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, making aging authorities inevitable. Historian Greg Prince discusses the implications of this policy.
President Dallin H. Oaks, 93, is the 18th prophet-president, succeeding Russell M. Nelson. Oaks will serve until the end of his life, following the precedent set by Nelson and 16 others before him.
Leadership succession has evolved throughout Latter-day Saint history, with advantages and disadvantages to having aging church leaders.
- The LDS Church is the only major Western religious tradition in the US with a service-until-death policy for its top leader.
- Aging leaders may eventually reach "the zone of dementia", posing challenges for the church.
Author's summary: Aging LDS leaders raise concerns about leadership succession.
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