Callings

Read about the new leaders of 16 missions — from Arizona to the Adriatic North

They will begin their service around the world in July

By Church News Staff Feb 3, 2023 9 a.m. EST

Newly called mission leaders listen intently to counsel during the 2022 Seminar for New Mission Leaders in Provo, Utah.

Callings

Read about the new leaders of 16 missions — from Arizona to the Adriatic North

They will begin their service around the world in July

By Church News Staff Feb 3, 2023 9 a.m. EST

The following new mission presidents and companions have been called to serve by the First Presidency. They will begin their service in July.

L. Mark Barlow, 53, and Kimberly A. Douros Barlow, three children, Westland 9th Ward, West Jordan Utah Westland Stake: Tennessee Knoxville Mission, succeeding President W. Brett Graham and Sister Sara P. Graham. Brother Barlow is a stake president and former stake presidency counselor, bishop, bishopric counselor, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president and missionary in the Hawaii Honolulu Mission. He was born in Murray, Utah, to Lincoln Farrell Barlow and Marilyn Sanders Barlow.

Sister Barlow is a patriarch scribe and former ward Young Women president, ward Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Primary secretary, Young Women adviser, Primary music leader, Sunday School teacher, and ward temple and family history consultant. She was born in Salt Lake City to John David Douros and Gayle Anne Hufham Douros.

Michael J. Bingham, 60, and Danielle Anderson Bingham, seven children, Eagle 8th Ward, Eagle Idaho Stake: Philippines Angeles Mission, succeeding President Bradley J. Waddoups and Sister Linda Waddoups. Brother Bingham is a former stake presidency counselor, high councilor, stake Young Men presidency counselor, bishop, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president, stake trek director, scoutmaster, temple ordinance worker and missionary in the Argentina Bahia Blanca Mission. He was born in Downey, California, to Gerald Bingham and Mary Louise Bingham.

Sister Bingham is a Primary music leader and temple ordinance worker and former stake Young Women president, stake missionary, ward Primary president, ward Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Young Women presidency counselor, ward Young Women camp director, Sunday School teacher, stake trek director, and ward temple and family history consultant. She was born in Logan, Utah, to Milton Marriner Anderson and Emily Dianne Keetch Anderson.

Pascal J. Budge, 60, and Lauralyn Budge, seven children, Merritt Island Ward, Cocoa Florida Stake: Cote d’Ivoire Abidjan East Mission, succeeding President Kurt C. Bendixsen and Sister Susie Bendixsen. Brother Budge is a high councilor and temple ordinance worker and former stake Young Men presidency counselor, bishop, bishopric counselor, ward executive secretary, ward Young Men president and missionary in the Belgium Brussels Mission. He was born in Provo, Utah, to Rayo Beck Budge and Gisele Maryse Julienne Budge.

Sister Budge is a ward Young Women presidency counselor and temple ordinance worker and former stake Relief Society president, stake Primary presidency counselor, ward Young Women president, ward Primary president, ward Relief Society presidency counselor and missionary in the Belgium Brussels Mission. She was born in Glendale, California, to Robert James Morris and Barbara Morris.

Jared Choy, 40, and Glendy Díaz de Choy, three children, Monte María Ward, Guatemala City Mariscal Stake: El Salvador Santa Ana Mission, succeeding President Gary Hensley and Sister Kathy Hensley. Brother Choy is a stake president and former high councilor, bishop, elders quorum president, ward mission leader, ward Young Men president and missionary in the Costa Rica San José Mission. He was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala, to Fulgencio Choy and Nora Albina Orellana Jiménez de Choy.

Sister Choy is a ward Young Women presidency counselor and ward temple and family history consultant and former ward Young Women president, ward Primary president, ward Relief Society presidency counselor, Sunday School teacher, institute teacher, seminary teacher and self-reliance specialist. She was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala, to Edgar Carmelino Díaz de León and Jesús Agustina de León de Díaz.

Brian E. Cordray, 51, and Angelika Cordray, four children, Frankfurt 2nd Ward (English), Frankfurt Germany Stake: Adriatic North Mission, succeeding President Kevin C. Field and Sister Dianna M. Field. Brother Cordray is a Sunday School teacher and former stake president, high councilor, bishop, bishopric counselor, ward mission leader, seminary teacher, temple ordinance worker and missionary in the Austria Vienna Mission. He was born in Gatesville, Texas, to Allen L Cordray Jr. and Catherine Elizabeth Cordray.

Sister Cordray is a Sunday School teacher and former stake Young Women president, stake Primary president, stake Relief Society secretary, ward Relief Society president, ward Primary president, temple ordinance worker and missionary in the Germany Hamburg Mission. She was born in Munich, Germany, to Johann Friedrich Laur and Gabriele Maria Laur.

