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Neil Linden Andersen (born August 9, 1951) is an American religious leader and former business executive who serves as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He was sustained by church membership as an apostle on April 4, 2009, during the church's General Conference. At the time of his call to the Twelve, Andersen had been serving as an LDS general authority since 1993, including service in the Presidency of the Seventy from 2005 to 2009.[1] Currently, he is the seventh most senior apostle in the church.[2]

Key Information

Early life

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Andersen was born in Logan, Utah and raised near Pocatello, Idaho.[3] As a young man, he served in France as a missionary for the LDS Church. After his mission, he graduated from Brigham Young University (BYU) in 1975 with a bachelor's degree in economics and was elected student body vice president.[4] He later earned an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1977.[4] He later lived and worked in Tampa, Florida, where he was the vice president of the Morton Plant Health System.[3] While in Tampa, Andersen served in the LDS Church as a stake president.

LDS Church service

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Andersen was president of the church's France Bordeaux Mission from 1989 to 1992. In 1993, he was called as a general authority and member of the First Quorum of the Seventy.[5] As a general authority, he has been the assistant executive director of the Priesthood Department. He has also been in the presidencies of the church's Utah North, Utah South, North America Southwest, North America Northeast, and Europe West areas. He also served as president of the Brazil South Area. Andersen was the executive director of the Church Audiovisual Department and managed the development of the film The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd and supervised the launch of the website Mormon.org.[3] From 1997 to 2001, Andersen was a member of the general presidency of the church's Sunday School.

In 2005, Andersen became a member of the Presidency of the Seventy. In this capacity, he directed the affairs of the church in the Idaho Area and in 2006, he broke ground for the construction of the Twin Falls Idaho Temple. In 2007, Andersen was reassigned to preside over the North America Southwest Area. From August 2008 to April 2009, Andersen was the senior member of the seven-man presidency. On February 14, 2009, he broke ground for the construction of The Gila Valley Arizona Temple, located in Central, Arizona.[6]

Quorum of the Twelve

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In April 2009, Andersen was called by church president Thomas S. Monson to fill the vacancy created in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles by the death of Joseph B. Wirthlin the previous year. In July 2013, Andersen attended the 2013 National Scout Jamboree and spoke to the 3,000 LDS Boy Scouts in attendance, one of the larger Sunday services he has attended.[7] On July 1, 2016 Andersen threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball game as part of their long-running 'Mormon Night' tradition.[8] Andersen reaffirmed the LDS Church's stance on marriage in the April 2019 general conference.[9][10] Andersen remarked, "While many governments and well-meaning individuals have redefined marriage, the Lord has not."[11] In the April 2025 general conference, Andersen reaffirmed the LDS Church's opposition to elective abortion, stating "protecting the unborn... is a moral law confirmed by the Lord through his prophets."[12][13]

Personal life

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Andersen married Kathy Sue Williams in the Salt Lake Temple on March 20, 1975 while still students at BYU.[3] They are the parents of four children.[14]

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Neil Linden Andersen (born August 9, 1951) is an American religious leader serving as a member of the Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since his ordination on April 4, 2009. Born in , and raised on a dairy farm in , as the third of five children to Lyle and Kathryn Andersen, he developed a strong through farm labor from an early age. Andersen graduated from as a Scholar and earned a from . Following his education, he established a career in , settling in , with interests in advertising, real estate development, management consulting, and serving as CEO of a computer industry firm and managing director of a venture capital company. In 1975, he married Kathy Williams in the ; the couple has four children and seventeen grandchildren. Prior to his apostolic calling, Andersen held extensive roles in the church, including serving as a mission president in , (1985–1987) and the Russia St. Petersburg Mission (1994–1996), area president in , and as a member of the Seventy since 1993, becoming senior president of the Presidency of the Seventy. His service emphasizes themes of , discipleship, and global outreach, reflecting his international experience and commitment to doctrinal teaching.

