Gordon bitner hinckley june 23, 1910 january 27, 2008 was an american religious leader and author who served as the 15th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from march 12, 1995, until his death. Sherman hinckley worked most of his life as a mining engineer, living many years in nevada, colorado and montana. President dieter uchtdorf pride and the priesthood duration. If the time ever comes when we cant smile at ourselves, it will be a sad time. Hinckley was first counselor in the first presidency of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints when this fireside address was given at brigham young university on 1 march 1992. Gordon b hinkley was his mothers first child, 8 older siblings. Browse all of the gordon b hinckley photos, gifs and videos. The life and ministry of gordon b hinckley by spunky published november 22, 2016 updated november 22, 2016 this is a long lesson, and might best be presented over 2 classes. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 66,205 views. Sherman bittner hinckley is 16 months younger than his brother, gordon b. The biography offers detailed information related to his childhood, career, life, works and timeline. You had better take seriously that which should be taken seriously but, at the same time, we can bring in a touch of humor now and again.
He led the church from march 1995 until his death in january 2008. Gordon b hinckley emotional final testimony youtube. Hinckley of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints died at about 7. Hinckley was a religious leader and the president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Considered a prophet, seer, and revelator by church members, hinckley was the oldest person to preside over the church in its history. Hinckley who was a prominent educator at brigham young university. Gordon hinckley was the 15th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Hinckley 19102008, 15th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Hinckley recalls a story of an older boy and his young companion as they find an old coat and a badly worn pair of shoes by the roadside. Hinckley quotes from you cant build a great building on a weak foundation. Hinckley was born on june 23, 1910 and died on january 27, 2008. You must have a solid foundation if youre going to have a strong superstructure. Raised in the salt lake city area, he was baptized by his father, bryant, on april 28, 1919. Hinckley would have been 97 years old at the time of death or 105 years old today. President gordon b hinckley, his final testimony and last address given in the british isles, preston, england.