October 26, 2025, 6:00 AM MDT
The following new stake presidencies have been called:
new stakes
New stakes were created from the Rogers Arkansas Stakes and Springfield Missouri South Stakes. The Branson Missouri Stake is comprised of Branson Branch 3 (Spanish), Branson YSA Branch, Bee Creek, Berryville, Branson West, Fall Creek, and Harrison Wards and was established by Elder Erich W. Kopischke of the General Authority Seventy and Elder Stephen L. Bodine of the Area Seventy.
Branson Missouri Stake: (April 27, 2025) President — Barry Keith Johnson, 57, retired. wife Amy Astle Johnson; Counselor — Ryan Jerry Sorensen, 44, general manager of Hilton Grand Vacations, owner and cinematographer of Verum Films. wife, Melanie Taylor Sorensen; Cody Guy Hershey, 46, Superintendent of Reeds Spring School District. wife, Amy Lynn Perkins Hershey;
New stakes have been created from the Burley-Idaho Stakes and the Burley-Idaho West Stakes. The Burley-Idaho Central Stake, consisting of Burley 2nd Ward, Burley 3rd Ward, Burley 6th Ward, Burley 7th Ward, Burley 8th Ward, Burley 9th Ward, and Cassia (Spanish) Ward, was founded by Elder I. Raymond Egbo of the General Authority Seventy and Elder J. Joseph Keel of the Area Seventy.
Burley-Idaho Central Stake: (May 4, 2025) President — Chad Steven Bodily, 40, business owner. wife, Ann Miriam Barker Bodily; Counselor — Mark Wayne Fillmore, 68, dental technician. His wife is Leanne Broadhead Fillmore. Jacob Henry William Goedhart, 39, general and operations manager of South Ridge Milk. His wife is Tanna Mae Smith Goudhart.
A new stake has been established from the Chattanooga Tennessee Stake. The Cleveland Tennessee Stake, consisting of the Collegedale Branch and the Athens, Cleveland, Dalton, Dayton, and Ooltewah wards, was created by Elder Michael A. Dunn of the General Authority Seventy and Elder M. Andrew Gault of the Area Seventy.
Cleveland Tennessee Stake: (June 8, 2025) President — Daniel Patrick Wolfe, 61, Vice President of Management, CBL Properties. His wife is Kathryn Ray Collier Wolfe. COUNSELOR — Armando Javier Torres, 52, plant controller at Mohawk Industries. His wife is Maria Julieta Paes Torres. Adam Robertson, 57, Owner and CEO of ROSO, Inc. His wife is Ruth Ann Lamborn Robertson.
A new stake has been established from the Far West Missouri Stake. The Grand River Missouri Stake is comprised of the Far West YSA, Gallatin, Grand River Valley, Mill Creek, Spring Hill, Three Forks, Trenton, and Yellow Creek districts and was created by Elder William K. Jackson of the General Authority Seventy and Elder Curt L. Hodges of the Area Seventy.
Grand River Missouri Stake: (April 27, 2025) President — Joseph Earl Richardson, 59, BYU-Idaho online instructor and owner of JMLT Communications. His wife is Rebecca Ann Waugh Richardson. Counselor — David Haskell Marble, 56, associate professor and department chair of criminal justice, Missouri State University. wife Kristen Kern Marble; Jeffrey Morgan Durfee, 60, self-employed truck driver. His wife is Joanne Peck Durfee.
A new stake has been established from the Katoka Democratic Republic of Congo Stake. The Ndesha Stake of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, consisting of Kapunda, Katoka 1, Kerekere, Lulua, Ndesha 3, Chibandabanda, and Chikele wards, was created by Elder Thierry K. Mutombo of the General Authority Seventy and Elder Kabemba F. Nyembo of the Area Seventy.
Democratic Republic of the Congo Kananga Ndesha Stake: (June 15, 2025) President — Martin Mwebejai Muamba, 35, mechanic and Cumorah facility multi-service manager of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. wife, Ilunga Marie Jeanne Ntumba Mwebejai; Counselor — Honore Ngindu Karubi, 32, school coordinator and teacher. wife, Muakadi Ruth Bantumbinpe; Kayembe Ambroise Mutshipayi, 30, Educational Administrative Assistant and General Director. wife, Marie Bakatunanga Sibuabua;
A new stake has been established from the Kinshasa Rukunga Stake in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Democratic Republic of the Congo Kinshasa Kimbuwala Stake, consisting of the Mahuta Chapter and the Kimbuwala 1st, Kimbwala 2nd, Rutendele 1st, Rutendele 2nd, Mbudi, and Shikapa wards, was created by Elder Paul B. Pieper of the General Authority Seventy and Elder Jean Pierre Al Haboko of the Area Seventy.