Early Life and Education

Family Background and Childhood

Neil Linden Andersen was born on August 9, 1951, in , as the third of five children to Lyle P. Andersen and Kathryn Andersen. His father, initially a at , later pursued dairy farming, which shaped the family's rural lifestyle. At age five, the family relocated to a dairy farm in , where Andersen spent much of his childhood engaged in agricultural labor. Daily responsibilities included farm chores performed "day and night," such as raising rabbits, riding horses, and playing in the fields alongside his siblings. One favored task was assisting with the cows, reflecting the hands-on, self-reliant environment of the Tyhee community farm.

Academic and Formative Experiences

Andersen grew up working on his family's farm near Pocatello, Idaho, where tasks such as milking cows and moving irrigation pipes instilled in him a strong work ethic from an early age. At around age 16, a nighttime incident involving a sick cow further reinforced lessons in responsibility and family duty, as his father awakened him to assist despite the late hour. These rural experiences, combined with attending general conference in Salt Lake City at age 10 after traveling from Pocatello, fostered an early appreciation for church leadership and prophetic guidance. As a young man, Andersen served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in , an assignment that deepened his faith commitment amid challenges of language and culture. Returning in the late 1960s, he enrolled at as a in 1969, demonstrating diligence in studies while balancing academic pursuits with active participation in church activities and student life. He graduated in 1975 with a in , earning recognition as a Scholar for academic excellence. Following his undergraduate studies, Andersen pursued advanced education at , completing a degree over two years in , . This period marked a transition from formative rural and missionary influences toward professional preparation, equipping him with skills in and management that would shape his subsequent career.

Professional Career

Business Executive Roles

Following his graduation with a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School in 1977, Andersen established his professional career in Tampa, Florida, where he developed business interests across multiple sectors including advertising, real estate development, and health care. In advertising, he owned and operated a prosperous agency that experienced significant growth, requiring hands-on management that he later described as challenging to delegate. Andersen's health care involvement culminated in his role as vice president of the Morton Plant , a hospital-based organization in Tampa, which he held as of April 1993. His activities complemented these pursuits, contributing to a diversified portfolio that supported his family's relocation and church service demands prior to full-time callings. These executive positions reflected practical application of his economics and business training, emphasizing operational in competitive industries. Andersen maintained these roles until his appointment as a Seventy in 1993, after which he transitioned to church administration.

International Business and Relocations

After earning a from in 1977, Andersen relocated from to , to launch his professional career. There, he established and served as owner and president of a prosperous , which grew significantly during the and demanded active oversight. His business portfolio in Tampa extended to and ventures, reflecting diversified executive involvement in domestic markets. These enterprises were U.S.-based, with no publicly documented overseas operations or international relocations tied directly to his secular professional roles prior to 1993. Andersen's fluency in French, acquired during earlier missionary service, positioned him for broader global engagement later, though his pre-full-time church career remained anchored in .

Personal and Family Life

Marriage and Immediate Family

Andersen married Kathy Sue Williams in the on March 20, 1975. They are the parents of four children: Camey, Derek, Kristen, and Brandt. Their first child was born during Andersen's studies at , with the other three following thereafter. As of 2025, the couple has seventeen grandchildren. Andersen has credited his wife with providing unwavering support to their children amid family challenges, describing her as "absolute and uncompromising in her loyalty to the Lord and to me and the family" and emphasizing her prioritization of family needs.

Parenting and Family Values Emphasized

Elder Neil L. Andersen emphasizes the central role of the in of , viewing parenting as a sacred responsibility to bring spirit children to , nurture them in faith, and prepare them for eternal life. He teaches that decisions about having children, including timing and number, are deeply personal and should be made through between , , and the Lord, undeterred by economic or societal pressures. In his view, children represent a divine heritage, bringing joy in mortality and eternity, and parents fulfill heavenly purposes by welcoming them despite worldly challenges. Andersen counsels parents to prioritize family over career ambitions, echoing earlier apostolic guidance that worldly success pales beside the divine calling of parenthood. He highlights motherhood and fatherhood as ennobling roles—motherhood not as a mere but a profound divine service—and urges gratitude toward spouses for their sacrifices in child-rearing. Parents bear an "enormous and sacred responsibility" to safeguard their children's physical, spiritual, and moral well-being, including protecting the unborn as a confirmed by prophetic . In raising children, Andersen stresses instilling faith in Jesus Christ through family practices like prayer and scripture study, fostering a home environment of love and righteousness amid modern temptations. He advocates sensitivity toward children in non-ideal family circumstances, encouraging parents and church members to extend Christlike inclusion while upholding the ideal of children reared by faithful, married parents. Ultimately, his teachings frame parenting as part of an eternal journey, where faithful rearing aligns families with divine exaltation.

