W. Grant McMurray
Prophet-President of Community of Christ (1996–2004) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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W. Grant McMurray (born July 12, 1947) was Prophet-President of Community of Christ from 1996 until 2004.[1] He was the first non-descendant of Joseph Smith to head the church, and under his administration, the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS Church) changed its name to Community of Christ.
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W. Grant McMurray | |
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Prophet–President of the Church | |
April 15, 1996 (1996-04-15) – November 29, 2004 (2004-11-29) | |
Predecessor | Wallace B. Smith |
Successor | Stephen M. Veazey |
Reason | designated successor by Wallace B. Smith |
End reason | resigned for personal and family matters |
Counselor in the First Presidency | |
April 5, 1992 (1992-04-05) – April 15, 1996 (1996-04-15) | |
Called by | Wallace B. Smith |
Predecessor | Alan D. Tyree |
Successor | Kenneth N. Robinson |
Reason | release of Alan D. Tyree |
End reason | became Prophet–President of the Church |
Personal details | |
Born | William Grant McMurray |
Education | Bachelor of arts Master of divinity |
Alma mater | Graceland University University of Missouri–Kansas City Saint Paul School of Theology |
Spouse(s) | Joyce Lorance McMurray |
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