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Saturday, September 3, 2016

The current area assignments of the apostles

It took me a while to get this information, but I have found data on which apostles are overseeing which areas outside the United States. The information about which apostles are overseeing the areas within the US and Canada could not be found. But I am excited to know this much. Here's the list:

President Russell M. Nelson—supervises the Philippines Area
Elder Dallin H. Oaks--assignment not known. They may be holding him in reserve because he is a senior member of the Twelve and young for being the third most senior apostle. Plus, with President Nelson periodically being absent from overseeing the quorum with his many assignments, the First Presidency may have wanted to have at least one member of the Twelve free from worldwide responsibilities.
Elder M. Russell Ballard—supervises the Europe and Europe East Areas
Elder Robert D. Hales—in view of his health being what it is, he may not be able to travel abroad. It is an unusual situation that needs flexibility.
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland—supervises the Brazil, South America North and Middle East/Africa North Areas
Elder David A. Bednar—supervises the South America South Area
Elder Quentin L. Cook—supervises the Asia North and Central America Areas
Elder Neil L. Andersen—supervises the Africa Southeast and Pacific Areas
Elder Ronald A. Rasband—supervises the Africa West Area
Elder Gary E. Stevenson—supervises the Asia Area

Elder Dale G. Renlund—supervises the Caribbean and Mexico Areas

Let me know what you think.

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