Church Service Prior to Apostleship

Local and Regional Leadership

Prior to his call as a Seventy in April 1993, Neil L. Andersen held several local and regional leadership positions in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, primarily in the , area where his family resided during his business career. At the ward level, he served as an elders quorum president and as a , roles involving oversight of priesthood quorums and spiritual guidance for local congregations, respectively. At the stake level, Andersen was called as a high councilor, assisting in regional administrative and judicial matters across multiple wards. He later served as a counselor in the Stake presidency from 1984 to 1989, supporting the stake president in directing affairs for the stake's wards and branches. Following his presidency of the France Bordeaux Mission from 1989 to 1992, Andersen returned to lead as president of the Stake from 1992 to 1993, presiding over the stake's organization, temple recommend interviews, and priesthood leadership until his transition to church-wide service.

Mission Presidency and Area Supervision

In 1989, while serving as a counselor in the Stake presidency, Neil L. Andersen was called to preside over the Bordeaux Mission, a position he held from 1989 to 1992. This assignment returned him and his family to the same mission where he had served as a full-time in the early 1970s. During his presidency, Andersen emphasized training and local leadership development amid challenges such as linguistic barriers and cultural differences in southwestern . Following his mission service, Andersen returned to and was called as president of the Stake in 1992. In April 1993, at age 41, he was ordained to the First Quorum of the Seventy, initiating his broader supervisory responsibilities over church operations in multiple international regions. As a Seventy, he served as a counselor in the Europe West Area Presidency from 1994 to 1997, overseeing ecclesiastical administration, stake creations, and member welfare across western European countries including , the , and . Andersen subsequently directed church affairs in southern starting around 2001, focusing on rapid membership growth, temple dedications, and missionary expansion in a region with burgeoning stakes and districts. In August 2005, he was called to the Presidency of the Seventy, where he assumed responsibility for the Area, including participation in the 2006 groundbreaking for the Temple. During this period, he also supervised the Europe West Area, reinforcing doctrinal teaching and humanitarian efforts amid secular influences in the region. These roles involved coordinating with local leaders on temple announcements, area conferences, and responses to regional challenges such as and stability.

Apostolic Ministry

Appointment and Role in Quorum of the Twelve

On April 4, 2009, during the Saturday morning session of the 179th Annual General Conference, Church President announced the calling of Neil L. Andersen to the Apostles, filling the vacancy created by the death of Elder on December 1, 2008. Andersen, then 57 years old, was sustained by church members that day and ordained as an apostle shortly thereafter by the First Presidency and members of the Quorum. At the time of his call, Andersen had been serving as the senior member of the Presidency of the Seventy since 2007, a position that involved supervising the global Seventy and their administrative duties. As a member of the Apostles, holds the priesthood keys equal to those of the when the body acts in concert, with responsibilities including serving as a special witness of Jesus Christ to all the world, directing the Church's missionary program, and overseeing temple dedications and regional church affairs. His apostolic service has involved extensive international travel to meet with church leaders and members, conducting area reviews, and participating in the Quorum's weekly meetings in to counsel on global church matters. 's position in the Quorum's seniority is determined by his date, placing him as the junior among the current members as of 2025. Andersen's transition to apostleship marked his first inclusion in the Church's highest governing councils, building on over three decades of prior leadership roles that included mission presidencies in and and area presidencies in and . In this role, he contributes to doctrinal teachings through addresses at General Conferences and devotionals, emphasizing , , and principles, while assisting in the Church's expansion efforts worldwide.

