He was appointed at a time when European baptism and activity rates were dwindling rather badly. He fitted the bill: European; Right Church experience; Strong testimony; Good business executive; Strong wealth position.
Who was the last Apostle of humble wealth status?
Why was Uchtdorf chosen an Apostle?
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Re: Why was Uchtdorf chosen an Apostle?
“We look to not only the spiritual but also the temporal, and we believe that a person who is impoverished temporally cannot blossom spiritually.”
Keith McMullin - Counsellor in Presiding Bishopric
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Thomas S Monson - Prophet, Seer, Revelator
Keith McMullin - Counsellor in Presiding Bishopric
"One, two, three...let's go shopping!"
Thomas S Monson - Prophet, Seer, Revelator