Democratic Republic of the Congo Kinshasa Kimbwala Stake: (June 15, 2025) President — Serafin Mwana Nzambi Mbi, 62, Mission Aviation Fellowship Business Manager. His wife is Marie Claire Nrenzo Yatero. Counselor — Alphonse Mangbi Nyogba, 63, Human Resources Director. wife, Sylvie Ntsogo Njogba; Israel Njondo Gwei, 43 years old, entrepreneur. His wife Madeline Siamara Mwanza.
New stakes were created from the Kimbanseke Stake in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Kinsha Samokali Stake in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Democratic Republic of the Congo Mapela Stake, consisting of Durails 1st, Durails 2nd, Mapela, Masina 2nd, Masina 5th, and Murondo, was created by Elder Thierry K. Mutombo of the General Authority Seventy and Elder Jean-Pierre AL. Haboko of the Area Seventy.
Democratic Republic of the Congo Kinshasa Mapela Stake: (June 29, 2025) President — Nestor Otshudi Nkosso, 61, senior financial analyst for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. wife, Wivine Mpembe Kitoko; Counselor — Modeste Mikobi Shaminga, 43, lawyer. wife, Rose Nkuna Banpendi; Marcel Batutiak Makwikila, 53 years old, liberal professional. wife, Judith Bingi Makana;
A new stake has been created from the Lehi Utah Cold Spring Ranch Stake. The Lehigh-Utah Hardman Farms Stake, consisting of Hardman Farms 1st Ward, Hardman Farms 2nd Ward, Hardman Farms 3rd Ward, Hardman Farms 4th Ward, Hardman Farms 5th Ward, and Hardman Farms 6th Ward, was created by Elder Brian K. Taylor, General Authority Seventy, and Elder Craig M. Teuscher, Area Seventy.
Lehigh Utah Hardman Farms Stock: (June 8, 2025) President — Bramwell Todd Heath, 44, Department of Defense Analyst. His wife is Anna Lynn Elkington Heath. Counselor — Kenneth Arthur Corbett, 62, self-employed artist. His wife is Jane Kathryn Folsom Corbett. Gustavo G. Velasquez, 37, Chief Strategy Officer and Partner, Blackwall Ventures, Equity Real Estate Sales Agent. wife, Erica Ann Hawker Velasquez;
A new stake was created from the Moses Lake Washington Stake and the Spokane Washington West Stake. The Moses Lake Washington East Stake, consisting of the Ritzville Branch and the Garden Heights, Larson Heights, O’Sullivan, Pioneer, and Ridgeview wards, was created by Elder Peter M. Johnson of the General Authority Seventy and Elder Douglas P. Maxfield of the Area Seventy.
Moses Lake Washington East Stake: (June 1, 2025) President — Allen Dean Noble, 44, Chief Medical Officer, Moses Lake Community Health Center. His wife is Erin Lee Parsons Noble. Counselor — Paul Gilbert Davis, 60, Regional Technical Services Director, Lonza Inc. and Capsugel America. His wife is Ann Duvall Davis. Spencer David Williams, 46, City of Othello Chief Financial Officer. His wife is Brooke Ann Jones Williams.
A new stake was created from the Liberty Missouri Stake. The Shoal Creek Missouri Stake, consisting of the San Rafael Branch (Spanish) and the New Mark, North Kansas City, Oak Grove, Platte Woods, Smithville Lake, and Tiffany Springs districts, was established by Elder Matthew L. Carpenter of the General Authority Seventy and Elder Corbin E. Coombs of the Area Seventy.
Missouri Shoal Creek Stake: (June 8, 2025) President — Michael Thurston Beach, 63, Chief Financial Officer, Bart’s Electric Company. wife, Suzette Judine Gurney Beach; Counselor — David John Cook, 62, funeral director and owner of Cook Properties LLC. His wife is Doreen Darlene Wills Cook. Nathan Lee Crisenberry, 46, executive vice president of Alta Trust. wife, Mimi Elizabeth Stoker Crisenberry;
A new stake has been established from the Greenville South Carolina East Stake. The Spartanburg South Carolina Stake, consisting of the Union Branch and the Boiling Springs Ward, Gaffney Ward, Inman Ward, Roebuck Ward, Spartanburg Ward, and Tiger River Ward, was created by Elder Craig C. Christensen of the General Authority Seventy and Elder Richard G. Youngblood of the Area Seventy.
Spartanburg South Carolina Stake: (August 24, 2025) President — Dale Spencer Kitchen, 48, director of research and development at Milliken Corporation. wife, Loranna Kearsley Kitchen; Counselor — Landrum Earle Bagwell IV, 39, WJ Partners Managing Director. His wife is Niki Knudsen Bagwell. Timothy James McMurray, 36, assistant professor of music education, orchestra director, Saints Road violinist and composer, and private violin instructor at Converse College. His wife is Emily Sima Fossett McMurray.
