List of Prophet-Presidents of the Community of Christ
This article lists the Prophet-Presidents of the Community of Christ. The included persons have served as President of the organization. The Community of Christ was formerly (1872–2001) known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS).
No. | Portrait | Prophet-President | Birth | Ordination | End of term | Length | Death |
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1 | ![]() | Joseph Smith | December 23, 1805 | April 6, 1830 | June 27, 1844 | 14 years | June 27, 1844 |
Formal reorganization occurred on April 6, 1860 at the Amboy Conference. | About 16 years | ||||||
2 | ![]() | Joseph Smith III | November 6, 1832 | April 6, 1860 | December 10, 1914 | 54 years | December 10, 1914 |
3 | Frederick M. Smith | January 21, 1872 | May 15, 1915 | March 20, 1946 | 32 years | March 20, 1946 | |
4 | ![]() | Israel A. Smith | February 2, 1876 | April 6, 1946 | June 14, 1958 | 12 years | June 14, 1958 |
5 | W. Wallace Smith | November 18, 1900 | October 6, 1958 | April 5, 1978 | 20 years | August 4, 1989 | |
6 | Wallace B. Smith | July 29, 1929 | April 5, 1978 | April 15, 1996 | 18 years[1] | September 22, 2023 | |
7 | W. Grant McMurray | June 12, 1947 | April 15, 1996 | November 29, 2004 | 8 years[2] | Living | |
8 | Stephen M. Veazey | May 3, 1957 | June 3, 2005 | Incumbent | 19 years | Living |
Timeline
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Notes
- ^ In 1995, Wallace B. Smith named his successor and retired to emeritus status in 1996
- ^ On 29 November 2004, McMurray resigned as President of the Church. In March 2005, a joint council of church leaders led by the Council of Twelve Apostles announced Stephen M. Veazey as Prophet-President designate
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Members of the First Presidency of the Community of Christ (formerly the RLDS Church)
- Stephen M. Veazey (Prophet–President)
- Stassi D. Cramm (Counselor)
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