Christopher J. Cornelius, 56, and Rhonda L. Cornelius, five children, Rexburg 10th Ward, Rexburg Idaho East Stake: Oregon Eugene Mission, succeeding President Bret D. Weekes and Sister Angela Weekes. Brother Cornelius is a young single adult stake presidency counselor and temple ordinance worker and former stake presidency counselor, high councilor, bishop, bishopric counselor, elders quorum president and missionary in the Australia Sydney Mission. He was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Merrill Dean Cornelius and Sharon Lynn Cornelius.

Sister Cornelius is a stake public affairs director and temple ordinance worker and former stake self-reliance specialist, ward Primary president, ward Primary secretary, nursery leader and ward Relief Society compassionate service assistant coordinator. She was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Clair Ogden Thueson and Myrtle Anne Thueson.

Alan Dutson, 52, and Joanna Dutson, seven children, Evergreen Ward, Rexburg Idaho Center Stake: Brazil Rio de Janeiro North Mission, succeeding President Leandro de Oliveira and Sister Arina de Oliveira. Brother Dutson is a former stake president, stake presidency counselor, bishop, bishopric counselor, Young Men adviser and missionary in the Brazil Rio de Janeiro Mission. He was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to William Daniel Dutson and Faun Arlene Dutson.

Sister Dutson is a ward organist and former stake Young Women president, stake Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Primary president, Young Women adviser, Gospel Doctrine teacher and missionary in the Argentina Neuquén Mission. She was born in Inglewood, California, to Michael Finlinson Moody and Maria Ann Toronto Moody.

Júlio César Lima Feitosa, 43, and Kelli Sudy S L Feitosa, four children, Jardim Atlântico Ward, Florianópolis Brazil Stake: Brazil Fortaleza Mission, succeeding President Brent L. Priday and Sister Marian Priday. Brother Feitosa is a high councilor and stake Young Men president and former bishop, bishopric counselor, elders quorum president, seminary teacher and missionary in the Brazil Belém Mission. He was born in Feira de Santana, Brazil, to Carlos Alberto Feitosa and Maria José Sousa Lima.

Sister Feitosa is a stake Young Women president and former ward Relief Society president, ward Young Women president, ward Primary president, seminary teacher and missionary in the Brazil Curitiba Mission. She was born in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, to Antônio Vasco dos Santos and Ivoni Meireles dos Santos.

Richard G. Holley, 62, and MaryAnn Holley, five children, Middle Fork Ward, Huntsville Utah Stake: Argentina Buenos Aires West Mission, succeeding President David T. Demars and Sister Sheryl K. Demars. Brother Holley is a Church service missionary and former stake presidency counselor, high councilor, stake mission presidency counselor, bishop, young single adult bishopric counselor, high priests group leader, elders quorum president and missionary in the Chile Santiago South Mission. He was born in Brigham City, Utah, to Glen Victor Holley and Lucille Evelyn Holley.

Sister Holley is a Church service missionary and former ward Relief Society president, ward Young Women president, ward Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Young Women presidency counselor, ward Primary presidency counselor, young single adult adviser, Relief Society teacher, Gospel Doctrine teacher, ward missionary and ward organist. She was born in Ogden, Utah, to Preston Reeves Jackson and Shirley Rae Jackson.

Jason L. Langeveld, 51, and Jamie Langeveld, four children, Harrisville 3rd Ward, Harrisville Utah Stake: Texas Lubbock Mission, succeeding President Curtis K. Child and Sister Jackie B. Child. Brother Langeveld is a ward missionary and former stake president, high councilor, bishop, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president, ward mission leader and missionary in the Ecuador Quito Mission. He was born in Ogden, Utah, to Charles Lewis Langeveld and Patricia Vandrimmelen Langeveld.

Sister Langeveld is a ward missionary and former ward Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Young Women presidency counselor, ward Primary presidency counselor, Relief Society teacher, Young Women adviser, Sunday School teacher, Primary teacher, ward Relief Society compassionate service leader and nursery leader. She was born in Ogden, Utah, to Larry Mark West and Kathleen Douglass West.

Doroteo Allen G. Martinez, 52, and Ma. Hazel R. Martinez, three children, Sumulong 1st Ward, Marikina Philippines East Stake: Philippines Tacloban Mission, succeeding President Fabian L. Sinamban and Sister Gay N. Sinamban. Brother Martinez is a temple ordinance worker and former MTC presidency counselor, stake presidency counselor, ward YSA adviser, stake Sunday School president, bishop, ward clerk, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president and missionary in the Philippines Naga Mission. He was born in Manila, Philippines, to Doroteo Loyola Martinez and Milagros Sto. Tomas Gonzales.