Reorganized stake
Americana Brazil Stake: (June 8, 2025) President — Vagner Rogério Vichesi, 54, CNC LAB Manutenção Eletro Eletrônica Ltda. Director; successor of Benedito de Oliveira Filho. His wife is Zélie Vaz da Silva Vicesi. Counsel — Guilherme Guerra Murat, 35, Court Area Federal Judicial Engineer. His wife is Mariana Campana Ichinose Murat. Alexander Julio Jorge Sotelo Gordillo, 45, businessman of Casa de Reposo Flor de Iris, Elementor Cosmeticos, ANC Cosmetics. His wife is Cristian Caramoa Sotelo.
Benin City Nigeria Silco Stake: (July 27, 2025) President — Nicholas Osagie Oloiwi, 56, Edo State Government Principal. Michael Chukwudebe Omoko Sr.’s successor. wife, Augusta Ikpomwosa Osarogiagbon Nicholas-Oloiwi; Counselor — Mr. Charles Osamudiamen Omokaro, 62 years old, Edo National University of Technology, Yousen Principal Personal Secretary. His wife is Fidelia Nneka Udeze Omokaro. Rex Benjamin Ikeoretin, 58, part-time lecturer at the University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. wife, Marcy Ekeoretin;
Durango Colorado Stake: (August 10, 2025) President — Moss Jacob Fenberg, 50, president and founder of Southwest Eye Consultants. Replaces Spencer Shane Smith. wife, Tamra Kay Grigula Fenberg; Counsel — Todd Jay Proulx, 55, Chief Judge of the Colorado District Court. wife, Monica Widener Proulx; Brian Fredrick Olsen, 51, director of dentistry at Navajo Health System, Utah. His wife is Cherry Tanner Olsen.
Lerma Mexico Stake: (September 7, 2025) President — Gustavo López Villalobos, 40, Kindler Financial Administrator. Successor of Alberto Emilio Barrera Olascoaga. wife, Melody Flores Soto; Counselor — Luis Raul Tenorio Valenzuela, 42, Brambles Regional Human Resources and Latin American Learning Leader. His wife is Saray Jazmin Peña Ramirez. Rodrigo Hernandez Acosta, 38, director of special events for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. wife, Kim Yamir Martinez Diaz;
Mesa Arizona Clearview Stake: (September 14, 2025) President — Michael Aaron Hale, 38, Vice President of Finance, Arizona Financial Credit Union. Successor of Merrill David Kennedy. His wife is Taylor Kathleen Allen Hale. Counselor — David Bruce Ray, 47, clinical pharmacist. His wife is Neely Nicole Minor Ray. Benjamin David Spratling, 44, senior vice president of lending at AgWest Farm Credit. wife, Cynthia Jolene Merrell Spratling;
Mexico City Anuwax Stake: (June 22, 2025) President — Rene Rafael Vega Cruz, 45, Prestadora de Servicecios Cyclomat SA de CV SOFOM ENR Collection Director. Successor of Luis Fernando Huezo López. wife, Alejandra Gabriela Castellan Serrano; Advisor — Jesús Eduardo Mata Hernández, 34, treasurer and financial assistant at Delphi Bombas y Equipos. wife, Estefania Yamir Valencia Huerta; Giovanni Uriel Escamilla Flores, 35 years old. His wife is María de Jesús Camacho Nuñez de Escamilla.
Mexico City Netzahualchoyotl Stake: (June 8, 2025) President — Juan Miguel Jimenez, 48, teacher. Successor of Mario Alberto García Salas. His wife is Claudia Zepeda Garcia de Miguel. Counselor — Julián Salvador Ramírez Perez, 34, an accountant with Beehive Clothing in Mexico. His wife is Julia Viridiana Maya Ramirez. Gaspar Carvajal Seron, 62 years old, self-employed. His wife is Maria de Lourdes Juarez Diaz de Carvajal.
Murray Utah YSA Stake: (August 17, 2025) President — Clark David Ivory, 60, owner and CEO of Ivory Homes. Successor to Stephen Craig Johnson. wife, Christine Cahoon Ivory; Counselor — Walter Jenkins Plumb IV, 50, CEO of Plumb Holdings and partner at Garder Group. His wife is Elizabeth Ann Corbett Plumb. Darrin Craig Zwick, 48, President and CEO of Zwick Construction Company. His wife is Courtney Kate Carter Zwick.
Phoenix Arizona East Stake: (September 7, 2025) President — Andrew Scott Johnson, 46, former Brycon Corp. project manager. Successor of Charles William Ross. His wife is Rebecca Ann Campbell Johnson. Counselor — Michael Jonathan Tejada, 45, regional director of Vanguard Cleaning Systems, Arizona. wife Megan Marie McKellar Tejada; Timothy Scott Davey, 41, emergency physician. His wife is Sidney Carson Riding Davey.
Wacos Texas Stake: (September 14, 2025) President — Benjamin Franklin Perry II, 44, physician. Successor to Jesse Maxwell Hayes. His wife is Jessica Lynn Tricarico Perry. Counselor — Jordan Alexander Mayfield, 51, partner and executive committee member at Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee. His wife is Eden Annis Odalen Mayfield. Gregory Doty Walker, 39, dermatologist. His wife is Christina Elizabeth Hunt Walker.
