Next in Line? Who Will Lead the LDS Church After Russell M. Nelson’s Death?
Who becomes the next prophet of the Mormon Church? It’s not revelation. It’s not a vote. It’s a matter of seniority.
In this 5-minute explainer, we break down the LDS Church's unique "Last Man Standing" approach to prophetic succession—and who’s statistically next in line.
🔹 How Prophetic Succession Works:
* No vote. No public revelation.
* Longest-serving apostle becomes president.
* First Presidency dissolves, and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles takes over until a new president is set apart.
🔹 The Current Lineup (2025):
👑 Russell M. Nelson (b. 1924) – Current prophet, age 100
➡️ Dallin H. Oaks (b. 1932) – Likely next, short reign expected
⚠️ Jeffrey R. Holland (b. 1940) – In poor health, unlikely to serve
📉 Henry B. Eyring (b. 1933) – Elderly and stepping back
🔮 David A. Bednar (b. 1952) – The future face of Mormonism?
We also project how Bednar could become the “generational prophet” leading into the 2040s and 2050s.
🧠 Succession in the LDS Church is about surviving your peers. This video explains why David A. Bednar is almost certainly next in line—eventually.
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