Sister Martinez is a temple ordinance worker and former MTC Relief Society presidency counselor, stake Relief Society secretary, stake Young Women secretary, stake employment specialist, ward Young Women president, ward Primary president, ward Relief Society presidency counselor, ward YSA adviser, seminary teacher and missionary in the Philippines Naga Mission. She was born in Quezon City, Philippines, to Reynaldo Megino Raflores and Maria Cruz Peco Raflores.

Ryan R. Munns, 49, and Heather A. Munns, six children, Narcoossee Ward, St Cloud Florida Stake: France Paris Mission, succeeding President C. Michael Hansen and Sister Jeanne Hansen. Brother Munns is a mission presidency counselor and former stake president, high councilor, bishopric counselor, elders quorum president, ward Young Men president and missionary in the Switzerland Geneva Mission. He was born in Winter Park, Florida, to Ranier Farrell Munns and April Jo Cassell Munns.

Sister Munns is a ward Young Women presidency counselor and former stake Primary presidency counselor, ward Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Primary presidency counselor, Primary music leader, Primary teacher and nursery leader. She was born in Provo, Utah, to Paul Flack Hintze and Patricia Anne Porter Hintze.

J. Tyler Rollins, 58, and Dana L. Rollins, four children, Lilburn 2nd Ward, Lilburn Georgia Stake: Brazil São Paulo Interlagos Mission, succeeding President Jeffery R. Morrin and Sister Laura D. Morrin. Brother Rollins is a missionary preparation teacher and former stake presidency counselor, stake mission president, branch president, elders quorum president, ward mission leader and missionary in the México México City North Mission. He was born in Fort Collins, Colorado, to J. Brent Rollins and Frances Lynn Rollins.

Sister Rollins is a ward Primary president and temple ordinance worker and former stake Relief Society secretary, ward Young Women president, ward Relief Society presidency counselor, Primary teacher and seminary teacher. She was born in Washington, D.C., to William Donald Ladd and Ruth Pearson Ladd.

Scott W. Stratton, 57, and AnnaLisa Stratton, two children, Jenks Ward, Tulsa Oklahoma Stake: Arizona Flagstaff Mission, succeeding President D. Mick Smith and Sister Diane Smith. Brother Stratton is a stake president and former stake presidency counselor, bishop, bishopric counselor, ward executive secretary, elders quorum presidency counselor, assistant scoutmaster, Sunday School teacher, Primary teacher and missionary in the Washington DC Mission. He was born in Snowflake, Arizona, to Lorum H. Stratton and Karen LaRee Scott Stratton.

Sister Stratton is a stake historian and Relief Society teacher and former stake Young Women presidency counselor, stake Young Women assistant camp director, ward Young Women president, ward Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Primary music leader and Primary pianist. She was born in Salt Lake City to Thomas Van Chamberlain and Mary Geneve Holbrook Chamberlain.

Dan Stringham, 61, and Susan E. Stringham, two children, Cedar Lake Ward, Morristown New Jersey Stake: South Africa Cape Town Mission, succeeding President Jacques A. Van Reenen and Sister Christine Van Reenen. Brother Stringham is an elders quorum president and temple ordinance worker and former stake presidency counselor, stake mission president, stake Young Men president, area public affairs director, bishop and missionary in the California Sacramento Mission. He was born in Salt Lake City to Don Armstrong Stringham and Annelise Vazulik Stringham.

Sister Stringham is a ward Relief Society presidency counselor, ward organist and temple ordinance worker, and former stake public affairs director, ward Relief Society president, ward Young Women president, ward Primary president, seminary teacher and missionary in the Taiwan Taichung Mission. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Leonard Hale Taylor Jr. and Barbara Eklund Taylor.

Carl D. Vance, 55, and Emily Liljenquist Vance, 10 children, South Point Ward, Idaho Falls Taylor Mountain Stake: Nevada Las Vegas Mission, succeeding President Frank C. Rodarte and Sister Melissa Rodarte. Brother Vance is a stake president and former bishop, scoutmaster and missionary in the Tennessee Nashville Mission. He was born in Provo, Utah, to Howard Everett Vance and Laura Margaret Vance.

Sister Vance is a ward Relief Society presidency counselor and former stake Young Women president, ward Young Women president, Gospel Doctrine teacher and missionary in the Texas Lubbock Mission and Texas Fort Worth Mission. She was born in Washington, D.C., to John Eric Liljenquist and Colleen Redford Liljenquist.