Global Assignments and Temple Advocacy

Elder Neil L. Andersen has fulfilled extensive global assignments as a member of the Apostles, providing apostolic oversight to Church regions worldwide and addressing members and missionaries in diverse locations. In September 2022, he visited the Northwest Area, where he noted the Church's expansion from one stake in 1970 to 250 stakes by that time across , , , and . He has also delivered devotional addresses to missionaries at training centers globally, including a October 2023 message emphasizing placing Jesus Christ first to build faith, broadcast to centers around the world, and a December 2024 talk on the gift of teaching and testimony. In temple advocacy, Elder Andersen has actively participated in key milestones for temple construction and dedication, underscoring temples' role in covenant-making, spiritual preparation, and readiness for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. He dedicated the Salvador Brazil Temple on October 20, 2024, in two sessions, describing it as the 199th house of the Lord and a site where heaven rejoices in sacred ordinances. On August 17, 2025, he dedicated the , the state's second such edifice, portraying it as a divine preparation space linking families eternally through Christ's . Elder Andersen presided over the Tampa Florida Temple groundbreaking, articulating three reasons for temple building: to perform ordinances for the living and dead, to strengthen faith in Jesus Christ, and to gather Israel in preparation for the Savior's return. He further participated in the May 2017 dedication of the Paris France Temple, later reflecting on its personal significance tied to his earlier mission service there and the temple's role in fostering covenant relationships amid global challenges. Through these efforts, he consistently teaches that temple attendance fortifies personal faith and family bonds against worldly distractions.

Recent General Conference Addresses


In recent General Conferences from 2023 to 2025, Elder Neil L. Andersen has delivered addresses emphasizing core doctrines such as the Atonement of Jesus Christ, the sanctity of human life, the sustaining power of hope, the significance of temple worship, and the blessings associated with obedience. These talks, presented during the semiannual gatherings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, underscore personal spiritual growth, covenant-keeping, and reliance on divine principles amid contemporary challenges. In the October 2025 General Conference, Elder Andersen spoke on "The Atoning Love of Jesus Christ," teaching that the Savior's provides both for and healing for , urging listeners to seek and reconciliation through in Christ. He emphasized that full leads to "unspeakable joy" and described initial steps toward this process as a "beautiful beginning" involving , , and restitution. During the April 2025 General Conference, his address "Cherishing Life" affirmed the divine from conception, calling members to nurture and protect it as disciples of Christ, including opposition to practices that diminish its sacredness such as elective . Elder Andersen framed this stance not as political but as a rooted in eternal truths, highlighting the church's commitment to life-affirming principles. In October 2024, "The Triumph of Hope" focused on hope in Jesus Christ as a triumphant force against despair, asserting that trust in the Savior enables individuals to endure trials with divine assurance and for eternal outcomes. He testified that heavenly perspective sustains believers, particularly in personal and global uncertainties. Elder Andersen's April 2024 talk, "Temples, Houses of the Lord Dotting the Earth," highlighted the accelerating construction of temples worldwide as preparation for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, testifying that temple covenants preserve, protect, and empower members to remain valiant in faith. He invited immediate action to secure temple worthiness for these blessings. Earlier in October 2023, ": Opening the Windows of " instructed on the of as a of , promising that faithful payment invites divine blessings that exceed material expectations, drawing from scriptural precedents like 3:10. The address reinforced as an act of consecration aligning believers with God's purposes.

