Aging Leadership in the LDS Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a unique policy where its top leaders serve until death.
Historian Greg Prince discusses the implications of this policy, including the advantages and disadvantages of having aging church leaders.
- Leadership succession has evolved throughout Latter-day Saint history.
- Aging leaders may bring experience, but also face health challenges, such as dementia.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only major Western religious tradition with a service-until-death policy for its top leader.
President Dallin H. Oaks, 93, is the 18th prophet-president, succeeding Russell M. Nelson, and is expected to serve until the end of his life.
Autor's resume: Aging LDS leaders face dementia risks.
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