to 11 years. It teaches them about the gospel of Jesus Christ and helps them build faith. The Primary General Presidency, which directs the Primary for the whole Church, consists of a president and two counselors. These three women work to strengthen children and families throughout the Church. Members of the Primary General Presidency travel frequently to meet with and teach Primary leaders and children throughout the world. They counsel with other general and local Church leaders to teach, serve, and watch over the children and families of the Church.

General Sunday School Presidency

Sunday School General Presidency

The Sunday School General Presidency is responsible for religious instruction in the Church. The presidency consists of a president and two counselors who travel frequently to minister to Church members around the world, helping them improve religious teaching in Church meetings and in the home. They also work to strengthen members’ commitment to personal and family scripture study and help them increase their faith in Jesus Christ.

Die Führung in den Gebieten

Randy D. Funk, Craig C. Christensen, and Walter F. González all take a portrait together. 2020 Official group portrait.

Area Presidency

In each area, a General Authority Seventy is assigned by the First Presidency to serve as the Area President. Two counselors, who are General Authority Seventies or Area Seventies, are assigned to assist the president.

Fourth Quorum of the Seventy. 2015

Area Seventies

Area Seventies are Church leaders called by the First Presidency to be “especial witnesses” and to assist the Twelve in “building up the church and regulating all the affairs” and “preaching and administering the gospel” in their assigned areas. They act under the keys and direction of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

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