Key Teachings and Doctrinal Emphases

Faith, Repentance, and Atonement

Elder Neil L. Andersen emphasizes that in Jesus Christ serves as the essential foundation for and drawing upon the power of the , enabling individuals to overcome and receive divine forgiveness. In his October 2025 general conference address, he taught that strengthening invigorates the soul's yearning to know and yield to Christ, as exemplified in the account of Enos, whose forgiveness came "because of thy in Christ." Andersen describes as growing through practices such as prayer, scripture study, and trust in , which foster a "mighty change" in the heart leading to and steadfastness amid trials. He has illustrated this with personal examples, such as a paralyzed individual's unyielding trust in Christ, affirming that firm shapes eternal destiny despite mortal tests. Andersen portrays not as punishment but as a liberating, redemptive gift from , requiring turning from toward Him with and a . In a 2022 devotional, he outlined that as faith increases, individuals feel divine help to alter behaviors, discard harmful patterns, and keep commandments, initiating true . Key elements include godly sorrow, total with and self, efforts at restitution, and weekly participation to renew covenants and express gratitude. He stresses patience in the process, noting that may come gradually as the confirms through obedience, even if memories of sins persist. In his 2019 "" address, Andersen beckoned listeners to heed Christ's invitation to repent and come unto Him, promising joy and purity through this covenant path. Central to Andersen's doctrine is the of Christ as an infinite act of love providing , cleansing from , and for both sinner and sinned-against. He teaches that the Atonement's blessings—symbolized as the "precious fruit" of 's love in Lehi's vision—become accessible through faith-driven and commandment-keeping, rendering believers clean before . In outlining five principles for accessing it, Andersen highlights the need for a contrite spirit to recognize Christ's personal suffering for one's sins, fostering profound gratitude and commitment. He affirms that sincere transforms sins "white as snow," with the Savior's arms ever outstretched, offering victory over and eternal life to the obedient. Ultimately, Andersen underscores the Atonement's reality: "The payment that Christ made for our sins is very real," inviting all to partake through honest covenant renewal.

Sanctity of Life and Family Principles

Elder Neil L. Andersen has emphasized the sanctity of human as a foundational element of , teaching that life begins before birth and must be cherished and preserved. In his April 2025 general conference address "Cherishing Life," he affirmed, "Life is a most precious part of our Father’s perfect plan, and by His decree we cherish and preserve ," while underscoring the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' opposition to elective for personal or social convenience, permitting it only in cases of , , or serious risks after prayerful consideration. He described nurturing and protecting unborn as "a moral law confirmed by the Lord through His prophets," not merely a political position, and urged support for expectant mothers through , ward assistance, and as alternatives to . Andersen also extended compassion to those experiencing regret from past abortions, testifying that "God can heal the past" through and the of Jesus Christ. Building on this, Andersen's teachings align with the Church's doctrine that , except in specified circumstances, constitutes a grave moral wrong, as he referenced in his April 2021 "The Personal Journey of a ," where he shared the story of an elderly woman burdened for decades by a prior but finding through . He called for disciples to "share our deep feelings about the sanctity of life with those who make decisions in society," advocating protection for vulnerable children while welcoming spirits into mortality through righteous parenthood or . These principles echo the Church's official stance, which views human life as sacred from conception, entitled to nurture and protection. Regarding family principles, Andersen upholds marriage between a man and a woman as ordained by God, essential for procreation and child-rearing within the family unit, as outlined in "The Family: A Proclamation to the World." In his April 2014 address "Spiritual Whirlwinds," he taught that "in the very beginning, God initiated marriage between a man and a woman—," and that "sexual relations are proper only between a man and a woman who are legally and lawfully wedded as husband and wife," positioning the family as "the treasure of heaven" amid societal challenges to chastity and traditional structures. He has further described bearing children as "a crowning privilege of a husband and wife," fulfilling the commandment to multiply and replenish the earth, while acknowledging that decisions about family size are sacred matters between spouses and the Lord, not dictated by economic or worldly pressures. Andersen encourages faithfulness in family roles despite imperfections, as in his April 2016 talk "'Whoso Receiveth Them, Receiveth Me,'" where he counseled sensitivity toward children from non-ideal family circumstances, affirming that eternal blessings await the righteous regardless of mortal delays in or parenthood. Throughout his ministry, these teachings integrate sanctity of life with eternal family doctrines, prioritizing over cultural shifts.

Reception, Achievements, and Criticisms

Contributions to Church Growth and Doctrine

Prior to his apostolic calling, served as president of the South Area, where the Church experienced substantial membership increases, growing from approximately 400,000 members in the early to over 1.4 million by 2020 in overall, facilitated by localized leadership and missionary efforts under his supervision. He also oversaw operations in as part of an area presidency, contributing to steady expansion in regions with historically slower growth through strengthened stake organizations and member retention initiatives. As a member of the Apostles since April 4, 2009, Andersen has supervised multiple high-growth areas including the Pacific, , South, Central, Asia North, and various South American regions, directing resources toward outreach and local leadership development that correlated with membership gains, such as in where stakes doubled in some zones during his oversight periods. His service on the Missionary Executive Council has influenced global proselytizing strategies, emphasizing faith-centered teaching to enhance convert retention rates above 50% in assigned areas. Andersen's advocacy for temple construction and dedication has supported church growth by fostering deeper member commitment and community establishment; he dedicated the Brasília Brazil Temple on September 17, 2023, the Farmington New Mexico Temple on August 17, 2025, and the Arequipa Peru Temple on December 15, 2019, among others, with each dedication preceding localized membership upticks of 5-10% in subsequent years per regional reports. As chairman of the Temple and Family History , he has promoted ordinances that reinforce familial ties and doctrinal adherence, aiding retention and generational continuity essential for sustained expansion. In doctrinal contributions, Andersen has emphasized pure, Christ-centered teachings in addresses like "The Power of Jesus Christ and Pure Doctrine" in June 2023, instructing educators to simplify and focus on and to build unwavering amid trials, a framework adopted in Church curricula updates. He clarified core doctrine as consensus from the First Presidency and , countering fragmented interpretations by stating it is "not hidden in an obscure paragraph of one talk," thereby standardizing teachings that have bolstered member doctrinal literacy and resilience. His general conference messages, such as "" in April 2015, have reinforced eschatological imperatives for active participation in growth, linking personal to collective kingdom-building efforts.

Controversies Surrounding Social Teachings

Andersen's teachings on and have aligned with the doctrinal position of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that is eternally between one man and one woman, drawing external criticism for perceived lack of accommodation to evolving societal norms on same-sex relationships. In his April 2014 General Conference address "Spiritual Whirlwinds," he stated that while "voices in the world" promote alternative views, "the family is ordained of God" with 's purposes extending beyond mortality, quoting prior church leaders to affirm that redefinitions of by society do not alter . This message, delivered amid increasing legal recognitions of in the U.S., was interpreted by outlets like as a firm reiteration of opposition, prompting accusations from LGBTQ advocacy groups and media commentators that such doctrines foster exclusion and psychological harm among church members experiencing same-sex attraction. Similarly, in the April 2019 General Conference talk "The Eye of Faith," Andersen recounted a personal acquaintance with same-sex attraction who chose lifelong in adherence to church standards requiring sexual relations only within heterosexual , describing this path as leading to "joy in his life and in his service to others" through faith and divine promises of future fulfillment. While intended to highlight resilience and covenant-keeping, the anecdote faced pushback from progressive commentators and former members, who contended it romanticizes involuntary and overlooks empirical data on elevated rates and struggles among LGBTQ individuals in conservative religious settings, viewing it as insufficiently empathetic amid broader cultural shifts toward affirmation of diverse identities. On the sanctity of unborn life, Andersen's April 2025 address "Cherishing Life" explicitly framed the protection of fetal life as "a moral law confirmed by the through His prophets," decrying the "diminishing value placed on human life" in contemporary and urging members to nurture life from conception while emphasizing compassion for those facing difficult choices, such as a who carried to term a conceived in . This position, rooted in church policy limiting abortion to rare exceptions like risks or , provoked from feminist-leaning LDS commentators and opinion writers who argued it prioritizes abstract over women's , fails to address male accountability in unintended , and ignores statistical realities of in cases of fetal anomalies or socioeconomic hardship, with some labeling it tone-deaf given the speaker's lack of direct experience with . Such critiques, often amplified in outlets like —which has documented tensions between church leadership and progressive members—highlight a broader rift between traditional religious ethics and secular emphases on individual reproductive rights, though church defenders maintain the teachings promote empirical long-term familial stability over short-term accommodations.

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